The Bowline

• Most common knot used on a yacht
• Very easy to undo even when it has had immense strain put upon it
• Will not slip or shake out
• Used on sails, docking
• Can be done very fast (watch this video!)

Figure-eight knot

• Easy to tie and undo
• Used  to stop jib sheets sliding through the jib cars
• We use this east time we sail
• See the tutorial here

Rolling Hitch (useful to hang fenders)

• Very quick to do
• Ideal if the rope needs length adjustment
• Ideal for hanging fenders and adjusting height

Cleat knot

• Used when docking the boat
• Used for rafting up
• Ised when being towed
• This is an every day knot