A Figure 8 Knot is also known as stopper knot or Flemish knot, it is very popular not only in sailing, but also in rock climbing and caving. The main purpose of a Figure 8 Knot is to stop the line from running and sliding out of sight. Watch more How to tie videos: https://www.sailingeurope.com/blog/sailing-knots Learn how to tie a Figure 8 Knot. Step 1: Form a Q shape Form a loop by crossing the two sides of a line. Step 2: Twist top around At this point you should have two ends – a free and a standing one bring the free end under the standing one. Step 3: Bring end into the loop Bring it over and into the loop, forming a number eight. Step 4: Tighten Tighten the two ends.

Bowline Knot is the most useful and most popular knot in the world of sailing – it is easy to tie, but also to untie. It is, however, extremely firm and secure. Watch more How to tie videos: https://www.sailingeurope.com/blog/sailing-knots Learn how to tie a Bowline Knot: Step1: Form a loop Form a loop by simply crossing the two sides of the line. Step 2: Line through the rope At this point, you should have two ends – a free and a standing one. As you’ve made the loop, bring the free end of the line through the rope (as some like to say – the rabbit comes out of the hole). Step 3: Wrap it Wrap it around the standing end and bring it back through the loop (the rabbit goes around the tree and then back into the hole). Step 4: Tighten Tighten the knot by pulling both ends.

Square Knot is also known as a reef knot. It is easy to tie, but when you join two lines together be aware because it easily slips and comes undone. Watch more How to tie videos: https://www.sailingeurope.com/blog/sailing-knots Step1: Form a half knot Take two ropes – you have a left one and a right one and cross them to form a half knot. Step 2: Cross them again Cross them the second time – right over left. Step 3: Repeat and twist Then again, cross left over right and twist. Step 4: Pull and tighten Pull both sides and make sure both parts of the line exit the knot together.

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Charter your yacht in the exclusive base Rogač on Šolta island and spend your sailing holidays in Croatia cruising around the most exciting Adriatic islands of Hvar, Brač, Vis and more!

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Bavaria Cruiser 33 is perfect for small crews. Higher mast and longer boom enhance the sailing performances compared to the old model. The new model also offers a more elegant deck design. Find more Bavaria charter yacht models at the best prices: http://www.bavariayachtselection.com/

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Navigazione in Croazia in compagnia di altre barche a vela. http://www.sailingeurope.com/it/destinazioni/croazia

Sailing aboard charter catamaran Lagoon 450, leaving the town of Komiža on the island of Vis, Croatia.

Sailing into the bay of Komiža, island of Vis, Croatia, aboard charter catamaran Lagoon 450. Komiža is one of the favorite sailing destinations in the Split sailing area. Find out all about this region of Adriatic and get your perfect charter yacht: http://www.ayachtchartersplit.com/

In the cove of Stiniva, island of Vis, Croatia, aboard the charter catamaran Lagoon 450 chartedred from SailingEurope Charter: http://www.sailingeuropecharter.com/en/our-fleet/catamarans/madagascar---lagoon-450

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Rather than taking a photo we took a short video of this sailboat in the sunset. Filmed in the southern Adriatic, Croatia.

Charter Catamaran Lagoon 450 filmed in Marina Palmižana, Croatia. Marina Palmižana is on the islet of Palmižana near the town of Hvar, popular among the celebrities and royalties. Find out more about sailing and chartering yachts in Croatia: http://sailingeurope.com/en/yacht-charter-in/croatia

Charter catamaran Lagoon 450 sailing off from the Marina Palmižana in the proximity of the island and town of Hvar, Croatia. Find out more about chartering Lagoon 450 in Croatia and other popular sailing destinations: http://www.sailingeurope.com/en/yacht-catalogue/catamarans/5/888/lagoon/lagoon-450

Sailing yachts moored in the quiet cove on the southern side of the islet of Palmižana. Palmižana is part of Pakleni otoci archipelago situated in front the town and island of Hvar. Find out more about Pakleni otoci; http://www.sailingeurope.com/blog/an-archipelago-named-%E2%80%9Cthe-islands-of-hell%E2%80%9D

Sailing aboard the charter catamaran Lagoon 450 in Croatia, Lagoon 450 is a comfortable and spacious catamaran, perfect for family vacation: http://www.sailingeurope.com/en/yacht-catalogue/catamarans/5/888/lagoon/lagoon-450

Sailing trip aboard a charter Lagoon 450 to the remote island of Sušac. The family of four sailed aboard this charter catamaran from Dubrovnik to Rogač (island of Šolta).

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