Knot Bible - Knots Made Easy

Knots made easy! - Learn the 50 essential boating knots for mooring, anchoring and rigging, with step-by-step photos, clear instructions and practical Knot Scores.

Master the 50 essential boating knots with Knot Bible—the practical knot-tying guide for sailors, boat owners, yacht crews and watersports enthusiasts.

Learn how to select and tie the right knot for sailing, boating, mooring, anchoring, rigging and everyday rope work.

Each knot includes: • Clear step-by-step photography • Concise knot-tying instructions • Practical descriptions and uses • A five-part Knot Score

ESSENTIAL KNOTS FOR SAILING AND BOATING Explore 50 useful nautical knots for securing lines, joining ropes, creating loops, handling sails, setting up rigging and managing mooring or anchor lines.

Hitches Learn reliable ways to attach a rope or line to a fixed object. Compare sailing hitches for mooring, fenders, rigging and general deck work—and understand the important difference between strength and security.

Bends Discover knots for joining two ropes or lines, including the sheet bend, carrick bend and rigger’s bend. Find out why sailors developed different bends for ropes of varying materials, thicknesses and loads.

Loops The bowline may be the King of Knots, but modern sailing ropes have created a need for new alternatives. Compare fixed and adjustable loops for marine use and learn which knot is best for each task.

Top 10 Knots Quickly access the most useful knots for sailors, boaters and anyone learning practical seamanship.

COMPARE KNOT PERFORMANCE Every knot receives a five-part Knot Score, rated from 1 to 5 for: • Strength • Security • Ease of tying • Ease of untying • Usefulness These practical ratings help you compare knots and select the right one for your rope, load and situation.

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WHAT'S NEW IN THIS VERSION • Save knots to Favourites for quick access • Instant search: Find any knot • View steps in a full-screen gallery • Follow hands-free slideshows at two speeds • Browse 50 knots by TYPE or BASICS or TOP 10 • Open helpful links without leaving the app • Faster performance and improved device compatibility • Cleaner design, larger images, clearer instructions

BUILD YOUR SEAMANSHIP SKILLS Knot Bible is a useful reference for sailing, yachting, dinghy sailing, cruising, racing, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, camping and other outdoor activities involving ropes and lines. Whether you’re learning basic sailing knots, refreshing your knowledge before going afloat or expanding your ropework skills, Knot Bible keeps clear visual instructions close at hand.

BASED ON THE KNOT BIBLE The app is based on The Knot Bible by Nic Compton—a comprehensive guide to knots for seafarers featuring more than 200 knots.