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Master the Art of 'Sweating' a Dock Line Join ASA Award-Winning Captain Lance Botthof from West Coast Multihulls aboard a Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 as he demonstrates a crucial technique to make dock line handling easier. Learn how to "sweat" a dock line properly on a cleat, allowing you to move the boat with significantly less effort. This method enhances safety and efficiency when securing your vessel. Why Learn the 'Sweating' Technique? Achieve better control when adjusting dock lines under load. Reduce physical strain by leveraging mechanical advantage. Enhance safety during docking and undocking maneuvers. Stay tuned for weekly sailing tips and tricks from ASA's best in the West! 📞 619.365.4326 📧 info@westcoastmultihulls.com 🌐 charter-catamaran.com ASA Catamaran Sailing Lessons & Charters San Diego | Los Angeles | Loreto, B.C.S., Mexico


Bowline Knot is the most useful and most popular knot in the world of sailing – it is easy to tie, but also to untie. It is, however, extremely firm and secure. Watch more How to tie videos: https://www.sailingeurope.com/blog/sailing-knots Learn how to tie a Bowline Knot: Step1: Form a loop Form a loop by simply crossing the two sides of the line. Step 2: Line through the rope At this point, you should have two ends – a free and a standing one. As you’ve made the loop, bring the free end of the line through the rope (as some like to say – the rabbit comes out of the hole). Step 3: Wrap it Wrap it around the standing end and bring it back through the loop (the rabbit goes around the tree and then back into the hole). Step 4: Tighten Tighten the knot by pulling both ends.