Half hitch

The half hitch is a basis for various knots e.g. clove hitch Half hitch - read more

Overhand knot

"Overhand knot" is the technical term for the normal knot that is known by everyone, but it is also the basis for a lot of boating knots. Overhand knot - read more

Double overhand knot

In former days the double overhand knot was used to measure the boat's speed: The knots were counted and the speed was calculated using a table. Double overhand knot - read more

Slip knot

The slip knot connects a shakle or snap ring with a rope. Slip knot - read more

Figure (of) eight knot

The figure eight knot, a 'multi talent': easy to loosen, but non-skidding. Mostly used at the end of a sheet or line. Figure (of) eight knot - read more

Figure eight knot loop

In comparison to the slip knot, the figure eight knot loop cannot slip. Furthermore it is easier to loosen. Figure eight knot loop - read more

Bowline, "classic"

The "classic" bowline needs more practicing, but contains the advantage, that it can be knoted blindly e.g. in the night. Bowline, "classic" - read more

Bowline, "american"

The bowline is one of the most common and important knots for sailors. The "american version" is easy to knot. Bowline, "american" - read more

Fisherman’s bend or anchor bend

The two loops that swivel freely make the anchor bend perfect for making fast a line to an anchor, buoy or spar. It is easy to untie. Fisherman’s bend or anchor bend - read more

Sheetbend

The sheetbend is a simple solution to knot together two different sized lines.

 Sheetbend - read more

Constrictor knot

The best and most secure of all binder knots. Provided that it is tied on a convex surface it cannot slip and grips like a boa-constrictor, hence its name given it by Ashley who discovered it. It is often very difficult and sometimes impossible to untie it.  Constrictor knot - read more

The (full) carrick bend

This version of the carrick bend is also called the full carrick bend, anchor bend, or sailor's knot. The Ashley book of knots describes it as "...the nearest thing we have to the perfect bend. The (full) carrick bend - read more

Fisherman's knot / Angler's knot

This particular knot is especcially usefull for very thin lines, e.g. fishing lines. Fisherman's knot / Angler's knot - read more

Hangman's knot

The hangman's knot can be used for connecting a rope with a shackle or snap ring. Hangman's knot - read more