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HOW TO TIE SAILOR KNOTS | BOWLINE, CLOVE HITCH, SHEET BEND & MORE

#knots #mercantmarine
Bowline
Clove Hitch
Round Turn 2 Half Hitches
Over Hand
Figure 8
Square Knot
Sheet Bend
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  • @adamroth9168
    @adamroth916811 ай бұрын

    A little story about knots that changed my life. We were docked in Casablanca when I suddenly had problems with knots. My left hand started behaving strangely. The first officer contacted the head office in Gothenburg, which in turn fixed a doctor's appointment. Was relieved and flew home unaware that after 24 years at sea I had just finished my last contract I was diagnosed with Parkinson's which changed everything. Talk about becoming identityless. I'm not looking for sympathy on anything. I'm writing this to try to explain how incredibly much Joe's uploads mean to me. These movies have a hell of a lot of meaning to me. Many thanks for giving me a bit of my profession through you / Adam 

  • @badlilcarboy1
    @badlilcarboy114 күн бұрын

    Thank you Joe. This is the best video I have found for these knots. I have wanted to learn how to tie knots for ever

  • @BlueRidgeMarine
    @BlueRidgeMarine Жыл бұрын

    Joe, watching this with my 5 year old grandson. He liked it, told him about you being a Merchant Marine. So we going to get him some rope and have him practice , and show him your boat videos. Thanks for taking the time to make these movies and sharing.

  • @williammullikin2076
    @williammullikin207626 күн бұрын

    this was very interesting, I always wondered about the types of knots

  • @tommos16
    @tommos166 ай бұрын

    Joe man, thanks for this video. And all the videos! I'm an Offshore Oil and Gas worker, but I work on FSO's / FPSO's. We call ourselves Semi Seamen haha. But now I have a one and a half year old, life is a lot harder at sea. Been Offshore in Qatar for six weeks and I miss him like mad but I mean this - your videos kept me sane. I watched them all, slowly but surely downloaded over a few weeks. You're an inspiration, and make me grateful for doing the job. They'll never truly know what it's like, but it is glorious at times and very hard at other times!

  • @mattdale5091
    @mattdale50912 ай бұрын

    That's cool you know all the knots.

  • @k4qs
    @k4qs Жыл бұрын

    Joe, You're such a knotty sailor. 😀😀😀 Love your videos. Thanks.

  • @jimjohnston7688
    @jimjohnston7688 Жыл бұрын

    My grandfather was a merchant sailor back in the 1920s. He tried to teach me some basic knot tying when I was a kid. No matter how many times I tried he always referred to my knots as a “Chinese let go”.😂

  • @mattdale5091
    @mattdale50912 ай бұрын

    I have always wanted to learn these knots. Really well done video.

  • @codyjones9361
    @codyjones9361 Жыл бұрын

    This video would have been awesome for my knots exam at a maritime academy 6 weeks ago

  • @rupertthedrone4717
    @rupertthedrone4717 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting! We call the square knot a reef knot in the UK! Your method of doing a bowline was quite interesting too! Love your content man!keep it up ❤️

  • @EatsLikeADuck
    @EatsLikeADuck Жыл бұрын

    Great video. This perspective makes it very easy to duplicate what you're doing. Thanks Joe!

  • @michaelfelkner6434
    @michaelfelkner6434 Жыл бұрын

    Hi joe All of your knots are the same ones i Leared in boy scouts back in 1968 😃😃😃

  • @SM-zx9mx
    @SM-zx9mx Жыл бұрын

    Keep doing what you do brother you might not know it but you're helping a lot of people with these videos!

  • @davidmelton7268
    @davidmelton7268 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Will definitely be bookmarking and rewatching a few dozen times...lol. You really are a great presenter. I think I'd watch you talk about almost anything!

  • @roderickcampbell2105

    @roderickcampbell2105

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed David. Excellent presentation and presenter. I can't remember how many knots I've tied. I forget them all but I may start remembering now. Thanks David, Joe.

  • @bobuncle8704
    @bobuncle8704 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Joe. Very handy. I always had a feeling you were knotty, now we know for sure 😎

  • @bfreshsound
    @bfreshsound Жыл бұрын

    Today I learned to double the clove hitch and how to make a sheet bend into a double beckett! Fantastic video. Looking forward to the shorts as a review.

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 Жыл бұрын

    Shorts would be awesome as I don’t know any of this. I appreciate everything that you teach us on this channel. I find this subject matter very interesting and important to understand.

  • @brianbarney1885
    @brianbarney1885 Жыл бұрын

    Love knots❤ Been missing you. Over, under, around and thru my bowline mantra!

  • @christiansjolander86
    @christiansjolander86 Жыл бұрын

    Finally i can... knot my shoes properly!

