Akron Sail and Power Squadron Sail Class

Chapter 20 
"Marlinespike"

Lines aboard a sailboat are of great importance.   This chapter discusses types of lines, and the types of knots, bends, and hitches that are valuable to the sailor.


Where to find answers to the Homework Questions:

1 - paragraph 3
2 - paragraph 3,6
3 - paragraph  12, 13
4 - paragraph 9
5 - paragraph 28
6 - paragraph 4
7 - paragraph 5
8 - paragraph 20
9 - paragraph 22
10 - paragraph 19
11 - paragraph 28
12 - paragraph 26, 29
13 - paragraph 30
14 - paragraph 25


There are several good web sites on knots.   One good one is "Animated Knots by Grog" (Click on the link)

http://www.animatedknots.com/