Did you know that when you tie marine knots, one fast easy step can keep your knot in place without fear of slipping or excessive chafe and wear? With this simple guide, you will learn how to put friction to work for you to hold your small cruising boat in place every time.
When you tie up to a dock or moor in a slip, you often loop your lines over a piling or mooring ring. You will need to determine whether to tie up with a turn or a round turn. To help you decide, go through these two easy experiments. Then you will know beyond a shadow of a doubt what to do to keep your cruising boat safe and secure.
Tie a bowline knot with a single turn
