Hello everyone.
I am not a native English speaker, and have a question regarding the correct interpretation of the term "tied" referred to control lines, used throughout the ILCA Class Rules Part 2, sometimes in conjunction with the term "knotted".
Does "tie" include the case of binding a line by means of a shackle, or a nylon hook? Or "tied" implies necessarily that the binding must be done by means of a knot? If that so, why does rule 3.c repeatedly mention "knotted or tied"? What is the difference between the two terms, then?
More specifically, rule 3.b.x allows (among others) to "tie" the free end of the Vang to the centreboard handle.
Can that binding (tie) be made by means of a nylon hook, or shall be exclusively a knot?
Thank you all four your kind attention and support.
D
I am not a native English speaker, and have a question regarding the correct interpretation of the term "tied" referred to control lines, used throughout the ILCA Class Rules Part 2, sometimes in conjunction with the term "knotted".
Does "tie" include the case of binding a line by means of a shackle, or a nylon hook? Or "tied" implies necessarily that the binding must be done by means of a knot? If that so, why does rule 3.c repeatedly mention "knotted or tied"? What is the difference between the two terms, then?
More specifically, rule 3.b.x allows (among others) to "tie" the free end of the Vang to the centreboard handle.
Can that binding (tie) be made by means of a nylon hook, or shall be exclusively a knot?
Thank you all four your kind attention and support.
D