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🥨 How to tie the Bowline. A Super Easy method. You could call this "Spock's Bowline". ..... If you sometimes struggle with the bowline, which way to coil or twist the loop in, which side of the standing part to loop the working end round, blah, blah, blah, then try this method. It uses your hand as a "Bowline Guide"..it's logical Cap'n. .... Just make a 🖖"Vulcan Salute" with your hand and loop your working end once around your 3rd and 4th fingers. Clamp the loop and the standing part with these fingers. ... It works with either hand, we're showing the right hander's version. If you're a leftie, just do the mirror opposite. ... Then pass your line around the back of your hand and make the bowline as usual (up the hole, round the standing part, back down the hole). Just follow the shape of your hand as you go round . Works for me, anyway. .... Live Long and Prosper. ...

Adjustable to compensate for the heeling of the sailboat. The gimbaled settee on Pegasus yachts improves comfort and reduces seasickness. It helps in situations such as: • Relaxed seating with the table folded • A double work station when unfolded • A restful berth when you need it Explore the feature: https://pegasus-yachts.com/the-reason-why/the-gimbaled-settee-significantly-improves-comfort-and-reduces-seasickness