Chapter

Rope types and their characteristics

Two similar-looking ropes can have different characteristics.

Manual contents

1Foundations of seamanship
Chapter introduction ↗
1. Rope, halyard or sheet: a name tells you the job4 min
2Rope types and their characteristics
Chapter introduction ↗
1. Material, construction and diameter: three different questions4 min
3Essential knots and hitchesPlanned
4Mooring and using fendersPlanned
5Berthing and leaving a berthPlanned
6Anchoring, anchors and rodesPlanned
7Manoeuvring under powerPlanned
8Foundations of sailingPlanned
9Points of sail
Chapter introduction ↗
1. Points of sail: the boat in relation to the wind4 min
10Tacking and gybingPlanned
11Sail trim and reefingPlanned
12Manoeuvring in different wind and current conditionsPlanned
13Good operating and care practicesPlanned

Two similar-looking ropes can have different characteristics.

In this chapter

Material, construction and diameter: three different questions