This one day basic Net Mending Course, offered by the CFRC is open to anyone wishing to learn the basic fundamentals of Net Mending.

Course location: SW Nets, Newlyn
Tutor: Geoff Davies
Duration: One day
Cost: £40

Topics covered on the day:

Introduction
History of the Net
How they are manufactured by machine
Basic knots and splices used in net mending
Tools needed
Basic net mending
How to make a net
How to cut out ready for mending
How to mend a net
Basic net mesh types
Baitings, Creasings, Fly meshes, Salvaging
Tying on Floats
Tying on dollies

 All equipment will be provided and knives will be supplied

Please contact Sarah at the CFRC for more information and to book a place on forthcoming course dates: 01736 364324

To see photographs taken by Laurence Hartwell during the pilot course, please follow link to: http://newlynharbour.co.uk/blog/2007/10/side-knots-pick-ups-and-four-leggers.html 

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