Whether it’s the line tying you to a dock, the chain leader connected to your anchor, or the rope that pulls you while water-skiing, rope and chain are a vital part of boating. No matter how you enjoy ...

A rope-to-chain splice is akin to an eye splice, except the line forming the eye passes through the top link of your anchor chain, and the eye is snugged tight. This allows a smooth transition from ...

In the 1970s maxi boats like Peter Blake's Condor of Bermuda ran sheets made of wire – they were stronger than the conventional ropes of the day but incredibly difficult to handle. They snaked across ...