Whilst there are many different sailing knots to choose from - far too many to remember how to tie all of them - the most useful and commonly used ones you'll find here. But before we get into the knots, we need to familiarise ourselves as to the various parts of the rope that we'...
Welcome to Boating Knots These animated knots are primarily for boaters, but many are useful for anyone who uses rope and values safety. Selection The selection of knots is based on many years of sailing combined with feedback and advice from several helpful captains. The knots are arranged ...
Boating KnotsRope Knots, sailing and boating go hand in hand. In fact most knots trace back to the early days of sail. For example, the Buntline Hitch was used to secure buntline to the foot of the sails on square-rigged ships. Mouse over a knot name in the list below to see a ...
Sailing began as a way to explore the world. While today's sailors still retain the bold spirit of explorers from centuries past, sailing is no longer a primary means of transportation and international trade or method of war. Since the 17th century, people have been setting sail for adventur...
To find a sailing school in the United States, visit the American Sailing Association. Next we'll learn about safe boating, as well as some boating superstitions that have persisted through the years. Knot Knowledge Sailors know their knots. There are two general types you should know: bend ...
It’s also used for a wide variety of boating and sailing tasks, so it’s really useful to learn this knot. So how do you tie a Double Sheet Bend Knot? Here’s all you need to know. How To Tie A Double Sheet Bend Knot Tying the Double Sheet Bend Knot requires two ropes. For ...
Excellent way of securing a rope to a post or ring. Secure method to prevent rope ends from fraying. Unreliable knot used to shorten a length of rope. Joins two ropes of unequal, or similar, size Simple way to join two ropes made up of two Half Knots. ...
Anything from basic stopper knots, to more complicated loops. More About How to Knot » Welcome to my How to Knot tutorial, I will be showing you how to tie a heaving line knot. This knot can be used in activities such as camping or sailing and even just general usage. This knot ...
Knots 3D will show you how to tie more than 190 knots! We take knot tying into the next dimension with unique 360 degree views in 3D space. Grab some rope and have fun!
The barrel hitch lifts a barrel in an upright position. It can hoist any cylindrical container with its top open by surrounding it with a rope. The knot finds a place in The Ashley Book of Knots. The bale sling hitch that is based on thecow hitchcan do so with containers having their...