What is the Flemish Flake used for?

Laying excess rope into a flat spiral on deck; Keeping a rope ready to run freely without forming kinks; Organizing halyards, sheets, and mooring lines neatly; Adding a decorative finishing touch on decks and nautical settings; Keeping ropes tidy on boats, docks, and at nautical ceremonies.

How do you tie the Flemish Flake?

The Flemish Flake lays a rope into a flat spiral on deck, forming a disk that's ready to run without tangling. It's both a good-looking finishing touch and a practical way to keep excess rope organized and snag-free. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Flemish Flake hard to tie?

The Flemish Flake is rated easy, in the Whipping & Care category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Flemish Flake?

It's a coil, not a hitch: it doesn't hold load or secure anything; Rope left on the deck floor too long can trap moisture underneath; In real use it needs to run freely; check that the spiral hasn't snagged underneath.

Flemish Flake

Q: What other names does the Flemish Flake have?

It is also known as Flemish Coil, Aduja flamenca, Adujada flamenca, Rosca flamenga, Espiral flamengo, Flemish Flake. (ABOK #3102)

Lays a rope into a flat spiral on deck, decorative and ready to run without tangling

Also called: Flemish Coil, Aduja flamenca, Adujada flamenca, Rosca flamenga, Espiral flamengo, Flemish Flake · ABOK #3102

What it is for

Laying excess rope into a flat spiral on deck
Keeping a rope ready to run freely without forming kinks
Organizing halyards, sheets, and mooring lines neatly
Adding a decorative finishing touch on decks and nautical settings
Keeping ropes tidy on boats, docks, and at nautical ceremonies