Boat knots

After I did an article on using the Spar Hitch to tie fenders a friend Lee told me about a similar knot that he uses for fenders and storing lines on a boat. This is similar to what Ashley calls a …

Types of Boating Knots According To Their Uses There are so many of us who like boating as a sport. The mist of water against your face gives a feeling of freshness and wipes away stress. There are others who need to boat for transporting goods and communicating. Whatever be the reason, if you are heading out for it, it is important for you to know some basic knots as boating requires you to work with ropes. Boating Knots To Tie a Boat to a Floating Dock, Static Dock, Cleat or Boat Lift…

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Contents hide 1 Definition 2 How to Tie a Cleat Hitch 3 Tips 4 Uses 5 Cleat Hitch Knot Video Instructions 6 Steps to Tying a Cleat Hitch Definition The fast and simple knot is used to cleat a mooring line. While securing a dock line to a cleat, first it must be wrapped around […]

The buntline hitch is a knot used for attaching a rope to an object. It is formed by passing the working end around an object, then making a clove hitch around the rope's standing part and taking care that the turns of the clove hitch progress towards the object rather than away from it.

Anchor (anchor hitch/anchor bend) knot definition, strength, how to tie an anchor knot: diagram with instructions, rope tying video

Prior to boarding the vessel, sailors need to have good knowledge of seamanship. Read all about sailing knots : stories, use and type of knots.

Hitch Knots. Rope Hitches includes Slide and Grip Hitches; Quick-Release Hitches and Plain Rope Hitches.

The bowline knot is not just for sailors. Nor anglers, mountaineers, first responders, or anyone else who need to know a huge diversity of knots, their strengths and weaknesses, and what situation calls for each. If you're only going to know how to tie one kind of knot, let it be the Bowline Knot. // Useful Knots // How to tie Bowline Knot

If you're planning to spend time aboard a boat, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with how to tie nautical knots. Get step-by-step instructions here.

How to do a rolling hitch step by step diagram for method demonstration, meaning, information, what is it used for, how does it work, images, knot tying video.

Is it imperative that you know how to tie knots before you start hammock camping? Well, no. There are a few hammock manufacturers that have…

Looking to impress your Midshipman? When it comes to knowing your nautical knots, you might find yourself in a bind, fit to be tied. But fear “knot,” here is a primer on the knots you need to know.

Sailing Knots

Boating Knots. The selection of Boating Knots is based on many years of sailing combined with feedback and advice from several helpful captains around the world.