  • @Swabthedecknow
    @Swabthedecknow5 күн бұрын

    Here's one for ya Joe. (Not in the book). Tie a sheep shank. Grab the loops and pull. Instant Spanish Bowline. *Can be used in fashioning rescue harness.

  • @cbeany
    @cbeany Жыл бұрын

    My grandpa had drawings of sailor knots on the back of his business cards and it's my most treasured memento from him 💗

  • @IgorBogdanoffs
    @IgorBogdanoffs5 ай бұрын

    Boss, I would love if you expanded on this video! Covering all the other bowlines and others like a stopper hitch, timber hitch, barrel hitch, catspaw etc, there are people taking their OS tests and the way you showed it was excellent! Love from Tongue point job corps!

  • @manisteerocks7092
    @manisteerocks7092 Жыл бұрын

    This is a must watch video for anyone living on the water!..great job joe!!!!!

  • @jasonbray1622
    @jasonbray1622 Жыл бұрын

    Such a good video. Very clever! Thank for these, will definitely bookmark to learn some!

  • @alanbierhoff6831
    @alanbierhoff6831 Жыл бұрын

    That was a great tutorial. Thanks Joe

  • @robertwalton7307
    @robertwalton7307 Жыл бұрын

    Great tutoring Joe! Thanks!

  • @sarto7bellys
    @sarto7bellys Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you back Joe, learned a lot tonight, atb from England

  • @Swabthedecknow
    @Swabthedecknow8 ай бұрын

    The ol bosun I had (back in the day) had me carry a half fathom of line around in my pocket. When I was walking the deck or between watches I'd pull that line out and practice. Class 425

  • @mattdale5091
    @mattdale50912 ай бұрын

    pretty cool video.

  • @tamsinp7711
    @tamsinp7711 Жыл бұрын

    OK, that's (some of) the knots - lashings in a future video? Great guide, Joe!

  • @threeriversforge1997
    @threeriversforge1997 Жыл бұрын

    Marlinspike Seamanship is one of those things everyone should know, not just guys traveling on boats. Good stuff! Folks tend to not think of rope as a tool anymore, and that's sad. The best part is that after your line is worn out and can't be trusted to carry a load, you can turn it into mats and all sorts of other fun stuff.

  • @josephsevers9986
    @josephsevers998610 ай бұрын

    Very nice! Great idea for an episode. Keep up the good work!

  • @Gothumanity
    @Gothumanity4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for demonstrating. I have applied to join as a seaman and this was very helpful.

  • @FordHarbor
    @FordHarbor Жыл бұрын

    This is a great video, good job on the demonstrations. Can you show how to secure line to a cleat, like when you are tying off a boat to a dock?

  • @mikejung3908
    @mikejung3908 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Joe that was very imforative.

  • @lawrencefleck1117
    @lawrencefleck1117 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoy anything you do

  • @francispitts9440
    @francispitts9440 Жыл бұрын

    I learned some knots in my training for firefighting. I still use a few knots regularly. I’m retired now.

  • @uncertainzee
    @uncertainzee Жыл бұрын

    Welcome back!

  • @gourddrawing
    @gourddrawing Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. My goal is to learn & use these knots so I don't forget when I need them.

  • @dmc2087

    @dmc2087

    7 ай бұрын

    Learn how to tie and use a Pruisk knot , It could save your life

  • @stephenhope7319
    @stephenhope7319 Жыл бұрын

    a figure 8 on a bite is in the middle of a same size line. Looking at your cap at the beginning it looked like I was going to say it was a taught line hitch, glad I watched to the end. :)

  • @Nightstick
    @Nightstick Жыл бұрын

    Useful knowledge for a commercial sailor.

  • @dmc2087
    @dmc20877 ай бұрын

    I just need to add that I am a knot nerd , I need to be tying knots all the time and learning new knots and hitches everyday , right now I have a length of 3/8 Samson braid beside me , knots can save your life at sea or everyday

  • @kh3612
    @kh3612 Жыл бұрын

    Right over left, Left over right, Makes a square knot Tidy and tight! ☮️

  • @mikegleaden5096
    @mikegleaden5096 Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully clear demonstration of the basic knots. I learned all these in the scouts then used them at sea. I was also taught how to tie a bowline single handed - you know, in case you fall down a crevasse while climbing and have broken your arm. Funnily enough, never needed that, but the muscle memory is still there 50-odd years later, so in the unlikely event...

  • @HrLBolle

    @HrLBolle

    9 ай бұрын

    proceeds to fall down the stairs into the basement and has to heave himself back up with one arm and a power cord. all while typing the comment I'm commenting on with the little toe of the right foot twisted front to back after tripping over the phone charger causing the fall.

  • @bigguy78246
    @bigguy78246 Жыл бұрын

    Great video the simple effective way you explained and demonstrated was great. Wish I had this when I was learning will be showing others this to help them. Why are lines called rope on land I honestly haven’t a clue on this one.

