Sailing School: Essential knots and line handling techniques for Sailors

[@thelastpirate]

Thanks for watching. Hope you learned something! If you'd like info on a specific topic please leave a comment below. Much love. -James

[@Sailingconfessions]

I grounded my boat, any advice with insurance claims, or dealing with adjusters? Lol

[@RoyBlumenthal]

I tie my bowlines the old, slow way. Your way is so much faster and easier. Would love to see a vid on that technique. Wanna drill it so that it becomes muscle memory.

[@thelastpirate]

​@@Sailingconfessions Sorry, no advice there. I will say, about grounding, hitting the keel hard will push the rear up into the hull and break stringers/glass/etc. Very difficult to fix on a double hull boat. Hope it goes well for you! :)

[@thelastpirate]

@@RoyBlumenthal You talking about the snubber? The green line in the video?

[@RoyBlumenthal]

@@thelastpirate The green line right at the beginning? I think you did a rolling hitch to the anchor chain, and an alpine butterfly to the post. No... I'm referring to the bowline you tied on one of your short lines -- a blue one -- at 21:24 in the vid. It's one of your spare utility lines, and you tie it around one of the shrouds (I think). I learned the old slow way... Rabbit hole. Round the tree. Etcetera. The way you did it took about half a blink of an eye, and requires less actual handling of the rope. It kinda looked like a magic trick.

[@jaysonbowerman115]

Love your easily understandable “over/under” technique

[@bidlymovies987]

Great review James. You are a pro level cruiser and a clear and concise teacher.

[@michaelcarron3418]

That was a good demonstration of how to on lines and knots on a boat.

[@bobr8766]

James is the man! One of the best informational vids ever! Thanks James!

[@thelastpirate]

Sure thing, Bob. :) Much love!

[@marceld6061]

Sometimes the simplest info is the best. Very helpful reminders!

[@frklin5]

Best video in ages. Thx. Advice on throwing lines would be cool, especially throwing - up and over - a piling.

[@mjanulis3603]

SO Great ! Thanks for giving us the world sailing tested methods for line handling. Much appreciated!!!

[@braithmiller]

Over-under coiling is so very critical in high pressure lines, I learned it young.

[@kristaready8812]

This was an excellent learning tool of a video. Your crew are very fortunate to have you to teach them the right way!

[@tartansailor]

That's a good summary of the most useful knots on a boat. As for my snubber line, I make sure it is a nylon line as it stretches and absorb shocks. Also I keep it longer, until it reaches the top of the water. Cheers, Richard

[@mikewalsh1616]

James keep up these how’s to’s!

[@mrjbbarker1947]

Learning as we go. Never gets old.

[@gabrielvanschalkwyk3782]

If I want to learn something I just watch your videos, you have so much information in you thanx keep the vid's coming.

[@HonicBlue]

I'm absolutely obsessive when it comes to my lines, it's so nice to see someone else that likes staying organized when it comes to lines. Especially when it comes to situations when you don't always have the luxury of time to untangle a complete snotball of line. Awesome video!

[@thelastpirate]

I'm the same way. Nearly 0% of people who visit Zingaro know this info so I thought I might help out. Thanks for the kudos!

[@dal8963]

Look at you James...you know alot of Knotts and teach them well good job!

[@buck_bacon]

I'm a wannabe sailor, and I'm going to try and get some hours in this summer. These lessons are very helpful and appreciated.

[@yeahright3733]

Thanks James! Really enjoyed this episode because you show us how important it is to be methodical and disciplined in even the smallest details of sailing.

[@southerncross86]

Very professional, indeed

[@Antipodean33]

Love these clips mate, I learn something new every time. In my opinion you couldn't do enough of these

[@thelastpirate]

Glad you enjoyed. I'll keep putting out content like this. I've got a ton of ideas for little tidbits of info to help you guys on your sailing journey.

[@ChrisBeardsley]

This... this is what I initially signed on for. Your skills an knowledge. I get it, the other stuff sells. I get it. But this is what makes you great.

[@MadMarv.]

Thanks, this is a great teaching guide. I can play this for family members, you've laid it out perfectly

[@percival71percival17]

James injoy the knowledge, and Seamanship, Your, a,1, I was in kings bay, myself Charleston, S.C.is my home, Thanks, keep on keeping on.

[@barrycashman7001]

Excellent James have been constantly watching the various sailing blogs during the pandemic period, and having sailed on racing yachts, the frustration of owners with ropes all over the place, in a safety issue and as you said night time they become trip hazards. Those that have lines coming back into the cockpits, why yachts builders, do not have pockets or areas to stow away there lines in there designs.

