When tied up to a smooth-surface pier, bulkhead or floating dock ... There are three basic knots that work equally well to secure a fender to a stanchion or rail: the clove hitch, the running hitch ...

To boost your outdoor knowledge, practice three beginner-friendly knots you will certainly use down the road: The bowline, ...

Featured knots include the Running Bowline, Stationary Bowline, Bowline with Yosemite Finish, Running Daisy Chain, Alpine Butterfly, Clove Hitch, Cow Hitch, Anchor Hitch, Barrel Knot (corrected ...