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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 ...

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome back to Carl and Jenny Sailing Adventures! Today, we're talking nautical knowledge! In this episode, Carl and Jenny explore the Knot! The term "...

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...

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...

Expert rope work is the hallmark of a competent sailor. Knots will get you through, but there's nothing like being able to splice your own lines to make you feel like a true sailor. Burying the tail of parallel-core, double-braid line can be quite a ch...

Emily breaks down the 5 knots we used aboard our antique sailboat, including a couple that most sailors have never heard of. Learn why we chose these ones, and when to use them. Grab some rope or line, and practice along with slow-motion clips! IN THIS EP...

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...

The Monkey Fist is a complicated looking knot, typically used for decorative purposes, but this knot has much more practical uses as well. Aside from looking cool, it adds weight and can be used to heave a line to shore to warp a boat into its mooring. T...

***This knot is actually called the Farmers Loop. It works just the same as the Alpine Butterfly Knot, but it is different. To tie the Alpine Butterfly Knot, check out this video: How To Tie the Alpine Butterfly Knot (Correction Video) | Sailing Wisdom ht...

Our morning starts with sunshine. We decide to use the time to oil the teak deck as we plan to sail to Naples tonight. The first storm comes over us after the deck is painted. Too bad about the good oil. Later we decide to start our trip and set sails, we...