The Arctic explorer Sir John Ross brought an Inuit sled back to England. On that sled the rawhide lashing were tied in knot similar to the bowline…
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Wednesday Knot: The Poldo Tackle
Quickly tied, this a great tackle for tensioning. You simply pull one way to tighten and the opposite to release. At sea use includes a…
View More Wednesday Knot: The Poldo TackleKnot Wednesday: Half-Blood Knot
This is useful angling knot to attach a line to hook, lure, or swivel. The half-blood prince knot is a basic and multipurpose knot you…
View More Knot Wednesday: Half-Blood KnotWednesday Knot: Anchor Bend
From the name of this knot you might expect its use-to secure an anchor to the end of line. This is perfect for use with…
View More Wednesday Knot: Anchor BendWednesday Knot: Carrick Mat
Not necessarily a useful knot but a great one to showoff. Once tied the knot forms an actual mat that can be used hot mat…
View More Wednesday Knot: Carrick MatKnot Wednesday: The Bowline
One of the most useful knots to know for a marine scientist and generally anyone around boats. The name derives its name from its often…
View More Knot Wednesday: The BowlineKnot Wednesday: The Monkey’s Fist
Every ocean scientist should know how to tie a half dozen or so knots. One of those should be a monkey’s fist, name because it…
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