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Category Archives: Knots

How to Tie a Clove Hitch (Regular & One Handed)

A hitch is any knot tied to a fixed object, and the clove hitch is very useful for all sorts of uses on board a boat. I ...

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Quick Release Knot

This is a really useful knot that we could all do with learning - the Quick Release Knot. When rigging up a slip for easy exiting from a berth you could try this one instead.

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The Flying Bowline

I promised you in the article on how to tie a bowline with only one hand that I'd show you one with a difficulty rating of 12/10. It's so quick ...

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How to tie a Bowline – Part 2 (normal way)

OK so the rope is pink, but that makes it easy to see it. The butch American accent and the bright pink of the rope make me laugh. But my issues aside, this is a good lesson for anyone wanting to learn to tie a bowline (the normal, non-one-handed way). Also, if ...

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How to tie a Bowline – Part 1 (one-handed)

A bowline is such an important knot for sailors and scouts alike. You shouldn't set out without knowing how to tie one, and there are literally dozens of ways to tie one. This is perhaps an 8 out of 10 for difficulty. Try it out - you may need to do it one-handed some day if ...

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