Small-boat sailing; an explanation of the management of small yachts, half-decked and open sailing-boats of various rigs; sailing on sea and on river; cruising, etc (1902)
Knight, Edward Frederick, 1852- [from old catalog] · New York, E. P. Dutton & co. · leaf 51
Fig. 26. … Fig. 25. When a rope has to be made fast to another rope in order to haul upon it, a ROLLING HiTCH (Fig. 25) is used, as this will not slip down if properly made. Thus, when a shroud has to be hauled out taut for setting up, the tail end Fig. 27. of the tackle is fastened to the shroud with this…
Sailing
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