How to Tie Knots How-to Book
A fundamental skill for any watercraft owner is the ability to tie knots and splices. Numerous boat owners since 1953 have been able to learn the craft of how-to tie knots and splice rope from other boat owners. Modern boat owners can also learn this trusty skill by using a good guide with clear steps and pictures. With the 2nd edition of Knots & Splices for a boat owner's personal guide, one may practice one's knotting and splicing techniques until satisfied with personal perfection in rope craft.
In this edition of Knots & Splices, one will find examples of the most used:
- knots
- bends
- hitches
- loops
- whippings and
- seizings
Colin Jarman, the author of Knots & Splices, has a history full of 50 years of watercraft experience including 35 years of expertise in both writing and photographing of sailing and rope usage. Jarman's guide on how-to tie knots is fully illustrated with detailed photographs provided in full color displays of clarity and precision. Jarman provides information on materials used in watercraft rope usage including modern ropes made of synthetic fibers.
Subject: Knots and Splices How-to procedures and instructions for boat owners. ISBN-10: 0071474668 | ISBN-13: 9780071474665 | McGraw-Hill 74665
- Foreword to the 2nd Edition
- Glossary
- Basic Knots
- Bends
- Loops
- Hitches and Similar Knots
- Belaying or Cleating
- Whipping
- Seizing
- End or Stopper Knots
- Turk's Head
- To Weight a Heaving Line
- A Selection of Useful Knots
- Splicing