Boat Knots

Are All Knots Created Equal?

KnotsAre you comfortable with your knot tying skills?

Part of the basic fundamentals of sailing a boat is understanding how to tie proper knots.

Although it doesn’t seem like such an important thing, it can mean the difference between securely tying your boat to the dock  and finding it adrift in the sea.

Many boaters have lost their boats during rough weather, thinking they had them securely tied up, when in fact they weren’t.

Tying knots is a critical part of successful boating as well as understanding which knots you use for different situations.

Enjoy this short video with instructions for tying 4 basic knots.

 

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