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Fender Knots Know Knots

Double Sheet Bend

The Double Sheet Bend is one of if not the best way to join to ropes of different diameter and works equally as well with ropes of similar...Read More

Fender Knots Know Knots

Double Fishermans Knot

Learn how to tie the Double Fishermans knot in a matter of minutes. The Double Fishermans knot is a great knot for joining two ropes of eq...Read More

Sheet Bend

The Sheet Bend is a great knot for joining two ropes of different diameter together. Learn how to tie a sheet bend in minutes by watching ...Read More

Fishermans Knots

The Fishermans Knot is a simple but effective way to join two lengths of rope together. The knot is more secure than a sheet bend under li...Read More

Halyard Shackle Knot

This simple Halyard Shackle Knot tightens on itself creating a round end that ensures the Halyard does not get stuck in mast sheave or oth...Read More

1870 America's Cup

After a 19 year wait due to the civil war in America James Ashbury became the first to trigger the deed of gift and challenge for the Amer...Read More

1851 America's Cup

The first America's Cup was raced as part of the 1851 World Fair which was held in England. The race was organised by the Royal Yach...Read More

Fender Knots Know Knots

Anchor Hitch :- Fender Knots Part 5

The Anchor Hitch is a super secure fender knot which tightens on itself when load is applied. It is really simple to tie, all you need i...Read More

Fender Knots Know Knots

Highwayman's Hitch :- Fender Knots Part 4

The Highwayman’s hitch is a quick-release draw hitch used for temporarily securing a load that will need to be released easily and clean...Read More

Fender Knots Know Knots

Slipped Clove Hitch :- Fender Knots Part 3

The Clove Hitch is the simplest and most effective knot for securing your fenders. It can be tied and untied in seconds if you finish it o...Read More

Fender Knots Know Knots

Clove Hitch :- Fender Knots Part 2

The clove hitch Along with the bowline and the sheet bend, it is often considered one of the most important knots to know. A clove hitch is...Read More

Fender Knots Know Knots

Round Turn with Two Half Hitches :- Fender Knots Part 1

The round turn and two half hitches is a hitch used to secure the end of a rope to a fixed object. The name refers to the components used ...Read More

Fibreglass Rudder Repair

Why pay a boat building to do your repairs when doing them yourself is easy than you might think. If you were inspired by the simplic...Read More

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