Knot Companion
Published on 12. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-0-470-06169-5 (ISBN)
Description
An essential guide to tying knots in splash proof ring bound format This full colour, clearly illustrated book covers cover the top 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope, and whipping (stopping the end unravelling). It is part of of Fernhurst's highly popular Companion series.
All Companion books feature essential information - colour coded for instant access. Designed to withstand the rigours of on-board use they are splash proof, ringbound and printed on durable laminated card.
Everyone needs knots: sailors, fishermen, girl guides, etc.
Features the 10 knots everyone should know.
Colour sequences of drawings show how to tie the knot, step-by-step.
The use, good and bad points of each knot is highlighted.
Splash proof ring bound format.
All Companion books feature essential information - colour coded for instant access. Designed to withstand the rigours of on-board use they are splash proof, ringbound and printed on durable laminated card.
Everyone needs knots: sailors, fishermen, girl guides, etc.
Features the 10 knots everyone should know.
Colour sequences of drawings show how to tie the knot, step-by-step.
The use, good and bad points of each knot is highlighted.
Splash proof ring bound format.
Reviews / Votes
"This slimline, ring-bound, waterproof book very clearly illustrates the most-used knots, in full colour." (Sailing For South Africa, March 2007) "There are lots of knot books around, but the fact you can hang this on a hook and it's splash-proof makes it great to have on board." (Boat Mart, August 2007)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 83 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
52 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-06169-5 (9780470061695)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Tim Davison is a highly experienced sailor, who spends much of his time racing dinghies and cruising the Mediterranean. Steve Judkins is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. He is a professional sailing instructor and was formerly in the Royal Navy, serving on HMY Britannia.
Content
Round turn & two half hitches; Clove hitch; Figure of eight; Reef knot; Bowline; Bowline on a bight; Sheet bend; Double sheet bend; Fisherman's bend / anchor hitch; Rolling hitch; Whipping; Definitions