Essential Knots to Know for Sailing

Course Content

11 sections • 13 lectures • 01h 15m total length

	How to Tie Bowline Knot The bowline (pronunciation “boh-lin”) is a knot that can itself be tied at the middle of a rope making a fixed, secure loop at the end of the line. It retains about 60% of the line strength and has a knot efficiency of 77%. You can learn this basic knot taught at ranger schools by the aid of the below printable diagram with instructions.		5min
	Bowline uses in camping, survival, and homesteading Bowline uses in camping, survival, and homesteading		5min
	10 Different USES of the BOWLINE KNOT 10 USES of the BOWLINE KNOT		10min

	How to Tie a Figure Eight Knot How to Tie a Figure Eight Knot		5min

	How to Tie the Square Knot How to Tie the Square Knot		10min

	How to tie a Clove Hitch How to tie a Clove Hitch		5min

	Round Turn & Two Half Hitches Round Turn & Two Half Hitches		5min

	How to Tie a Cleat Hitch How to Tie a Cleat Hitch		5min

	How To Tie A Rolling Hitch Knot How To Tie A Rolling Hitch Knot		5min

	How to Tie an Anchor Knot How to Tie an Anchor Knot		5min

	How To Tie A Half Hitch Knot How To Tie A Half Hitch Knot		5min

	How to Tie an Overhand Knot How to Tie an Overhand Knot		5min

	How to Tie the Sheet Bend Knot How to Tie the Sheet Bend Knot		5min

Requirements

Skill

Description

These knots could prove to be some of your best sailing companions. They need ample practice so that you can tie them perfectly and quickly when you need them. Your rope handling skills would come handy whenever you need to tie knots for mooring, anchoring, securing cargo, managing sails, preparing for a storm, towing another vessel, decorative purposes, etc. It helps if you take note of the pros and cons of the popular sailing knots. You should use ropes that can be used repeatedly and can be untied easily. The emphasis here is on reliability, safety and convenience.