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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.

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.