The Knot Bible: The Complete Guide to Knots and Their Uses
shows in clear step-by-step sequences how to tie the 200 most useful knots for sailboat and powerboat owners alike. There are sections on the history of the most important knots, as well as practical information about where and when to use them. A handy fact box gives an instant measure of how strong, how secure, how difficult to tie and untie, and how useful each knot is. This indispensable guide will have you making hitches, bends, loops, and decorative knots in no time.