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A Figure 8 Knot is also known as stopper knot or Flemish knot, it is very popular not only in sailing, but also in rock climbing and caving. The main purpose of a Figure 8 Knot is to stop the line from running and sliding out of sight. Watch more How to tie videos: https://www.sailingeurope.com/blog/sailing-knots Learn how to tie a Figure 8 Knot. Step 1: Form a Q shape Form a loop by crossing the two sides of a line. Step 2: Twist top around At this point you should have two ends – a free and a standing one bring the free end under the standing one. Step 3: Bring end into the loop Bring it over and into the loop, forming a number eight. Step 4: Tighten Tighten the two ends.
We hope you—and every sea turtle—had a turtley awesome World Sea Turtle Day this past Monday! 🌎🐢 As sailors and boaters, we share the ocean with some of its oldest and most extraordinary species: sea turtles. For over 100 million years, they've navigated the same waters we now sail. Today, we honor them. As stewards of the sea, let's protect those who call it home. How we can help: - Dim lights near nesting beaches - Avoid anchoring near turtle grass beds - Support turtle conservation efforts Let's shell-ebrate sea turtles by being a part of the solution! 💚 #SeaTurtles #SeaTurtleConservation