Reeds Knot Handbook: A Pocket Guide to Knots, Hitches and Bends

Description

All boaters need to have a repertoire of reliable knots and splices they can call upon in many situations, both on board and at the dockside. This handy pocket guide, part of the bestselling Reeds Skipper's Handbook series, is a quick aide memoire for experienced sailors, but also provides novice sailors with all they need to know to master the most useful knots and splices they will need on a regular basis when going to sea. Each knot gets a double page spread with a clear photograph showing what the finished knot should look like, and step-by-step diagrams accompanied by straightforward instructions about how to tie it. Helpful text also describes each knot's use, when and why to use it, how strong it is, how quickly it can be tied (and untied), and what type and thickness of rope can be used to tie it with. This is the perfect pocket companion.

Jim Whippy is a former magazine editor who now writes books, presents DVDs and helps select the English team for the sea angling world championships. He is the author of Sea Fishing, also published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

"This handy pocket guide contains all the most useful boating knots, whether on board or alongside" * Boat Mart Magazine * "This handy pocket guide contains all the most useful knots you'll need whether on board or at the dockside." "A perfect aide-memoire for experienced sailors, and the ideal learning tool for novices." "you will be able to select the correct knot for every situation". "This book is a treasure trove of knots packed with information!" * All at Sea (July 2011) * 'A great pocket sized companion with simple, easy to understand diagrams. Well worth getting hold of a copy.' * Sailing Today (August 2011) *