KEEP IT NEAT ON THE DOCKS

A neat and tidy boat is a happy, successful and safe boat, and the same holds true at the dock. Those tidily coiled lines seen on the bow deck of big sport-fishers and occasionally on the docks represent more than just cosmetics. The Flemish Coil, as the arrangement is called, serves several purposes. First of all, it keeps dock lines from tangling so they are easy to retrieve. It also keeps them from tumbling over the edge for a salty soak. Finally, this arrangement prevents accidents. Anyone strolling the dock will tread safely over the top of the coil, rather than tripping on a snarl of line. The Flemish Coil is ultimately practical as well as snappy-looking, and well worth the small effort required.