How to Tie the Imitation Slipped Bowline This is a little update since originally writing this post……………….. I have to say, that since learning how to tie the Imitation Slipped Bowline, this has become my go to end of line … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Zeppelin Loop The Zeppelin loop or Zeppelin Eye knot, is a very secure and jam resistant fixed size loop knot which is based on the Zeppelin Bend. It would also appear to be of the few … Continue reading →
Directional (Inline) Figure 8 Loop: Nice nifty, easy to tie, little knot for tying a loop in the bight of a rope. Great little knot for lifting loads in one direction. However, if pulled in the wrong direction, this knot … Continue reading →
How to Tie a Bowline In this Bowline tutorial we will not only be covering how to tie a standard Bowline, but also a very close relative the Cowboy or Dutch Bowline. In the How to Tie a Bowline Video, … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Triple Loop Bowline Once you have learnt how to tie the common Bowline, then this Triple Loop Bowline will be an easy one for you to tie. When tying the Triple Loop Bowline, each individual loop … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Bowline in a Bight The Bowline on the Bight is tied in the bight or middle of a line, usually when both ends are inaccessible and when the strain is expected to come from both standing … Continue reading →
The International Guild of Knot Tyers were invited to display and teach knotting skills at Waterfest Weymouth. What a fantastic couple of days it was too. This is one of those events where there is so much to see and … Continue reading →
Here is a selection of useful knots to learn I often find that the most useful knots to learn, are often knots that Sea Cadets learn as part of their training. This post on Sea Cadet Knots, may be of … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Bowline This is classed as a classic seaman’s knot, but evidence would suggest that the Bowline dates back to pre-historic times. At the bottom of this post I have also included a video: There is also … Continue reading →
