Navy Veteran here. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tutorial. I knew all of these from the Navy-no idea why they teach them, but probably tradition. Your video exceeds the standard because you get down to business. No chit-chat, no, please do this for part two. You said you were teaching knots and you did just that, thank you.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for your kind comment. I’m delighted

This is an outstanding video showing how to tie these knots. Pacing is excellent, lighting and camera angle is perfect plus you showed the tying several times. I wish you made a video showing how to tie lots of other different knots. Thanks for sharing.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I’ve been searching for a knot tying tutorial, and after viewing about 10 this is the best one yet! Thank you!

perfect way to teach. thank you.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment.

I had not heard the story till now. Sweet. I will teach my granddaughter this way! Thank you!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

Very clear instructions. No waffle! Thank you.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

13 күн бұрын

Thank you. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the video.

Im watching lot of teachings videos but not one its so much easy to understand like you You deserved ton of congrats

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Great explanation. Simple but easily to learn...

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

8 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! Thank you Misanti888

Tying knots like these everyday, makes my job as a deckhand intriguing!! and everyday I experiment a new one and gets myself more fascinated to become enthusiastic about my job!!!😁😁😁😁

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

I like the sound of that. Keep it up

Best knot video. Thanks for sharing your gift of teaching knot tying and making it easier!

Not just for sailing, also great when you are doing a Nautical look in your bathroom! 🤪 Thanks so much for the instruction. Fair winds and following seas. 😁

Thank you so much! Very great to explain! You are a great instructor!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for the kind compliment. I'm delighted that my videos are helping you.

Of all the knot tutorials I’ve watched yours is by far the easiest follow. Thank you!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle. I’m very happy to hear it.

This was the best video on knots I have come across. Really clear style - as with all your videos thank you

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

good demonstrations. for the last knot an important variation is the one handed bowline

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Jedi. The one handed bowline is indeed an important variation. Thanks for watching!

The best video I have seen about knots. Thank You. Keep the good work.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it Ellie. Thanks for kind feedback 🙏

After having learned the sheet bend in the Cub Scouts (U.S.) in my youth, this oddly named knot finally makes sense in the context of sailing. Thank you for the crystal clear, highly informative videos.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you so much for the kind comment.

Thanks for a great video on knots. Someone finally made an easy to follow tying guide, and when and how they can be used. Wonderful job, appreciate it!!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome David and Jeannie. It is my pleasure. So happy that you are finding my videos useful. Thank you for taking the time to comment. All the best.

Marco, you are really concise, clear and absolutely well explained. A true pleasure to learn from you friend

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging comment Stef. I’m delighted that you are enjoying my videos.

Thanks for a great lesson on basic knots!

Thank you so much for this tutorial - I have struggled with knots all my life. In the days before the internet I just couldn't follow the written instructions and later on videos went too quickly. Repeating the knot several times slowly so I can follow along really helps. I could never understand why I had a 50:50 chance of getting a reef knot right - unknowingly leading with my left hand didn't help matters. Your tip to compare the lie of the second crossover with the first really helps me confirm I am going the right way. Your sheet bend tip is absolutely brilliant.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your kind, positive and encouraging comments. I'm delighted that you are finding value in my videos.

Very clear,the most understandable I’ve found. Thanks

Thank you Sir ! Your are the best of the best Instructor

Always enjoy these! Keep them coming!!! :)

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

You got it! Thanks so much for the kind feedback!

Hey Marco, I am learning all I can about sailing as I am about to buy a boat in the next few months. I was interested in how to heave to and you've answered in one of the vids wonderfully. I had to watch it again cause I really enjoyed your method of presentation, so much so that I have binge watched to this point..., thank you thank you thank you.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Thanks for another great video, Marco.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment. Glad you enjoyed it.

I'm taking sailing lessons this summer, and this video was extremely helpful! Thank you!!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great Kaitlin. Thanks for the kind comment and good luck with your lessons this summer.

Best sailing knots video. Thanks Marco you makes it easy and simple

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Delighted you found the demos useful

WONDERFUL great simplification and explanation

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Seamus

@seamuscharles9028

Жыл бұрын

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine and Thank YOU Just bought an Excaliber 36ft for my 70th birthday Have to Learn Everything A New Adventure Keeps One Young

Teaching to my Daughter..these are perfect ❤️

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of assistance

Good knots ... very show... Thank you here from Brazil, Guarulhos...

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Excellent video (and channel!)... Keep them coming!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

I remember how hard it was for me to fully understand to tie the bowline knot for the first time! But now I know how to tie it with a twist!!😁😁😁

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

That's great!

Great video, when I was taught the bowline 65 years ago in scouts, there was an extra line to the verse with the bunny. It was: "and pull all three". So the instruction was: "Then bunny came out of the burrow, round the tree, went down the burrow and pull all three".

