Our handy guide to mastering seven key knots (while maintaining the life of your lines)

BY DAVID WEATHERSTON

TIP Some ropes are better suited to certain tasks than others. You can still find natural fibre rope, such as Manila or cotton, but it will rot if frequently wet. For most cottage uses, synthetics, such as double-braided polyester, nylon, or polypropylene, are better. Nylon is relatively stretchy and ideal for dock lines and anchors; the rope takes the strain of a sudden pull. TIP Double-braided polyester rope is strong, durable, and holds knots well; it’s good for lashing a canoe to a car or for the lines of your sailboat. Polypropylene is only slightly more stretchy and cheaper, but it breaks down in sunlight and can fail. It’s also slippery, with a tendency to let loose knots. Never use it for dock lines, anchors, or hoisting heavy objects. On the other hand,…

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Cottage Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, March/April 2024

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