Coiling Lines - Is This Alternative Method Better? | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵

In this video we show you an alternative method of coiling lines. The advantage is that it does not introduce twist into the line. Is this a better method? Try it and let us know!

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[SailingBritaly]

What do you think of this method? Give it a try and comment below!
Fair winds!
Chris, Rossella & Emma 😊

[ehouse]

That's a great video. Never would have thought of that. The old traditional method is kind of a pain in the arse so this is great!

[garygerard]

excellent! I've watched many sailing videos and have never heard of this.

[grahampinchbeck]

Hi Chris, this is called "Lap coiling" you can also use this method to quickly rethrow a line to someone if you miss first time, eg you have thrown a throwline to a man overboard and missed, you can quickly lap coil enough line to rethrow to the person in the water without having to restow the line in the bag. Hope that makes sense. Cheers Graham.

[grancito]

Good idea, I always left halyards and sheets where they fell on deck to avoid a tangle in an emergency release, but in bad seas they can wash over board. The figure 8 is good for air hoses, feed out without loops or kinks.

[sailingsummerbreeze]

Hi Chris, great video. The funny thing is your preferred method is how I tidy my mainsheet away over the rail (and of course it's much easier to deploy), but I would never have thought of that for warps, that's a fab idea. Well done mate.

[vincehaag]

Thanks Chris! I tried out your method the other day coiling my mainsheet and I really like it. I’ve always coiled my lines to run cleanly with manually making sure they have the twist in them but your method is more intuitive and simpler. Great job on the videos. They are always enjoyable and well done. I’ve also enjoyed watching Emma grow up as she is about the same age as my youngest granddaughter. Cheers!

[almath]

Thanks Chris good tip i have seen diffrent methods for hoses but never thought about taking it to lines 👏👍 i have a old broom stick pole hung horizontally at the back of the locker to hang my lines / sheets from works well

[philipeccles]

I like this and will certainly give it a go! I’ve used the original method for years probably down to my time as a Heavy Goods Driver. Keep up the good work!

[matts]

This is called "hanking" a rope. It is definately superior to coiling, especially for longer ropes. Anyone who has spent any time in recreational or industrial rope work will be very familiar with it. For longer ropes you can hank them over the back of your neck. I've done this with 200m of 11mm kernmantle when a rope bag is not available.

[lawriestott]

I haven't used this technique yet Chris, I will give it a go - it looks great a great way for long term storing of warps etc. and your locker organisation tips are excellent - together they will make a big difference on board for me. I have another way that prevents the twisting similar to the figure of eight method but leaves a single coil, I think it is the same as is mentioned by Miles Hurst below, it is normally associated with winding long electrical cables but I use it as a matter of course for lines in active use - such as tidying my halyards.
Coiling into the standing end and forming bights in pairs....the first bight is wound normally (i.e. the standing end is laid over the bight) and the second is twisted in the opposite direction i.e. the standing end emerges behind the bight... This means the twist on each bight is cancelled by the next . The upshot is you can pay out a line, cable or flexible pipe with the coil laying on its side without tangling, , , but better still you can coil into a fixed standing end which I don't believe is possible with any other technique (think coiling a hose working toward the tap). It sounds complicated but is actually very very easy and I coil lines in this way without even thinking these days! All the best to you and the family x

[Siravingmon]

Hey Chris, great videos. Hope you get back to making more soon!

[dariozampaglione]

Semplice e geniale!
Provato subito!
Non è solo più facile svolgere, ma anche avvolgere le cime.
Grazie Chris

[fairgamesailing]

Hi Chris. Another good insight into the mechanics of boating. I have always taught new crew the old way and been unable to offer a good explanation as to why it jams when needed. I shall give your method a try. Think it is also time to join you on Patreon!!

[VandeStadtSailing]

Well done Chris. Thanks for sharing it

[livingyugen]

Anything that makes life run a bit smoother is great info! Thanks for sharing!!

[drwindsurf]

I really like this method. I have never seen this before - it looks simple and quick. I will definitely use this in future. Thank you Chris :)

[michaelbundy]

Wow will give it a go next time. Excellent demo, did exactly what you said it would.

[preferreduser]

I think that is great! Have to try it next time!

[romanogreminger]

Well, before I go all traditional on you, I’ll give it a go, try and see 😁 If it’s a better way I’ll definitely will use that method. There’s always room for improvement 😉👍😎