Knots For Sailors
with Lisa & Andy Batchelor | Kinetic Sailing
Learn what knots to use and how to tie them.
90 Minutes
English
Unlimited Access
Have you ever wondered which is the best knot for a particular task? Or struggled with how to tie that knot correctly? This online course blends illustration, discussion, and step-by-step videos to help bring knot-tying to life in a practical sense. You’ll learn the "knotical" terminology and appropriate uses for knots, loops, hitches, and bends. As you practice along with the presentation, you’ll receive clear directions and memory aids to make it stick, as well as tips to help you teach your crew once you’ve mastered the skills.
Who is this online class for?
This online class is suitable for all levels of boaters who want to learn how to tie the correct knot for the appropriate purpose. With focus on knots from Basic Sailing to Advanced Cruising, it includes the 20 essential knots depicted in the American Sailing Portable Nautical Knot Tying Kit. Join us with your own kit, or with a few lengths of line in hand, and tie along! Whether you’re a new sailor or a seasoned skipper, you’ll learn valuable tips and seamanship skills in this class to enhance your sailing expertise.
List of Topics:
- Properties and types of ropes
- Parts: Standing & Working Ends
- Shapes: Bight, Loops and Turns
- Stopper Knots
- Binding Knots
- Loops
- Hitches
- Bends
- Constructing the knots using American Sailing’s Kit
- Constructing the knots onboard
What's Included
- Downloadable PDF
- Live online class & on-demand recording
- Live Q&A
- Access to Kinetic Sailing knot-tying videos
- Resource links
- The American Sailing Portable Nautical Knot Tying Kit is not included, but can be purchased separately - BUY NOW >
WHY KNOWING HOW TO TIE THE RIGHT KNOT IS IMPORTANT
Safety
The correct knot secures sails, lines, and equipment, preventing accidents or injuries caused by loose or improperly fastened gear. A reliable knot can save lives in emergencies, such as securing a rescue line or towing a vessel.
Efficiency and Functionality
Different tasks on a sailboat, such as anchoring, mooring, or adjusting sails, require specific knots to perform effectively without slipping or coming undone. Using the wrong knot can lead to inefficiencies or even damage to equipment.
Minimizing Wear and Tear
Proper knots distribute tension evenly and reduce stress on lines and equipment, prolonging their lifespan. An improper knot can create weak points, leading to frayed or snapped lines.
Ease of Use
The right knot can be tied and untied quickly, even under challenging conditions like high winds or rough seas. Knots like the bowline, for example, create secure loops that are easy to untie after being under load.
Your Instructor
CAPTAINS ANDY BATCHELOR AND LISA BATCHELOR FRAILEY
Founders, Sail Solomons ASA School & Charter Base
Captains Andy Batchelor and Lisa Batchelor Frailey are lifelong sailors and retired military officers. Andy served in the Royal Air Force in aviation and intelligence, and Lisa served in the US Navy in aviation, meteorology, and oceanography – a combination of skills that have proven very useful to sailing and passagemaking.
They founded and operated Sail Solomons ASA school and charter base, receiving numerous awards for ASA Outstanding School and Outstanding Instructors. Andy and Lisa are the writers of five ASA textbooks.
Cruising for seven years onboard their Passport 47 ZINGARO and Outbound 46 KINETIC, Andy and Lisa have made numerous coastal passages and ocean voyages, conducting cruising and passagemaking training while living aboard in exotic locations. They have conducted instructional passages on many makes and models of cruising and performance catamarans. They also organize and lead sailing flotillas on catamarans and monohulls in the Caribbean. Andy and Lisa regularly speak at Cruisers’ University and present many live and virtual seminars.
Andy and Lisa launched Kinetic Sailing to offer marine consulting, charter brokerage, instructional yacht deliveries, and tailored instruction with a global scope. They are USCG Captains, ASA Master Instructors, cruisers, racers, analysts, and business owners with a wealth of experience in the sailing industry.
