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5 Common Knot-Tying Mistakes Sailors Make (and How to Fix Them)

5 Common Knot-Tying Mistakes Sailors Make (and How to Fix Them)

Five errors that quietly undo otherwise sound seamanship — from undressed knots to stubby tails — plus the quick fixes that make every line aboard...
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