Anchoring the boat is one of the most intimidating skills to learn for a boat operator. Securing a heavy boat with a rope, chain and anchor in strong current, heavy wind, and crushing waves presents ...

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 ...

As its name implies, the double under (a.k.a. 'dub' or simply 'DU') involves swinging the rope underfoot twice per jump instead of once—and since doing so requires either a faster swing or a ...

"We all know double Dutch." Wigfall was 6 when she learned to jump double Dutch, a rope-skipping game in which two long ropes are turned in opposite directions. The game, which has deep roots in ...

A global jump rope group for older women isn't letting COVID-19 ruin their fitness, fun and fellowship. The 40+ Double Dutch Club is committing to exercise safely during these challenging times.

There’s jump rope, and then there’s double Dutch jump rope. “It’s jump rope and instead of one single rope, we’re jumping in the middle of 2 jump ropes,” LaDonna Reed said. “It’s a 1-2 beat, so they ...

A global jump rope group for older women isn't letting COVID-19 ruin their fitness, fun and fellowship. The 40+ Double Dutch Club is committing to exercise safely during these challenging times.