[@leonwilburn3440]

I rarely comment but this video though rare is what I love about your channel. Very informative. I’ve been watching sailing shows for years and have wondered how the lines were coiled. Very clear explanation. Thanks for teaching me.

[@thelastpirate]

You're welcome, Leon, thanks for the comment.

[@leonwilburn3440]

Wow! I am so thrilled that you took time to reply to my comment that I have decided to become a patron Thanks. Much love. Keep up the great work.

[@thelastpirate]

Thanks, Leon! Very much appreciate the support! You rock!

[@californiakayaker]

I'll not forget Captain Rick's boat having two snubbers and two anchors on the same chain to get through the CAT4 hurricanes he went through ! That was one of the most well done knot trick videos I've ever seen. It will be at the top of the section in the Sailing Tachnology area, probably just below rigging ? I'm not sure I actually have a knot training area, videos are a little rare that are any good. What am I thinking, it goes in the Dyneema where all you videos about Dyneema are stored, close to the top of the playlist. One of the first Categories.

[@rwdyer2263]

As always, I learned something. Thanks James. Nicely explained.

[@johnbrito9520]

James, Good afternoon Squid, I love it when you do educational videos. Very informative. Stay Safe, John

[@daneulekowski929]

Awesome video James, these instructional episodes really help us newbie's

[@michaelsamuel4159]

Awesome James. I like the way you said lovers knot in Spanish. lol

[@sjoerdhazenberg7182]

Saw an episode from a year or so ago, with Kimmi. and I miss here. She was and still is my favorite,

[@adsa973]

You're a great teacher mate!

[@studioblur]

This video was a good practical demonstration. Thanks Capt. James⚓️

[@webheadusa9377]

James, this has been one of the most informative, useful videos that I've seen during the past 4 years of watching KZbin cruiser videos. Wow, awesome. I'm thinking coiling my long outdoor extensions cords will be a piece of cake in the spring when I use them. Thanks!!! :¬) Webhead USA

[@gibshredcamel]

Extension cords in the spring? Much easier to mix 2 stroke

[@webheadusa9377]

@@gibshredcamel Yes, Spring as in April when I begin taking care of my lawn, bushes, and garden. Also tilling my mulch pile. I need electricity, and the 50 foot and 100 foot electrical cords will now be properly coiled.

[@thelastpirate]

There's another way to coil extension chords that makes it virtually knot-free. Series of slip knots. Look that up, it may be a better way, depends on your preference. :)

[@webheadusa9377]

@@thelastpirate James, you will love this! Yeah, I checked out your suggestion, and Dirt Farmer Jay gave a demonstration in his barn just like you did on your deck! Yeah, Dirt Farmer Jay, "Best Way to Store an Extension Cord." :¬) Webhead USA

[@ffarag]

James this series are Genius man, you have great ideas, and we always learn some thing new from you cheers

[@lucasbrothers2753]

I am book marking this, You have changed several of my knot tying habits, thank you Sir., and Dude you could jam with our band anytime . PA xlr cables roll up the same way been doing that forever saves a lot of time and frustration . Sadly my Oday 21 is gathering dust and mold year by year. I so miss sailing , it helps to watch your channel and at least get to enjoy the adventure through you , so thank you x 1000

[@ralphhale7693]

Awesome video, you are a natural teacher! Thanks

[@ralphhale7987]

Thanks for doing this. It is informative and darn good content. You are a natural teacher as well as an excellent sailor/captain. You are a benefit to sailors everywhere! Thank you

[@7drobin]

Not the episode I was expecting, but I got roped into it! I have lost a couple of fenders too. Thanks

[@Cajundaddydave]

Good line housekeeping vid and I agree with over/under method. I also use a figure 8 as a common stop knot or as a quick way to combine two line ends that can always be undone easily. Sometimes a bridle on the anchor led to both forward cleats. She will sit more quietly in shifting winds. Cheers!

[@josephclayton1835]

Thanks for the video, keeping lines organized was satisfying when sailed, weird I know. Nice to see someone appreciate marlinspike.

[@paulklebaum1682]

A place for everything and everything in it's place!

[@winstongray9818]

Hi James I'm glad you did that video it's been the most educational thing you have done for those new boaters out there including my self it's great to learn the right way inside of loosing gear at sea thanks bud for a great episode 👍

[@thelastpirate]

Glad you enjoyed it, Winston. Much love!