  • @evt641
    @evt641 Жыл бұрын

    Tanker stash starter kit engaged! 🥸

  • @alexandersnellman2382
    @alexandersnellman2382 Жыл бұрын

    been wondering for the longest of times if there's a faster way to tie a bowline, thank you man

  • @guidofischer3735
    @guidofischer3735 Жыл бұрын

    It has been a while... Good to see a new Vlog from you

  • @Rob_S_Z06
    @Rob_S_Z06 Жыл бұрын

    Nice shot of my terminal in Tampa! Thats tank 17 with the pelican in the background😂

  • @melissalambert7615
    @melissalambert7615 Жыл бұрын

    Great lesson. I knew some of these when I lived in a mainly fishing community. And, No granny knots!

  • @stevejeffrey7948
    @stevejeffrey7948 Жыл бұрын

    Comments from the UK. Twas strange watching you tie the bowline as you do it in reverse. Scouts etc. are taught that the rabbit runs out of the hole around the tree and back down again. The square knot is called a reef knot here. Thanks for the memories.

  • @jamesftoland
    @jamesftoland Жыл бұрын

    This is so great! Love this channel.

  • @BobbinsB
    @BobbinsB Жыл бұрын

    Will the 7 Seas ever be the same without Joe's unique perspective on "life on the Ocean waves" eagerly awaiting the next instalments there Joe. Take care 'mate."

  • @JoeFranta

    @JoeFranta

    Жыл бұрын

    New videos are coming very soon!!!

  • @lancesmith1925
    @lancesmith1925 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Thanks !

  • @mikenelson1434
    @mikenelson1434 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent!!!!!!!!!!! More videos!!

  • @Shipspotting_Vietnam
    @Shipspotting_Vietnam Жыл бұрын

    Great! My dad used to teach me on those things!!

  • @oceanlinerkid
    @oceanlinerkid Жыл бұрын

    I was a deck hand for a season on the water taxi here in Chicago. I sucked at knots...D'oh!

  • @maxbrazel604
    @maxbrazel604 Жыл бұрын

    A Sheet Bend is only once around, but what you had showed in your video was a Double Sheet Bend 😊

  • @manisteerocks7092
    @manisteerocks7092 Жыл бұрын

    Ur hilarious!..I should have told u I was in the the Navy as well..

  • @user-fk3uo5cm8t
    @user-fk3uo5cm8t19 күн бұрын

    What about a rolling hitch? I've been sailing for 45 years and found it very useful

  • @metrotek5
    @metrotek5 Жыл бұрын

    When you dock at WorldPort Los Angeles, beers on me, brother.

  • @to8860
    @to8860 Жыл бұрын

    Good Stuff!!

  • @jurgendorries5763
    @jurgendorries57637 ай бұрын

    .... well explained 👍👍👍

  • @chubbrock659
    @chubbrock659 Жыл бұрын

    you just took me straight back to boy scouts!

  • @scottsharp9823
    @scottsharp9823 Жыл бұрын

    That’s a good video

  • @asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791
    @asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791 Жыл бұрын

    Forever in our hearts. RIP Mr Fanta

  • @mkl0707

    @mkl0707

    Жыл бұрын

    Where does it says he's died

  • @maxbrazel604
    @maxbrazel604 Жыл бұрын

    The one about the Carrick bend, as the rope doubled up as a figure of eight, as its very similar too that of a Carrick Bend Knot 😊

  • @highchamp1
    @highchamp1 Жыл бұрын

    Application Seeing them applied was really interesting. Rare that people do that. Just like math.

  • @crazyhorsetrading8655
    @crazyhorsetrading8655 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the demonstration, funny I just downloaded 3 books on knots and splicing, busy getting prepared for the sailing life.

  • @RobertBardos
    @RobertBardos Жыл бұрын

    helpful thanks Joe!

  • @szymonzych8970
    @szymonzych8970 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice

  • @maxbrazel604
    @maxbrazel604 Жыл бұрын

    I use too use a Figure of Eight Knot for a fraying end of a line 😊

  • @AnilKumar-kf7lg
    @AnilKumar-kf7lg Жыл бұрын

    Task 7 done

  • @trevorclark945
    @trevorclark945 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, I just got my AB, currently on a tugboat in Alaska, curious who you sail for and what’s the pay like, and what’s your rotation like? Keep on keeping on

  • @JoeFranta

    @JoeFranta

    Жыл бұрын

    I sail for whatever jobs and rotations on the SIU boards fit my plans. As far as salary check my video about it kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5dhyJRrndmpZaw.html .

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Joe!

  • @a-fl-man640
    @a-fl-man640 Жыл бұрын

    @70 i still have trouble tying my shoes but others will surely find this helpful. ship owners are probably too cheap, but one of those laser de-rust tools would beat the crap out of your needle scaler. they're expensive as hell but they eliminate the rust, so you get a clean surface to paint. ok, commercial is over.

