Since we are on the topic of cleat knots, I went to remove our fenders before today's sail and noticed that all four of them were tied differently. I can't even begin to explain how they were tied other than to say all four were incorrectly tied. Admiral Cindy installed the fenders last so against my better judgement, I questioned her on how to tie a cleat knot as I know we had covered this before. She informed that they were probably wrong but she just wanted to see which way was the prettiest!!!
I stupidly suggested we could have a little remedial training on the proper tieing of a cleat knot later on the hook. The look she gave me convied so much information to me that there was no need for me to ask her what she was getting at. I knew if I wanted it to be an enjoyable evening I should probably let her "pretty" cleat knots slide this time and just go behind her and retie the important ones.
Sam