Reliable Docking Knots

A poorly tied knot can mean a damaged hull or a lost boat during a sudden storm.

Secure Mooring Knots

• The Bowline creates a loop that cannot slip under tension and is easy to untie.
• The Round Turn and Two Half Hitches anchors a line securely to a dock post.
• Use a clove hitch for temporary docking situations that require frequent adjustments.

Preventing Chafe

• Wrap dock lines in rubber fenders to protect the boat's fiberglass or wood finish.
• Check knots frequently during long stays to ensure they have not loosened.
• Always leave enough slack in the line to accommodate rising water levels.

Mastering these knots provides peace of mind while docked.