Hi all,
They say to use a clove hitch to attach the halyard to the upper spar. Over time I've pretty much memorized it, though I still have a diagram of it stashed in my crate of sailing stuff just in case. However I have experienced issues with the clove hitch sliding up the spar or coming undone from time to time and I think the issue is related to which way I cross with the working end on the first turn around the spar. It seems to hold better if I cross over towards the tack. Or put another way, when rigging the boat with the spars laying on the deck, if I cross over in the direction of the bow. Have any of you observed this too?
Thanks,
Jim
Conway, MA