[@podocrypto6072]

Nice rope storage tutorial. Keep them coming!!

[@Cacheola]

Nice. For longer lines, a figure 8 using a winch is fast and consistent for OCD'rs

[@Sommers234]

Very helpful tutorial. I especially appreciate your saying this is how you like to do it, instead of insisting it is always the 'best/ only' way to go. Good explanation too, of different materials. All rules don't apply to all lines.

[@keithcheeseman567]

Nautical vocabulary is so entrenched in UK language that even now most English people will say when starting a new job.... Show me the ropes. .. ( how do you do things here). Loved this video, thanks.

[@LondonCarnaval]

Awesome video, I personally learned from your information and advice for that I thank you so much 👍 😊 Have a lovely day and hope to see more of your videos more often 😊 🙏🤞👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@CMiltonDixon]

That's I learned to wrap microphone cable for live sound. Same for TV. It's good for wrapping any kind of hose, rope, or cable. Looking forward to the knots!

[@richardjones2701]

This was very informative, exactly what I look for in sailing videos, TFS

[@kscharky8951]

Great tips James! so many useful things I have learned here through the years. I especially like the white finger tips, looks like bones protruding!

[@richardcarver5356]

Really, really nice video !! It's amazing how everyone can learn something here and there.

[@angelagail5653]

I do a lot of yard work with long electrical cords that stay in a tangled up mess. Or really I do a lot of detangling before I do yard work LOL. I love the overhand & underhand thing to prevent tangles and will do this soon. What great ideas! Thank you!

[@johnmayer3433]

The usually 3 wires inside a cord are twisted the same way as a 3-strand line so the same handling techniques apply.

[@kidonaboat]

Thanks for the demo. I know my knots but I still learned a lot.

[@paultibbetts6603]

Thanks James....well explained and to the point - most informative!

[@ConvergTV]

Great tips and tricks James! Learned a couple myself.

[@danieloliver20]

Excellent episode El Capitan! I need to clean up some of my lines, hell all of them... Safe passage to you and Ana!!

[@lemansfrance2678]

Excellent teacher! Way to go. Thank you. Glen Phoenix AZ

[@jasond4113]

I love these lesson videos! I hope you do a whole series on different parts of sailing. I learned so much.

[@stana2z]

Excellent info for rope/line storage on shore as well!

[@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871]

You should use two half hitches after the clove hitch because it can still come loose. Great video though, I didn't know any of the rest so it was a great pointer for me! Have fun mate!

[@timrobinson1393]

Instead of a clove hitch do a hitch one way and then another hitch the opposite way and it won’t come loose. Great video I like this stuff better then some of the others. Thank you

[@richardweil854]

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[@brucedemoranville4577]

Fantastic video. My dad was fanatical about keeping lines tidy, “spaghetti” on the deck drove him nuts. I too am a fanatic about my lines, and I am thankful for the lessons he taught me nearly 50 years ago. Keeping lines free, clear and ready to go when shit hits the fan is essential. Plus lines are freaking expensive. Proper coiling of lines with offset loops reduces memory and increases their longevity. I like your easygoing tutorials, my dad had a little less patience.

[@richardharford5215]

please put sailing videos up again my friend i miss them🤪🤪

[@adamttreat123]

Greatest video. Love your videos and after seeing this you should do a series of boat basics. Really great St for us beginners

[@billburkart8527]

Thanks, did not know about twisting every other loop. 👍

[@ronm3380]

Thanks James. I am starting sailing ASA 101 and 103 in May sailing Narragansett Bay so have to know knots! Also good to see a way to keep lines out of the way neatly. I always enjoy your videos especially when you and Plukky get together. So cool when your two boats were sailing so close to each other.

[@scottmechanical]

🇨🇦 This is the first sailing channel and boat that has a FLOOR as a DECK!! 🇨🇦 This must be an American sailing terminology EH Lol Love the teaching aspect of your Videos... keep it up!

[@thelastpirate]

Man you guys are ruthless with the terminology. ;)

[@bdran3157]

Very informative! You explained the processes really well. Thanks!

[@Taugtaug]

You should make a "How to" Playlist on your channel. Great video! :-)

[@suzannedepocas9758]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, James! Learned to tweak my stowing techniques and I’ll refer to your video often to get it perfect. A few years ago, I learned how to splice from you because yours was the best splicing tutorial out there. Thanks so much! Love all your videos 🤩

[@John-B69692]

Hey, James... Really dug that alpine hitch.. That quick pull-through knot used on the lifelines to store other lines is called a Lark's Head. On the snubber, why use such much line and have all that to stow every time? Why not use a shorter line with an eye splice at the end to go over the Sampson Post and a hook at the other for the chain... Love these kinds of episodes!

