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In this informative YT short, learn one of the essential basics of sailing - always having a stopper knot at the bitter end of your rope. Discover the figure-eight knot, a simple and common stopper knot that every sailor should know. Understand the crucial...

Witness an impressive display of knot-tying skills in this YT short, featuring Dylan Magaster tying the versatile and essential bowline knot using just one hand. A testament to his expertise and experience in sailing, this video showcases the mastery of a ...

In this insightful YT short, learn how to properly tie the often-misunderstood cleat hitch knot, a crucial skill for both novice and experienced sailors. Watch as the correct technique is demonstrated, including the alternative slipped cleat hitch for quic...

Witness the finesse of an expert sailor, Dylan Magaster on SV Arianrhod in this impressive YT short as they effortlessly execute a perfect figure-eight knot on their very first attempt. Demonstrating skill, precision, and experience, this brief clip is a t...

Discover the importance of maintaining clean, neat, and organized lines while sailing in this informative YT short. We demonstrate the practical and easy-to-master figure-eight method for wrapping lines around the winch, ensuring they don't get tangled and...

In this informative YT short, discover the power of the bowline knot - a sailor's best friend for thousands of years! Learn why this essential knot is a must-know for its ability to withstand tension without seizing and its ease of untying. Find out how to...

This video shows you how to make a soft shackle that is integrated into the end of your line making it completely failsafe. The soft shackle is permanently attached and will never get lost! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Merchandise: http...

We're releasing this video from the Patreon site as with half the world at home getting cabin fever (hopefully that's the only fever) at least you can practice your knots... This isn't just how to tie a knot, it's what knot is best. And I don't mean reall...

A marlin spike is used as a tool to better work with lines, and the Marlin Spike Hitch is the knot of choice to accompany such a tool. With this knot, you will be able to pull and control lines with ease and comfort. This video will show you how to tie a...

In a previous how to, I showed the farmer’s loop and called it an alpine butterfly knot. This is a correction to that video and a comparison of the two knots. They have similar properties and similar ways of being tied, but they are different knots! #kn...