Splicing Three-Strand Lines - Marlinespike Seamanship B

Event Information: Marlinespike B is part two of a three-part series. In this session, students will build on the skills practiced in the previous lesson by learning about various characteristics and types of line and splicing methods. 

Participants must abide by all Hoofer Sailing Club Covid-19 event protocols during this event.

Location: Check the Today in the Union website or the digital signs in Memorial Union on the day of the lesson. It will show up as Marlinespike. If looking on the website, you may have to search for "Marlinspike" because the page can have too many items. If you need help with the web page, I prepared a guide: How to Search for Events on the Today in the Union Web Page

Note that the event start time will appear earlier on the TITU listing but will begin at the time shown here. If the lesson does not appear on the TITU listing, please go to the Outdoor UW Office and speak with the staff to determine the event location.

Prerequisites: Marlinespike A Rating (earned from completing a Marlinespike A Lesson)

Prior to attending this class, students should visit www.animatedknots.com (an excellent resource for sailors of all skill levels) and review the following knots: 

• Eye Splice

• Back Splice

• Whipping

The purpose of the video review is to familiarize students with how each of these procedures look. Students will be instructed on how to tie them and given time to practice during the lesson. 

Also, please look at this video about Yachting Rope Types advantages and disadvantages.

If time allows and there is interest, we will also look at the Monkey's fist knot. Here is an Animated Knots video on the monkey's fist.

Each student will be provided a length of line to take home. 

Students who complete this lesson will receive a Marlinespike B Rating.

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting