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Introduction
As a skipper, crew member or just a sailor, you simply can’t ignore the importance of tying a knot.
Just as every boat owner must learn how to dock a boat and anchoring a boat, I can say that knot tying is an essential skill that comes in handy while saving lives, moving cargo, mooring, securing loads and in so many other situations. I use these knots all the time on the water.
I know that boating knots is not a skill that many boaters are familiar with as they begin and I can’t blame them. Who’s telling them what to know about knots when buying a RIB (or any motorboat).
There are many marine knots, hundreds, each with a dedicated function, although others are versatile enough to be used in more than one situation.
When I mastered a few of these essential knots, it’s all you need to make your sailing not just safer but also more accessible.
Remember, it’s always best to putter before you hit the waters. Mastering these four basic marine knots will prove indispensable for every mooring, anchoring, voyage and every boat owner or crew member should be aware of.
I added some videos to visualise the tying of the knots. Here we go!
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