One of the first things you’ll learn when becoming a sailor is how to tie onto a cleat. Like most things in sailing there are options. There are two main recognized knots used for fastening a line to a cleat. The first is the cleat hitch and the second is called the OXO method. American’s[Read More]
knots
How to make a macromea bracelet
On our recent 49 hour non-stop sail from Greece to Sicily, I decided to have a go at making a macromea bracelet. As a kid I remember making them back when I was in school so I thought a little refresher would remind me how to make them. After a quick look at some Pinterest[Read More]
How to make a bottle knot
How to make a Bottle Knot This knot is used to tie onto the neck of a bottle. You can use it to create a float, as we did, to feed a rope underneath an anchor we pulled up. Or, if you’re in cold waters and you want to keep your beverages cold, you can[Read More]
