6 knots to know

In this video Instructor Tim shows how to start practicing the 6 most common knots you'll need to learn for your sailing course.

[emmab]

Nautilus Team, Nice Video. Very Clear. Have a listen at ~3:50…a small error. Thanks for all the great content. Please keep it coming. Cheers!

[sailing.everyday]

Thanks for sharing this video!! Very cool to learn the ropes 🪢✨

[louisemortlock]

Thanks so much for the easy explanations, I can now do a Bowline. And judging by the comments there's 2 of them so learned the one you have taught which is what we were using already but now I can do it. The way you have explained the knots was really easy for me to follow thankyou

[JohnGreen_US]

Nice, quick, clear summary of useful sailing knots!

Most will complete a Round-Turn & Two Half Hitches with a Clove Hitch. To my knowledge that's the proper way to finish & in your video you call your finish a Clove Hitch ... but what you actually tied was a Cow Hitch. A Clove is formed by tying two successive half hitches in the same direction, either starting both half hitches over, or both under. Now, maybe a Cow Hitch is okay, but I don't know if it's as strong & stable. Perhaps you can verify. Again, I think your video is well done and provides great information. Thanks.

[TheAndyJBall]

I always like to hear why sailing knots. Many sites with many knots but why are sailing knots special. This will only lead to greater understanding and correct application.
To provid a clue, wet and in tension for those who don't know.

There is a site that tries to prove one knot stronger than another, bowline for example, so purpose becomes everything

[fiftyseven]

Does round turn and two half hitches knot have another name?

[edpicard]

Very nice videos. The bowline and are not the same as taught by the American Sailing Association. Even though they may be just as effective or possibly even more effective, students learning these variations in your videos may run into problems when taking ASA Certification tests.

[andrewbeattie]

Locking turns on any cleats are a dangerous no-no.