How to Tie the Super Secure Buntline Hitch Sailing Knot
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What sailing knot from long ago has made a major "come-back"? Enter the mighty buntline hitch! Use it to tie off the foot of a reefed mainsail or safely secure a halyard to a shackle. Grab a piece of line now and tie along with this sailing video! Captain John with 25+ years of experience shows you the no-nonsense cruising skills you need for safer sailing worldwide. Visit his website at https://www.skippertips.com and sign up for his highly popular Sailing Tip of the Week. Discover how you can gain instant access to hundreds of sailing articles, videos, FREE e-Books and much more!
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And since it's just a clove hitch, it should work on the jibsheet too without jamming! I may have just found my new favourite knot!
Yes I did see that video you did of the Yosemite. I haven't had a chance to get out this year and try it unfortunately, (next week, Thailand) but the Yosemite is probably exactly what I'll use for the jib sheets going forward.
But I still wouldn't trust it for life safety without an overhand safety in place. In the fire hall we used a figure-8 on bight (figure-8 trace back is what we called it when we had to tie it the hard way) which is my preferred for life safety roles.