Summary: Learn how to tie a square knot for sailing with expert boating tips in this free video clip on sailing.
Steve Damm Instructor ASA 2006 Instructor of the YearSailing still gives Steve goosebumps. Whether sailing across the bay, doing deliveries from Oregon to Cabo San Lucas, or seeing a...read more
"A square knot is used to tie two lines of the same size together such as the line I have here. So the easiest way that I remember is you have your left line and your right line. Right over left, twist. Left over right, twist. And this is what a square knot looks like. So you'll have two loops that are interlocked. The next knot we're going to do is a sheet bend. Sheet bend is for tying two lines of different diameters together. Start by creating a loop. Take the second line through the loop, around the backside and then back underneath itself and then tighten."
eHow Article: How to Tie a Square Knot for Sailing