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Post by sheila on Jul 9, 2013 13:45:20 GMT
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Post by allan on Jul 16, 2013 17:09:45 GMT
As you know I am often critical of the RYA and, true to form, they have yet again left themselves open for that criticism! They talk of the OXO method and show a locked cross! The locked cross is also incorrect, as it returns to the boat without going around the other end of the cleat. A tug on the rope could pull the locking turn off. One the the books I have somewhere says the lock must be on the other end. Of course, it is published by the RYA so could be wrong!
Nice to see the subscriptions people pay is used so productively.
Allan
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Post by rbhorti on Jul 17, 2013 6:25:24 GMT
I have always used the 0800 to moor to a cleat, it is also used on Challenge Wales so that each crew member or trainee secures the vessel safely.
Russell
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Post by sheila on Jul 18, 2013 8:49:01 GMT
0800?
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Post by allan on Jul 18, 2013 10:57:10 GMT
OXO is once around the cleat, then two crossing and once more around.
0800 is the same but with an extra turn around at the end.
OXO and 0800 are preferred on larger boats as it's felt that the locked off method most of us use could be pulled tight by a heavier vessel, making it difficult to untie in an emergency.
Allan
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Post by rbhorti on Jul 18, 2013 14:57:19 GMT
I also use a loop on a cleat if for instance locking in or out of the barrage as a loop can be released from on board forward and a tug in on the stern to give the bow a kick out and then a quick release on the stern - magic!!!
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