How to Tie a Carrick Bend Mat Part One

September 27, 2022
Forty-two years ago I served aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Clover WLB-292, which was homeported out of Sitka, Alaska. I had the pleasure of working alongside great officers and seamen. One late afternoon, while underway aboard the “Can Do Canoe”enroute an ATON (Aids to Navigation) run, Billy Zimmermann aka Z-man took the time to show me how to tie a Carrick Bend Mat. Years later, Z-man and I would meet again, this time while marching in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Unbeknownst to each other, we were both serving in the ranks of the New York City Fire Department. As we marched up 5th Avenue, we reminisced about our time aboard the Clover. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the video, and if you should have any questions, please comment below and I will try to get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks for viewing