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As you're longingly staring out at the water wishing you could be out there enjoying a beautiful sunny day on your boat, you're probably trying to come up with something to bide the time. There's no better time to brush up on your boating knowledge and skills than now! So to help you become a better and safer boater,  Firstmate Controls  is sharing with you 5 knots to learn this winter! Take a look: 1. Anchor Hitch (Anchor Bend or Fisherman's Hitch) Knot This is a great knot to use when tying an anchor line to an anchor. It's also a top used fisherman's knot, so it's got multiple good uses. The knot is very similar to a round turn and two half hitches except that the first half hitch is passed under the turn. This knot holds well even when tension on the line is changing. (Source: AnimatedKnots.com) 2. Carrick Bend Knot The carrick bend is a knot used for joining two lines. It is particularly appropriate for very heavy rope or cable that is...

Hey boaters, are you looking for something boating related to keep you busy this winter? There's no better time to brush up on your boating knowledge and skills than now! So to help you become a better and safer boater, Firstmate Controls is sharing with you 5 knots that every boater should know, instructional videos included! Take a look: 1. Anchor Hitch (Anchor Bend or Fisherman's Hitch) Knot This is a great knot to use when tying an anchor line to an anchor. It's also a top used fisherman's knot, so it's got multiple good uses. The knot is very similar to a round turn and two half hitches except that the first half hitch is passed under the turn. This knot holds well even when tension on the line is changing. (Source: AnimatedKnots.com) 2. Carrick Bend Knot The carrick bend is a knot used for joining two lines. It is particularly appropriate for very heavy rope or cable that is too large and stiff to easily be formed into other common bends. It’...