Yes, kids, you all know this has been in the making since the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show last October when Carin Bloom returned aboard with that shiny medallion and bragging rights to having tied six knots in less than 30 seconds. Well, we're finally ready. Inspired by the Challenge created by the International Guild of Knot Tyers , and curated by their U.S. representative, our own Dan Machowski, here it is.
The Six knots are the same basic marlinespike skills required of all hands working the deck aboard Spirit of South Carolina and just about any other tall ship in the world. The object is to tie, in no particular order, these six knots in six different ropes positioned in front of you. The knots must be completed to the standards laid out in Ashley's Book of Knots and the Bo'sun. As in any traditional sailing vessel, the Bos'un, being in charge of the deck and rigging, retains the authority to require specific standards, as long as they do not violate the Ashley standard. Additional guidelines and rules to be published.
If you can successfully tie these six knots in 30 seconds or left, you'll earn the right to have your name engraved in the plaque above, displayed in the Saloon, plus all requisite bragging rights.
Ample practice and coaching available. When you think you're ready, notify the Bo'sun or designated representative.
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