Reeds Knot Handbook: A Pocket Guide to Knots, Hitches and BendsAll boaters need to have a repertoire of reliable knots and splices they can call upon in many situations, both on board and at the dockside. This handy pocket guide, part of the bestselling Reeds Skipper's Handbook series, is a quick aide memoire for experienced sailors, but also provides novice sailors with all they need to know to master the most useful knots and splices they will need on a regular basis when going to sea. Each knot gets a double page spread with a clear photograph showing what the finished knot should look like, and step-by-step diagrams accompanied by straightforward instructions about how to tie it. Helpful text also describes each knot's use, when and why to use it, how strong it is, how quickly it can be tied (and untied), and what type and thickness of rope can be used to tie it with. This is the perfect pocket companion. |
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Reeds Knot Handbook: A Pocket Guide to Knots, Hitches and Bends Jim Whippy No preview available - 2021 |
Common terms and phrases
Albright anchor point angler’s loop Bend STEP-BY-STEP bight blue line boat buntline hitch centre climbers closed loop clove hitch complete the knot constrIctor Knot cord cross double overhand knot easy to untie end ofa rope end ofthe ends to tighten figure-of-eight knot finish the knot fisherman’s knot frapping front ground-line hitch half hitch hItch STEP-BY-STEP hold hunter’s bend ifyou want Inuit join two ropes knot by pulling knot see pages Knot STEP-BY-STEP Lapp knot main rope mast natural fibre ropes ofthe knot ofthe rope opposite directions overhand loop piece of rope Pull both ends Pull gently pulled tight reef knot right hand right over left right to left ring rolling hitch sailing sailors second loop secure loop simple slippery snugly standing end stopper knot sure synthetic ropes Take two ropes thinner line tied tighten the knot tightly trap tuck tying water bowline whipping twine wrapping turn Zeppelin ZeppelIn Bend