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French Bowline Knot

How To Tie A French Bowline Knot

The French Bowline Knot is a practical and reliable knot that forms two secure loops. It’s also known as the Portuguese Bowline, and is very similar to the Bowline On A Bight. It has a number of practical uses including the Bosun’s Chair harness, which can be used to help transport heavy goods, to allow…

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Cleat Hitch Step 11

How To Tie A Cleat Hitch Knot

When it comes to mooring your boat, the Cleat Hitch Knot is the best knot for the job. It’s strong, secure, and easy to perform. It’s easy to untie too! While it’s mainly used for securing a mooring line, the Cleat Hitch can be used for a wide range of tasks. For example, it can…

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Round Turn and Two Half Hitches Step 11

How To Tie A Round Turn And Two Half Hitches Knot

All good sailors should learn how to tie a Round Turn And Two Half Hitches Knot. It’s a basic knot that can be used for a wide range of purposes, and it’s so simple that everyone should learn how to tie it! It’s an evolution of the classic Half Hitch, but it’s far more secure…

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Anchor Bend Knot Step 9

How To Tie An Anchor Bend Knot

Learning how to tie an Anchor Bend Knot is an essential part of boating. If you’ve ever wanted to drop an anchor, you’re going to need to know how to securely fasten that anchor to a line. A regular knot won’t cut it either. Since anchors are responsible for keeping your boat safe and secure,…

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