The most commonly used knot. Uses including tying sheets, tying up to a cleat securing the vessel to the dock.
Advantages:
When used for tying up to a shore cleat it cannot be easily
undone under pressure.
Does not easily shake out when used for tying sheets to the clue
of the jib or genoa.
Disadvantages:
Not easily undone under pressure so should not be used if this
requirement is a possibility.
Please watch the above video.
Used for tying fenders to the guard rails and also securing to a bollard.
Advantages:
Easy to adjuEasy to adjust when used for hanging fenders although an extra
half hitch for security is good practice.
Disadvantages:
Not easily undone under pressure.
Please watch the above video.
Ideal for tying to a post or bollard.
Advantages:
The pull can be in line with the
post or rope and not slip.
Good for releasing lines under tension.
Disadvantages:
Difficult to undo under tension.
Please watch the above video.
Used for tying two lines together. Used for sail ties and tying
down the bunt.
Advantages:
Easy to adjust, tension and simple to use.
Disadvantages:
Can slip.
Please watch the above video.
Used for tying two lines
of different thickness together.
Advantages:
Easy to adjust and simple to use.
Disadvantages:
Can slip or shake out.
Please watch the above video.
Used for tying two lines
of different thickness together.
Advantages:
Easy to adjust and simple to use.
Disadvantages:
Can shake out.
Please watch the above video.
Used for tying to bollards or towing posts.
Advantages:
Easy to tie quickly and can be undone under pressure.
Disadvantages:
Can be undone under pressure. possibly by vandals. if used to moor
a vessel to an open quay.
Please watch the above video.