How to tie a figure eight knot - video

[Richard5]

This video is more than that, it is Part 20 of an ongoing series. But you have to listen to what the kid says around the 5:00 mark.

https://www.offcenterharbor.com/vide...ampaign=aWeber

[StuM]

Hilarious!

I'm running the first day of an adult "Learn To Sail Keelboats" course tomorrow which includes "Ropes and Knots". About 50% female participants.

Do you think I should teach that method?

[Wotname]

Great to see some old sailor traditions are still alive!

[chris mac]

Originally Posted by Wotname

Great to see some old sailor traditions are still alive!

That sailor tradition got strangled and punched in the face!!

[boeing1]

I get page not found when trying to open

[thomm225]

Originally Posted by boeing1

I get page not found when trying to open

Log on.

[hzcruiser]

Originally Posted by thomm225

Log on.

No need to "log on" here.
Either way one wouldn't want to "sign up" to be able to view that video.

[hzcruiser]

Originally Posted by boeing1

I get page not found when trying to open

You can try the Vimeo link directly:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/206474448

[steve77]

Best laugh I've had in days! Thanks for sharing!

Steve

[InternetSailing]

Well after seeing that it will take me at least twice as long to tie a figure 8, probably longer. The recollection chuckle, wipe tears from the eyes, tie knot .... go and share it again to someone I've just thought of ...

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by InternetSailing

Well after seeing that it will take me at least twice as long to tie a figure 8, probably longer. The recollection chuckle, wipe tears from the eyes, tie knot .... go and share it again to someone I've just thought of ...

^^
So true!