Sailing Knots

The king of knots — fixed non-slipping loop for mooring, rescue, and sheet attachment. Every sailor's most important knot.

The essential dock and sail boat knot. Secures a halyard or dock line to a horn cleat in three moves.

Quick two-wrap hitch for fenders and temporary attachments. Fast to tie and adjust on any post or ring.

Most reliable all-purpose hitch for rings and posts. Round turn absorbs shock, two half hitches lock the load.

Standard stopper knot for sheet ends — prevents lines running back through blocks and fairleads.

Correct way to join two ropes of different diameters. More reliable than a square knot for unequal lines.

For tying reefing points around a furled sail. Lies flat, quick to tie — only for equal diameter lines under low tension.

Grips a rope or spar axially under tension. Essential for relieving load on a jammed winch.

Simplest hitch — always used in pairs as two half hitches for reliable temporary fastening to any post or ring.