Knot Know-How starts with the 10 knots everyone should know and progresses to: - Hitches (attaching a rope to an object)
- Bends (tying two ropes together)
- Loops
- Stopper knots
- Bindings and lashings
- Fishing knots
- Fancy knots
Judkins then shows how to:
- Seize two ropes together
- Taper a rope
- Coil and throw a line
- Cleat a rope
- Splice a rope
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Knots are often difficult to follow in pictures, but these are exceptionally clear and easy to follow in their multi-colour detail. With very clear step-by-step diagrams, modern-day sailors will find much of interest. (Julian Stockwin)
IntroductionTen knots everyone should knowTying a rope to an objectTying two ropes togetherLoopsStopper knotsBindings & lashingsShortening a ropeFishing knotsFancy ropeworkTaking care of a rope's endMaking a temporary eye or loopJoining ropes permanentlyTaperingThrowing, cleating, winching & coiling
Steve Judkins is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. He is a professional sailing instructor and was formerly in the Royal Navy, serving on HMY Britannia. Tim Davison is a highly experienced sailor, who spends much of his time racing dinghies and cruising the Mediterranean.
