Able requirement 7: Marlinspike Seamanship
Submit an eye splice, short splice, and a palm-and-needle whipping. Know the names and functions of lines used to secure a vessel to a dock. Understand and execute docking commands used in handling lines on your ship's main vessel.
Describe the parts of a block and how blocks are sized. Demonstrate the various types of tackle used by your ship.
Submit a flat seam, round seam, and grommet eye sewn in canvas or Dacron. Describe how each is used in the care of sails.
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Eye Splice
Used to create a permanent loop
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Short Splice
Used to permanently join two pieces of line
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