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.

Basic types of sailing knots, best nautical rope knots, how to tie nautical knots with simple diagrams, common knots to know for sailing and their uses

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.

It may seem absurd that many boaters do not know how to tie knots. However, if you take a stroll through any marina, you will see all manners of knot tying. There are only five basic knots that any…

The Knot Bible app - 50 sailing knots

US Inland Navigation Rules, for U.S. Waterways, Great Lakes, Canada

Knowing the different types of sailing knots, learning how to properly tie them, and how to use them effectively are some of the most priceless skills that every sailor should acquire.

These are the three most important knots for sailors that one should be able to do at a moment's notice. Make sure you know these three knots by heart. OutChasingStars.com

Some knot tips for cruisers: Add a well-placed slippery hitch to ensure that your knots come undone when you want them to.