Sailing knots you need to know - Boating & Sailing

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by Rachelle de Bretagne

Sailing knots can make all the difference in the world in a boating environment where safety is the main issue and if not tied correctly can mean that the security of the boat and also the crew is put in jeopardy. The m...read more
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by Steven Pike

There are hundreds, if not thousand of types of knots. To be a competent sailor then there are at least three knots that you should master. All three are simple to tie with a bit of practice. The first is the bowlin...read more

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by Ray Fauteux

The bowline has several advantages and uses that make it one of the most useful knots in sailing. -It is a knot that just will not slip or come loose, no matter how much tension is put on it, but at the same time, if it...read more
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by LeeLee

Here are three basic knots that any sailor should strive to know. Before hand, however, these two basic terms of reference which are important to know in trying out your tying expertise without photos: The "running end" ...read more

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