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Yet another brilliant job on informative video

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you for the video

Great for skill refreshing after the winter away from the boat

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

It sure is!

Thank you loads. Need refreshing for clove for climbimg 👍

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help

Fabulous video. Thanks so much. I am hoping to go to basic keelboat sailing school soon and this will make things much less stressful.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Yes it should make life easier for you. Good luck on your course.

I know you covered it but the bowline loop must have the standing part of the line beneath the loop (as was mentioned as an OVER-hand loop). The bowline falls apart if you use an UNDER-hand loop. I've gotten good at tie a bowline and square knot. I have reasonable success w/ the figure eight knot. I need to practice the other ones. Very well-done instructional video. Thank you!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

Thanks for the great lesson, and thank you for filming POV since that really helps understand the knots much faster!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Index 01:02 Figure eight (stopper knot) 02:32 Reef Knot (Square knot) (tie two same diameter) 04:23 Clove Hitch (tie around a pole) 05:51 Round Turn & 2 Half Hitches (tie life lines) 07:40 Sheet bend (two lines different diameter) 09:47 Bowline (will not slip)

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information. I have added it to the description

Thanks for the 2 finger method I always flip it wrong if I haven't tried one in a while

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear

Awesome tutorial! So simple & helpful!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Keep up the good work on your channel

Thanks YOU Sri MORE

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

First of all, great video, congrats. For all the knots you gave an example on what situation (on the boat) you would use such a knot, but for the sheet bend you haven't. I know that it is used to tie two ropes of different diameter, but in what situation this occurs on a sailing boat? Thanks

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

There are lots of jury rig type situations where you might need to add length to a line and you have to tie different lines together. It’s one of those knots you have in your back pocket till one you day you recognize a need for it.

Great video. One of the best knot videos I've seen. Check out Tips From A Shipwright's bowline video if you get a chance. Louis shows how the "wrong" sheet bend can slip. I've been tying the double sheet bend ever since I saw this. I have trouble remembering if the bitter ends are supposed to be on the same side of opposite sides.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind feedback Jeff. In spite of being an instructor for almost thirty years I tied the sheet bend the wrong way half the time because no one ever pointed out to me that the ends have to be on the came side or it could slip. Learn something new everyday. I will check out the video you suggest. Thanks again

This seems to be the simplest video on how to tie the knots that are most often used on a sailboat. I have a prospective crew coming soon so I sent her a link to this video to get her started.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara, that’s great. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful.

The Square Knot is responsible for more deaths and injuries than all other knots combined -- when used as a bend -- to tie two lines together under load. -- Clifford Ashley, Ashley Book of Knots (ABOK) Excellent on Round Turn and Two Half-Hitches and Sheet Bend.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. I love Ashley's Book of Knots

I got interested in why the left-hand sheet-bend is supposedly inferior to the right-hand one. A review of this online (including a reference to a peer-reviewed paper) shows that they are essentially the same in terms of strength and holding power. The same can be said of the left-hand bowline (cowboy) versus the right hand bowline.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

7 ай бұрын

That’s really good to hear. I’ve had some flak over that. Thx for sharing.

1:01 Figure eight 1:48 2:30 Reef knot 4:23 Clove hitch 5:50 Round turn and two half hitches 7:40 single sheet bend 9:47 bowline

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

The bowline is also used in climbing to secure the harnas of the climber to the climbing rope but it is often considered less safe as the figure 8 where the end of the rope is woven through the original figure 8 knot.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

I have heard that but like you say the figure eight is the industry standard

With the bowline, one thing that may be very helpful is that you present the tying of the knot with the standing end of the line running away from you. Most times when you are tying this knot, or many times, the line will be running the opposite way. So what happens, your standing there with a pile of rope - I mean line - at your feet, and suddenly everything looks upside down and backwards. Might be helpful to show it tied in both orientations.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input

Ah, and a suggestion, if you can edit this video, I would include the Rolling hitch knot, since it is very useful to transfer the load from one line to another in case, for example, your mainsheet has an override on the winch and you can use a spare line to remove the load while you remove the override. Thanks

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

The rolling hitch is in part two kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpeWw7uRm5bckco.html

bit of a late comment but when it comes to the reef knot I always heard that a zeppelin knot is a better option. since it's really secure (more secure than a reef knot afaik) and mroe importantly it's non jamming (and real easy to break) just wanted to check if this is true? but other than that small question, awesome knot guide, coherent and easy to follow :)

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

9 ай бұрын

I had never heard of the Zeppelin knot, I had to look it up. It’s similar to a Carrick Bend. The problem is that you can’t tie under load. The reef knot, in my opinion only has one use and that is to tie in the reef pints of a sail. I don’t believe that a Zeppelin knot would lend itself well to that. Thanks for the question and comment.

