Tying BASIC BOAT KNOTS how to easy guide

Learn Basic Boat Knots | Easy Guide for Boaters, Sailors & Yacht Crew

Master the essential knots every boater should know! This easy-to-follow video from Coastal Safety walks you through the most important basic boat knots used at sea. Whether you're docking, towing, securing gear, or anchoring, these knots are vital for safety and efficiency on the water.

Includes step-by-step instructions for:

Bowline
Clove hitch
Round turn & two half hitches
Figure-eight knot
Reef knot

Perfect for:

Recreational boaters
Sailing students
Yacht crew & captains
Maritime safety learners

Practical, visual, and beginner-friendly.
Watch now and upgrade your knot-tying skills!

There are many other knots, bends and hitches to use at sea, some are covered in our other videos.
Here are the essential basic knots that you need on a boat or yacht.

Here we concentrate on knots that all mariners should know.
Figure of 8 - stopper knot
Bowline - fixed size loop
Clove hitch - quick fastening to a rail - great for fenders as easily adjustable
Rolling hitch - like clove hitch with extra turn for more friction
Sheet bend - joining two ropes of different thickness
Round turn and 2 half hitches

Basic boat knots with our how-to easy guide.

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