Want to learn the most useful knot in sailing?
The bowline has earned the nickname “The King of Knots” for good reason. It creates a strong, secure loop that won’t slip under load, yet is easy to untie afterwards. Every sailor should know it.
Our latest interactive video takes you through tying a bowline, step by step. Pause, replay and practise at your own pace until you can tie it without thinking.
Whether you’re preparing for your Day Skipper course or simply brushing up on the basics, this is one knot you’ll use time and time again.
Give it a try and see if you can master the King of Knots.
Vessel Hierachy - Which is the give way vessel and what action should the give way take?
We’ve started adding professional voiceover to our interactive Rule Book, making it even easier to learn on the go, revisit tricky topics, or study away from the screen.
Take a look at this example interactive rule explainer and let us know what you think.
• Is the narration clear and easy to follow?
• Does it help you understand the rules more quickly?
• Would you use audio as part of your learning?
We’re still refining things, so your feedback will help shape the final version.
Which vessel is the give-way in this situation?
Vessel Hierachy - Which is the give way vessel and what action should the give way take?
Want a knot you will use for the rest of your sailing life?
Here’s a quick, step by step guide to tying a bowline.
It gives you a fixed loop that will not slip under load and is easy to untie afterwards. Perfect for sheets, mooring lines, and rescue lines.
Follow the steps above.
Tie it as you go.
See if you can do it again without looking.
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