Knots for Boaters by Brion Toss

A classic knot reference (in print for almost 20 years!) from one of America’s best-known knot authorities and professional riggers, Brion Toss. Whether you want to tie lines together, lash oars in place, attach a sail to a boom, or extend a towing line, the right knot is here. Learn the most versatile, trustworthy, and useful knots on a boat with illustrated step-by-step instructions that make tying and securing simple. Knots for Boaters covers more than 65 knots, splices, belays, and coils, plus fancy work that transforms a plain knot into an adornment for handles and wheels. Author Brion Toss explains knotting jargon and encourages readers to develop a concise repertory of knots for their own day-to-day boating routines. Plus find practical tips on safe winching, proper tackle set-ups, and rope-end whipping.

Cover: Soft cover
Pages: 192
Size: 5" x 8"
Color: Black and white illustrations
ISBN: 9781588167781