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Sailing

A good sailor only needs to know how to tie half a dozen basic
knots. These knots will help to secure and control the lines,
halyards, lanyards, painters, and sheets on yachts, dinghies,
and other boats.

Bowline » pp.240–41

A versatile knot—the
Bowline is often called
the king of all loop knots.

Easy to tie and untie, so
is ideal for tying lanyards
to fenders, sheets to sails,
and making a loop to throw
over a bollard. Similar knots:
» pp.246–47
Difficult to untie under Bowline with
strain and can loosen Two Turns
when not under load. » p.248 Bowline
with Stopper

Figure-Eight

» pp.38–39

A stopper knot with some
bulk that is quick to tie.

Ideal for stopping the
end of a rope from running
out through a block. Similar knots:
» pp.44–46
An easy knot to untie, Sink Stopper Knot
even if it has been » pp.47–48
under a lot of strain. Stevedore Knot