Here is every important knot that a boater will need, exquisitely illustrated in a stay-open spiral-bound book. Starting with a fascinating history of rope and

The knots are classified by their use and color-coded into sections: hitches (tying onto something); bends (tying onto another line); stopper (tying a line so i

This classic reference from one of America's best-known knot authorities and professional riggers is as indispensable as ever. Whether you want to tie lines tog

A complete, comprehensive, and useful book devoted to nautical knots. Well-known rigger Brion Toss covers more than 100 knots, describing for each its uses, adv

A first-person account of onboard life with photos and how-to information. Thinking of taking up full-time residence on a boat? Dave Kelley, the former Executiv