Boating Knots
Knots aren't just for boaters
When we think of boating, we think of knots--knots to tie lines and fenders. We all admire those boaters who know which knots to tie and when to tie them, but there are still too many who haven't taken the time to learn just a few simple knots.
Of the hundreds of knots you see in books and on the net, you can get by nicely with just six--that's right, just six knots. Knowing these six basic knots, you'll be able to tie fenders, lines, join lines, create rescue lines and much more.
Only learning six knots doesn't take a big investment of time or money but the payback will be enormous.
But there is so much more to "knots". Knots aren't just for boaters. Knots are for everyone whether you are a:
- Boater
- Mother
- Father
- Student
- Teacher
- Fisherman
- Hunter
- Delivery Person
- or anyone else
Knots will help you in your everyday life all year long. The real bonus to using knots regularly, is that you become very good at it and it becomes automatic--you don't have to stop and think about which knot and how to tie it, you just do it. When boating season comes around, you are ready! One last thing to cross off your list as done.
Doug Dawson grew up on the family marina and had to learn knots early in his life. He is also a Queen Scout so was taught the value of knowing knots there as well.
There are many knot books on the market, but they concentrate on how to tie and not so much on the hundreds of uses. Learning six simple knots can help you in your every day life, not just boating--maybe even save your life or help you save someone else.
Doug also learned as a boy, how to do eye splices and prepare the fender and dock lines just the right length with the right ends. This is not only easy but it's fun too. The real bonus is that it is much less expensive than buying pre-prepared lines.
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