How to tie a bowline
The bowline is one of the most useful knots aboard.
6 steps →How-to guides
Deckhand How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common deckhand tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common deckhand tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks deckhands perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to handle lines when docking
Line handling must be coordinated with the captain.
6 steps →How to respond to a man overboard
Fast action improves the chance of rescue.
6 steps →Before you practice
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