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Rope, knots and boats go hand-in-hand. Whether tying an anchor to a line or tying up a boat at a dock, the wrong knot will lead to trouble and the right knot, properly tied, will hold under extremely heavy loads. The selection of knots included here will cover most boating situations involving the use of a rope. Learn a few key knots well because whether you sail or power boat, sooner or later you'll need to know them!

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Click on the Knot name below to see the illustration, animation and explanation of the knot.

Knots by Name

Anchor Bend

A good knot for tying an anchor to a rope.

Backup Knot

Add security to a primary knot.

Bowline

Forms a secure loop.

Bowline On A Bight

Forms a loop in the middle of a line.

Buntline Hitch

Tie items to the end of a rope.

Butterfly Knot

Form a secure loop in the middle of a rope.

Carrick Bend

Join heavy ropes together.

Cleat Hitch

Use to tie a rope to a cleat on a boat or dock.

Clove Hitch

A simple knot to tie a rope to a post.

Constrictor Knot

Tie up bundles of items.

Cow Hitch

Attach a rope to a post.

Double Fisherman’s

Join two ropes.

Figure Eight

The strongest knot for a loop at the end of a rope.

Girth Hitch

Attach a strap loop to an object.

Half Hitch

Basic overhand knot.

Heaving Line Knot

Adds weight to the end of a rope.

Mooring Hitch

Quick release knot.

 

Monkey’s Fist

Decorative ball knot.

Pile Hitch

Attach a rope to an object.

Prusik Knot

Secures a movable loop to another line.

Rolling Bend

Secure a line to a post.

Rolling Hitch

Secure a line to a post.

Running Bowline

A slip knot.

Sheep Shank

Use to shorted a rope.

Sheet Bend

Join ropes of unequal size.

Slip Knot

Another knot for a sliding loop.

Slipped Buntline

A quick release knot.

Stopper Knot

A stopper knot for the end of a rope.

Square Knot

Secure non critical items.

Tautline Hitch

An adjustable knot.

 

Turk’s Head

Decorative lashing to a post.

Trucker’s Hitch

Load securing knot.

Water Knot

Best knot for webbing.

 

Whistle Knot

Fancy loop knot.

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Knots by Usage

 

Bends (Rope to Rope Knots)

 

Backup Knot

Add security to a primary knot.

Carrick Bend

Join heavy ropes together.

Double Fisherman’s

Join two ropes.

Prusik Knot

Secures a movable loop to another line.

Sheep Shank

Use to shorted a rope.

Sheet Bend

Join ropes of unequal size.

Square Knot

Secure non critical items.

 

Hitches (Rope to Object Knots)

 

 

 

 

Anchor Bend

A good knot for tying an anchor to a rope.

Buntline Hitch

Tie items to the end of a rope.

Cleat Hitch

Use to tie a rope to a cleat on a boat or dock.

Clove Hitch

A simple knot to tie a rope to a post.

Constrictor Knot

Tie up bundles of items.

Cow Hitch

Attach a rope to a post.

Girth Hitch

Attach a strap loop to an object.

Half Hitch

Basic overhand knot.

Mooring Hitch

Quick release knot.

Pile Hitch

Attach a rope to an object.

Rolling Bend

Secure a line to a post.

Rolling Hitch

Secure a line to a post.

Slipped Buntline

A quick release knot.

Tautline Hitch

An adjustable knot.

Trucker’s Hitch

Load securing knot.

 

Loop Knots

 

 

 

 

Bowline

Forms a secure loop.

Bowline On A Bight

Forms a loop in the middle of a line.

Butterfly Knot

Tie items to the end of a rope.

Figure Eight

The strongest knot for a loop at the end of a rope.

Running Bowline

A slip knot.

Slip Knot

Another knot for a sliding loop.

Water Knot

Best knot for webbing.

 

Whistle Knot

Fancy loop knot.

 

Miscellaneous

 

Heaving Line Knot

Adds weight to the end of a rope.

 

Monkey’s Fist

Decorative ball knot.

Stopper Knot

A stopper knot for the end of a rope.

 

Turk’s Head

Decorative lashing to a post.

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Disclaimer: Any activity involving rope can be dangerous and may even be life threatening! Knot illustrations contained in this web site are not intended for rock climbing instruction. Many knots are not suitable for the risks involved in climbing. Seek professional instruction. Many of these knots have histories of use tracing back hundreds of years. However, many critical factors in their use today cannot be controlled, including: the appropriateness of knots used in particular applications, the age, size, and condition of ropes (knots weaken the rated breaking strength of rope anywhere from 50% to as much as 80%, even more in the case of old and worn rope); and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.

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Updated: September 15, 2011

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