Mastering ropework enables you to make full use of the rope during navigation, but also ashore during wintering operations. The messenger line termination was specifically conceived for this purpose or to simplify the installation of a new rope on board. It consists in making a loop at the end of the rope with the cover, in order to tie a messenger. It is a simple but very reliable solution for winterizing halyards (or other control lines) safely, without the risk of losing them in the mast (or boom) because the messenger has been broken. If you have ever experienced the latter (ever so annoying!), this tutorial is especially made for you!
The messenger line termination is also very practical when running a rope through a blocker, for example. We will show you the procedure in the second video. This type of work requires a few skills, so you might as well acquire them!
Rope work: learning how to make a loop Splicing a textile connector: learning how to make a loop To begin, the loop is a multi-purpose textile connector that you absolutely have to know about! Indeed, reliable and multi-functional, the loop is often fitted with a cow hitch knot around a chainplate, it can also be…
Making a constrictor termination How can you make a constrictor termination? Whipping is not the only solution for ending a rope. Simple and faster to accomplish, the “constrictor termination” is also very solid. Its other advantage is that it does not get stuck in clutches, cleats or blocks. It is also very aesthetic!Julien explains smoothly…
The emergency textile shackle without splice In the “Panic on board” series, here is the very last episode: “get yourself out of the mess”! Thanks to this 100% practical tutorial, today you will learn how to make an emergency textile shackle with any rope and without needing to splice! One single condition: knowing how to…
L’aiguille à épisser à long chas | Tuto matelotage Aiguille à épisser à long chas, mode d’emploi L’aiguille à épisser à long chas n’est pas une curiosité réservée aux mateloteurs confirmés mais un outil très pratique et à la portée de tous. Simple tige métallique pliée en deux et équipée d’une poignée, l’aiguille à long chas permet de réaliser…
How to make a short and robust strop ? When you want to make a short Dyneema® braided strop, to fix a mainsail block and tackle, for example, you could be inclined to shorten the spliced length. A very bad idea because splices could slip! Nevertheless, there is a simple solution for making a short…
Rope work tutorial : The locked splice Locked splice, that you may know as “New Zealand” splice is a very common technique. Splicers of all sorts of fibres appreciate its ease and fast realisation. But be careful: For to be solid, the locked splice must not be rushed. Cross overs, spliced length, choice of Dyneema®…
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