[@thelastpirate]

That green line was what I was using on a med moor. Usually I use a 12' piece of 3 strand a bit thicker.

[@thelastpirate]

Btw I don't like chain hooks. I should have mentioned that in the video. I've had them fail twice.

[@John-B69692]

@@thelastpirate Yeah I'd be afraid it'd fall off if there wasn't enough tension.. But I think there are a few versions that use a rubber strappy thing that wraps (locks) around the chain to keep it (the hooky thing) from slipping off. Now Im'a go make some 6' utility lines for my boat.

[@lahoozer6694]

Much love, peace and hippy vibes

[@Wedontwantnowarnomore]

Very good Captain 👍That’s so informative. School for knots 🪢 Thanx 🙏

[@adrianchristopher5867]

Very informative. Saved for a future date. Appreciated. Have a good one.

[@louisstellini7711]

Your Great James well done you're the king.

[@luc1644]

Thanks James! Great instruction video! Keep them coming!

[@FrankPace54]

Great line technique, I've always figure 8 them around a winch. You're able to keep the loops smaller this way. I also like leaving the tail end a bit longer than the loops to prevent it from tangling. Nothing is worse that getting a hobble in the jenny sheet when tacking ⛵

[@Johndadiver]

Dude thats so "pro" I fucking love it!

[@spankywestern940]

You're an excellent teacher James. That was pretty cool. Cheers from Melbourne Australia.

[@thelastpirate]

Thanks, Spanky :)

[@brianrogers7543]

Great video bro. I’m gonna try this technique with my long extension cords! 🙏

[@giostogni]

Thanks James!....really really helpful!😜

[@carolinabeacher1558]

4:20 is how roadies roll cables for musical instruments, theres like almost no chance of it tangling and it dont twist the wire causing it to become weak and shaped in the normal roll up manner like the usual household ext cords.

[@salmodexter]

Loved todays rope video. Thank you so much.

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

GOOD Stuff Glad I have been Doing it Right ALL those Years I had Boats🙏🙏🥰🥰👍👍

[@wil9after9099]

🇨🇦 Bill Morgan Excellent video

[@SamuelKTennis]

Thank you very much James for that valuable lesson. I learned that alternating loop twist thang when I was a child using an electric lawn mower. Works with rope, electric cord, garden hoses, most anything longer than it is wide ;-) Well, maybe not spaghetti...

[@timwilliams3919]

Absolutely fabulous, again. Really appreciate these videos.

[@rodolfogdiaz]

Gracias James por el video. Nos ha gustado mucho repasar tecnicas contigo. Hasta pronto.

[@kevinkurka8020]

That was great, makes me want to crew to learn line management from you.

[@johncollins5021]

I really like your how to vids all good. I tie my fenders' different old captain from South Africa showed me how to tie never lost one in 10 years.

[@deankoch7305]

Thanks James. I'll come see you soon bro.

[@dericdavis8824]

Howdy there James , names Deric, I tell you , You have some very good educational things , I love it ,I should have started this when I was younger,I'm going to be a rookie coming up I'm going to get myself a sale boat Probably an older one So I can work on it a bit Get the layers of land if you understand , I do like that pilothouse style,And you definitely have a beautiful home , I hope to see you someday , I'll be watchn ,I am subscribed Y'all be safe out there, Love you mean it

[@pataulson]

James ... great video ... super helpful; and clear!

[@rmhollin25]

That’s good stuff right there,tanks bro

[@Cliverdude]

Really enjoyed this, very informative and well done!

[@Gordon_L]

3:09 all my life I've been calling that part of the vessel the deck , now thanks to James I now know it's called the "floor" ;-p

[@thelastpirate]

There's always one semantics nazi. ;) Doing this on camera sometimes I slip, sometimes I use both words just to make sure newbies understand what I'm talking about. Mostly I slip. ;P

[@Gordon_L]

@@thelastpirate All good James , I was just having a dig , it was a good tutorial 🙂

[@Gerard6235]

Cheers and thankyou sharing your knowledge is priceless. Thanks mate.

[@myroncole4720]

Great educational video. Line use made easy and why.

[@ceschias3733]

Thanks captain. Great methods. Hope to see you someday in Rio Dulce Guatemala. OsoYolo.

[@thelastpirate]

Sure thing, Rottie. Thanks again for watching