This is how I learned El Capitan from Genticorum at Fiddletunes 2012
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Le Capitan Reel
Longways for four couples and extra at top of set
Couples 1&2, 3&4 dance together
A1. Circle L, Circle R
A2. Star R, Star L,
B1. Le Capitan picks a side and swings 1X with each person down that side
B2. "Le Capitan" is called and everyone finds a new partner and leftover person
is new Capitan