@psychotimo

9 ай бұрын

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Yeah that makes sense, the zeppelin seems a bit more complex to make and I feel like it wouldn't be as easy to adjust (definitely when under load) and is probably a massive pain to untie while under load. being non-jamming and very secure might be a plus, but if the reef knot does the job and is a lot easier to work with then why make it harder for yourself. thanks for the answer, was a nice clarification ^^

When tying a bowline, can you go the wrong way around the tree?

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

My understanding is that is the way it is tied in Europe. I think it's probably ok but I have always tied it the traditional way.

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@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Knots and Splices by Cyrus L Day

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Silly question...what thickness of rope is that, and where can I get it? Practice rope online seems to always be really skinny and short, and not real rope (or it comes with a built in loop).

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

I believe that it’s 3/8. I got it from a local marine supply store. If you’re stuck I could get done for you and nail it.

@jacklantic

Жыл бұрын

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine thank you!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

@@jacklantic I really hate auto correction 😡 I meant to say I can get you some and mail them. Where do you live?

@jacklantic

Жыл бұрын

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine just trying to find a way to not have to buy 200ft between two ropes 🤣

@jacklantic

Жыл бұрын

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Austin, TX!

Great demonstration! I know there is a way to tie a bowline with just one hand and it is meant to be done for safety (for example you fall in the water and can grab a line with one hand while you hold to the boat with the other hand). I see the value of it but I never mastered it. Maybe you can demonstrate it. Thank you!

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment Dan. That’’a a great idea. I’ll let you know when it’s up.

@knot4man

2 жыл бұрын

When I've seen the one- hand bowline demonstrated, it involves putting your whole hand through the "rabbit- hole." If a sudden unexpected strain comes on the line, you could be trapped and injured or pulled overboard or injured. I know of a fatal accident where a half hitch in a spinnaker line around someone's ankle (not involving a bowline) pulled him overboard.

@Dan_C604

2 жыл бұрын

@@knot4man interesting point, i didn’t think of it.

Good video, and it is a good for demonstration, but if there is any chance of the load pulling before you are ready, you should not put your fingers through the knots like in the sheet bend demonstration.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Fair point and thank you for the comment, but I really can't imagine a scenario where I would be tying a sheet bend with any chance of the load pulling before I was ready. In that sort of scenario I would be using a different knot.

‘Carpe Diem’ - fish of the day?

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

7 ай бұрын

🤣

2:46 Then Call Direct-Line

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Reef knot! Thank you

Fun fact: The bowline is called "the dragons noose" in czech and the story goes: The dragon flew out of the lake, around the tower and back into the lake.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, I had never heard that before.

8:01 memory jog: “bite the big one”

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Thannk you

Everyone knows the reef knot, tying shoes for example, albeit with some extra bites.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

Everyone who ties their shoes properly knows the reefknot without knowing it. Just foregoe the slips

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

That's true

Is that a Rolex? Looks like it

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

Omega Seamaster

The Rabbit Hole Knot.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

Жыл бұрын

AKA the Bowline 😉

Reef knot should not be used as a bend, even if the lines are the same diameter. There's just never a reason to use it as a bend, and excellent reasons not to use it. Only for reefing sails, or, binding shoes or sacks or so.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I was going to say the only thing I ever use it for is reefing mainsails and I don't even do that anymore. Thanks for the comment.

@sergeyg2926

2 жыл бұрын

Kurt, as always, makes an excellent point. Reef knot is not a bend, it's a binding knot: it only performs well and reliably when the knot lays against a surface. Moreover, one of the best things about a reef knot is not how you tie it, but how you untie it - and this is rarely shown. If you yank on one of the tails sharply in the direction opposite from where the tail points, the reef knot will collapse into a cow hitch, which you can grab and easily slide off the tail you yanked on - giving you a very quick way to untie the knot when you need to shake out a reef.

Most people teach the bowline a bit different. The free part should be outside not inside the hole for several reasons.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen it in any book shown with the free part outside. In fact I was taught that having the free part outside was technically incorrect. I will consult Ashley’s

@BluesFilmer

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine that is really funny i am located in Germany and you did not pass the boat diploma when you do the knot like you do…

@BluesFilmer

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKR6xJmnoaSWdco.html here explains a German sailing instructor why you have to put the loose end to the outside. Anyway i watched several American videos and they all do it your way. Seems like here is a difference between Americans and Europeans …

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to mention that I was aware of the difference and that Europeans tied it that way. Interestingly I learned it originally as a kid in Boy Scouts in South Africa and then I was shown the free part in the inside.

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

That is funny. Thank you commenting on the difference.

Wasn't sailing for 30+ years and bought me an old nicholson 32 last week in good nick. Now watchin all the vids here to refresh the knowledge hidden in the depths of my memory. Very useful all these episodes, thank u so much. Greetings from the Netherlands .

@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine

10 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Congratulations. Nicholsons are such great boats.