Peter Owen is an accomplished illustrator and the author of several books on knotting.

All boaters - whether at sea, on rivers or canals, and whether on

dinghies, yachts, canalboats or motor-cruisers - need to know how to

tie and use a variety of knots. The Adlard Coles Book of Knots, previously published as The RYA Book of Knots,

is now available in a new edition, with clear how-to diagrams for easy

reference and colour photographs to enliven the text. It will enable the reader to master

over 50 of the most useful knots they will ever need.

The knots are

divided into groups such as stopper knots, bends, loops and hitches,

each of which is used for different purposes. The clear illustrations

show how to tie each knot and for which situations it is most useful.

There is a handy indication of which knots are easy to tie quickly in

emergencies, and which work best with natural or artificial fibre

ropes. Finally, there is handy advice on securing rope ends.

Good company for those attending their first sailing course.

Yachting Monthly

The illustrations and the straightforward explanatory text should give

the beginner confidence in being able to master tying any number of

pratical knots.

Nautical Magazine

An essential guide to all who wish to be able to understand knots,

their uses, and how to tie them.Clearly written and illustrated, this

book is a perfect accompaniment to RYA courses and for the beginner and

experienced hand alike.

Gaffer's Log

'Good company for those attending their first sailing course.'

'The illustrations and the straightforward explanatory text should give the beginner confidence in being able to master tying any number of practical knots.'

'An essential guide to all who wish to be able to understand knots, their uses, and how to tie them. Clearly written and illustrated, this book is a perfect accompaniment to RYA courses and for the beginner and experienced hand alike.'

'Very valuable. Simple, clean and well illustrated... Always useful.'

'The fine, clear colour photos and text will help you master more than 50 of the most useful knots you're ever likely to need... This surely ranks as one of the easiest 'learn-to books on the subject of knots.'

This guide enables the reader to master over 50 of the most useful

knots. The knots are divided up into groups such as stopper knots,

bends, loops and hitches, each of which is used for a different

purpose.