Compass basics... the lubber line.

[Mako Mark]

In a dive or a climb ????

the K

Darn Amwericans:

The answer is

Is depends whether it is an African or a European swallow. [Monty Python joke]

 

[The Kraken]

Never could learn to speak "English" that quickly ! ! !

Still have a hard time understanding Benny Hill . . . . ? ? ? ?

the K

 

[The Kraken]

OK, NetDoc . . . .

Are you going to teach us how to navigate around a large, immovable object?

the K-ompass Challenged

 

[The Chairman]

Are you going to teach us how to navigate around a large, immovable object?

Sure...

When you encounter The Kraken in the water, just swim above or below him. You simply AIN'T going to move him!

PS: Krakens can be identified by the iridescent glow that surrounds their bald pate. Don't mistake that for a halo! IDing this denizen can be complicated if they wear a do-rag.

PPS: I am about to write the second part of this series and will post a linky here when I do.

 

[The Kraken]

Oh, man . . . ! ! ! ! !

You're COLD ! ! ! ! !

the K-rushed

 

[JustAddWater]

This has been an interesting and informative thread.
Thank you.
....and trust your compass...

 

[Mako Mark]

You know, it wasn't until I started instructing that I realized that most of the people in the U.S., if not the world, have never even held a compass in their hands, much less have any idea how to use it!

Or could tie a bowline or sheet bend. :shakehead

when they introduced knot tying to the IDC, honestly, you would think we were asking them to do quadratic equations.

I swear, if it wasnt for velcro sneakers, a lot of people would be walking around barefoot.

 

[The Chairman]

Compass Basics: Navigation is up for your amusement and discussion. There will have to be a third installment devoted to some other topics. I will try to write that tonight!

 

[D_B]

Or could tie a bowline or sheet bend. :shakehead

when they introduced knot tying to the IDC, honestly, you would think we were asking them to do quadratic equations.

I swear, if it wasnt for velcro sneakers, a lot of people would be walking around barefoot.

Hey! *checking shoes* never mind

some basic knots are good ... just being able to tie a plain knot without it "grannying" on you would work, along with a half hitch ... could probibly get by

 

[Charlie99]

Or could tie a bowline or sheet bend. :shakehead

As the old saying goes "either tie a good knot, or lots of knots".
A whole bunch of half hitches and overhand knots work pretty good.

I have noticed that a lot of books ignore the slippery nature of modern synthetics. Some knots that work well in natural fiber ropes aren't very secure in some slippery synthetics --- the sheet bend is a good example. When either wet or underwater, knots are even more prone to slip. Hunters bend aka rigger's bend is a better gripping alternative to the sheet bend, yet it is also easier to untie.

The other not so common knot that I highly recommend learning is the buntline hitch. Simple to tie, compact, and extremely secure. Unfortunately, it will usually jam and often needs to be cut off rather than untied.