How to Tie a Monkey Fist ? ? | Sailing Wisdom

The Monkey Fist is a complicated looking knot, typically used for decorative purposes, but this knot has much more practical uses as well. Aside from looking cool, it adds weight and can be used to heave a line to shore to warp a boat into its mooring. This video shows you how to tie a monkey fist knot from beginning to end and as a special bonus, goes over some history about how this knot played a role in forming a commonly used phrase. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/rigging-doctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riggingdoctor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwisdom Website: https://www.riggingdoctor.com Paintings: artisticeyestudio@gmail.com Hotel Booking: https://travelgnu.com/author/rigging-doctor Thanks to our sponsors: Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/RiggingDoctor Sun Oven: https://www.sunoven.com/riggingdoctor Aleader Watershoes: https://amzn.to/2FnSKMe Our Camera Gear: GoPro Hero 5: https://amzn.to/2OKJC3D GoPro Hero 7: https://amzn.to/2DooGgR GoPro Mount: https://amzn.to/2ONdixg Drone DJI Spark: https://amzn.to/2OQlDQC Cruising Equipment: Electric Motor QT20 by Electric Yacht: https://electricyachtpacific.com/ Monitor Windvane by Scanmar International: https://www.scanmarinternational.com Mantus Anchor: https://amzn.to/2DIE20E Cordless Power Drill: https://amzn.to/2OPXolW Honda Generator: https://amzn.to/2FpNhEW 50 Watt Solar Panels: https://amzn.to/2C8L90t 100 Watt Flexible Solar Panels: https://amzn.to/2Py0f36 12 volt Solar Charge Controller: https://amzn.to/2QFnF7T 48 volt Solar Charge Controller: https://amzn.to/2RSRvWX Battery Wish List: Battle Born Lithium Batteries: https://amzn.to/2TfdpoP Renogy Lithium Batteries: https://amzn.to/2TgtLO3 Music: Music provided by Bensound http://www.bensound.com