  • @CapitanoG
    @CapitanoG Жыл бұрын

    Joe, don’t forget the engineers knot termed The Might Knot….it might hold, it Might Knot…..

  • @slim56100
    @slim56100 Жыл бұрын

    This vid would go down well on a B,D,S,M Chanel too. 😂

  • @ludfx4yyc403
    @ludfx4yyc403 Жыл бұрын

    💡👍

  • @Nautikos986
    @Nautikos986 Жыл бұрын

    Handymax💪

  • @69adrummer
    @69adrummer Жыл бұрын

    7:25 Looks like you accidentally tied a "cow hitch" by changing direction on the second half-hitch Round turn and two half-hitches ties a clove hitch on the line. You go over the standing part then go over again. You went under therefore, made a cow hitch.

  • @SoldierDad1980
    @SoldierDad1980 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Joe what’s up with next episode can’t have us waiting this long

  • @JoeFranta

    @JoeFranta

    Жыл бұрын

    New videos coming very soon!

  • @bruschi8148

    @bruschi8148

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JoeFranta Awesome!!

  • @user-qy6uh4ln5e
    @user-qy6uh4ln5e Жыл бұрын

    Интересные видео! Оставлю комментарий на русском языке для вас! Я Тоже моряк! Вам удачи в труде!

  • @TheVikeg
    @TheVikeg Жыл бұрын

    Hey I just joined the union. Do you still think going to Piney Point and going to school is the best route to become a merchant marine? Thanks man your videos are awesome.

  • @JoeFranta

    @JoeFranta

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends on your finances and availability to go through the whole program

  • @johnthomas5026
    @johnthomas5026 Жыл бұрын

    Joe, We love you man. Tell us you’re still alive!

  • @asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791

    @asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791

    Жыл бұрын

    He has unfortunately been confirmed deceased

  • @mkl0707

    @mkl0707

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791 where is this confirmation

  • @genepatterson4375
    @genepatterson4375 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Only problem with learning these knots is if you never need to use them they fade from your memory.

  • @maxbrazel604
    @maxbrazel604 Жыл бұрын

    Similar too your Clove Hitch, you just take one more turn like a Clove Hitch and then it becomes a Rolling Hitch 😊

  • @13a5h
    @13a5h Жыл бұрын

    Hat = Figure 8 with a bight. One use is attached to a climber's carabiner when on belay.

  • @Hammertime054
    @Hammertime054 Жыл бұрын

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @NorthsideHawk
    @NorthsideHawk Жыл бұрын

    Hello from Paul Murray and friends

  • @JoeFranta

    @JoeFranta

    Жыл бұрын

    Heyy! Just finished watching the live stream!

  • @Boddav
    @Boddav Жыл бұрын

    Let’s see more . Show ‘em how you stop off a mooring line. Timber hitch on a cargo hose.Rolling hitch and a bowline in the middle of the line,I think it’s called an artillery hitch. A great tutorial . The sound track tells us this is serious business.

  • @farmin4468
    @farmin4468 Жыл бұрын

    This is a quite boring video for most people I would imagine. I absolutely loved it though! I have always been super intrigued with knots. I use the square knot all the time for connecting baling twine together. All of the other knots were super interesting!!

  • @pdxflyguy
    @pdxflyguy Жыл бұрын

    Hat - Double Figure Eight

  • @hhamk3656
    @hhamk3656 Жыл бұрын

    Good job showing the applications too! We need a splicing video, so I can get my KZread mate’s license 😂🫡

  • @maxbrazel604
    @maxbrazel604 Жыл бұрын

    A Square Knot we use too call a Reef Knot 😊

  • @MrSeachaser175
    @MrSeachaser175 Жыл бұрын

    Most of the knots you show jamb when put under heavy load, which more times than not need to be cut off. Fishing knots are a good example of that.

  • @derekrohan9619

    @derekrohan9619

    9 ай бұрын

    None of those nots jam under load. That’s why they are used.

  • @MrSeachaser175

    @MrSeachaser175

    9 ай бұрын

    @@derekrohan9619 I completely disagree with you as I’ve had clove hitches jamb so tight under heavy load that I’ve had to cut them off. Also a Bowline will jamb up solid if tied incorrectly.

  • @snidelywhiplash8923
    @snidelywhiplash8923 Жыл бұрын

    I learned a bowline differently. When done, the top part looks like a horseshoe. Instead of going into the loop from the top, go in from the bottom. The rabbit runs out of the hole, goes around the tree, and then back into the hole. Maybe your way looks like that from the other side.

  • @user-li8rx5rc1o
    @user-li8rx5rc1o6 ай бұрын

    Have you ever worked with anyone from tongue point job corps

  • @alpour7281
    @alpour7281 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Joe , long time no see