Mastering essential knots isn’t just about impressing fellow paddlers. It’s a crucial safety skill that can make the difference between a smooth kayaking experience and a potentially dangerous situation. In this article, I’ll talk about kayaking knots that every paddler should master. Whether you’re securing your kayak to a roof rack, tying off to a … Read more
A bowline on a bight knot is useful if you ever need a loop in your line and neither of the free ends of the rope are available. This knot is typically used by climbers to create footing knots or bosom’s chair but can be used for kayaking as well. In most scenarios you run … Read more
The sheet bend knot is a great knot to quickly tie to ropes together. This kayaking knot can be an alternative to the double fisherman’s knot. Step 1: Double up the middle of one of your ropes. Step 2: Bring the end of the other rope underneath the loop and then around both sides of the loop. Step 3: Bring the … Read more