Clear, interactive, step-by-step instructions for 12 totally essential sailing knots. Sailing has undergone some revolutionary changes in recent years, navigating craft using satellites and autopilots, construction materials including, fibreglass, steel, aluminium and composites, but the one component that has changed very little over time and is still totally essential for any form of boating or sailing is the knot.


Learning how to correctly tie these 12 totally essential knots for boating and sailing is without a doubt, one of the most priceless skills that every sailor should acquire. Practice is essential for good knot tying, so select the right knot for the job and practice until you are confident you can tie it quickly and securely, in a flat calm or storm force wind!


Based on the world-wide top selling book, The Book of Sailing Knots by Peter Owen, this app adds interactivity to make the process and experience of tying and understanding sailing knots a whole lot easier.


Peter Owen has written, designed and illustrated many best selling traditional print books and now via peteowen.com, designs and develops digital publishing apps for tablets and smartphones.