Learn Basic Knots for Boaters Part 1
Bowline
Figure 8 Stopper
Figure 8 Stopper
"The King of Knots" because it' makes a strong loop that can still be untied even if it has been under a lot of load. Used for things like tying sheets to jib sail.
Figure 8 Stopper
Figure 8 Stopper
Figure 8 Stopper
Sailors often need a knot that prevents a line from accidentally being pulled through a fitting. This is a common "stopper" knot, because it's easy to tie, and untie.
Cleat Hitch
Figure 8 Stopper
Round Turn & 2 1/2 Hitches
This is how you tie a line to a cleat properly, such as tying a boat to a dock. (The spiral of line beside cleat in this picture is called a "Flemish", used to keep extra line tidy)
Round Turn & 2 1/2 Hitches
Round Turn & 2 1/2 Hitches
Round Turn & 2 1/2 Hitches
Very useful knot for boaters, and easy to learn. Used for tying a line to something, like a dinghy to a dock, or a fender to a rail... when you don't want it to work itself free.
Clove Hitch
Round Turn & 2 1/2 Hitches
Rolling Hitch
Useful for quickly, and temporarily tying a line to something, especially if you think you may want to shorten or lengthen it quickly, without untying. Useful to tie on fenders temporarily.
Rolling Hitch
Round Turn & 2 1/2 Hitches
Rolling Hitch
When you want to tie a line to a pole, or another line, and want to be able to pull parallel to it with out the knot slipping along it, such as to keep fender from sliding along rail.
Basic Knots for Boaters Part 2
Sheet Bend
Running Bowline
Sheet Bend
When you want to tie lines of 2 different sizes together. When you want it to be more secure... tie the Double Sheet Bend
Reef Knot
Running Bowline
Sheet Bend
Sailors call it a reef knot, because the main use is as a binding knot in reefing sails. Common name is Square Knot. More reliable binding Surgeons Knot uses extra turn in 1st 1/2 knot.
Running Bowline
Running Bowline
Coiling and Crowning Line
A loop that will tighten around an object as pressure is applied to line. Commonly used to attach reefing line to mainsail.
Coiling and Crowning Line
Coiling and Crowning Line
Coiling and Crowning Line
AKA "gasket coil". Coil and secure a line neatly. If one end is secured (eg halyard or sheet) avoid introducing twist; use 'figure 8' version.
Daisy Chain
Coiling and Crowning Line
Trucker's Hitch
An alternative to a "Flemish" for keeping extra line, such as extra dock line tidy. When the end is pulled, all the loops instantly disappear.
Also called a Chain Sinnet, Chain Stitch, or Monkey Braid, etc.
Trucker's Hitch
Coiling and Crowning Line
Trucker's Hitch
For tying down and compressing a load, such as snugging an inflated dinghy onto deck. There are several versions of this knot.