This practical step-by-step guide to tying knots provides essential information for all sailors and anyone wanting to tie knots. The book gives clear, step-by-step diagrams showing how to tie knots, splices and whippings. Each knot is shown in stages, the use for the knot is given and the good and bad points are highlighted for each knot. It covers how to tie the 10 knots everyone should know; other useful knots; splices and whippings; and how to choose the right rope for the right situation.
