Knot Know-how: A New Approach to Mastering Knots and Splices (Wiley Nautical)

This beautiful full-colour book covers knots, splices and whippings. It begins with the ten knots everyone should know. The other knots are grouped by use so that if, for example, you want to make a loop you have eight knots to choose from. Each stage of each knot is illustrated and its uses, strong points and weak points are highlighted.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Ten knots everyone should know

Tying a rope to an object

Tying two ropes together

Loops

Stopper knots

Bindings & lashings

Shortening a rope

Fishing knots

Fancy ropework

Taking care of a rope's end

Making a temporary eye or loop

Joining ropes permanently

Tapering

Throwing, cleating, winching & coiling

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 Brittania.

Tim Davison competed regularly on the International Laser racing circuit in the 1970s and 1980s, and was on the podium for both the Open Worlds and European Championships and won the Masters European and UK National Championships during this time. He has won the British Moth national Championships four times as well as competing successfully in many other classes.