The 'Knot Ready' Ropework Courses 2025

The 'Knot Ready' Ropework Course 2025

The Pirate Castle has launched our knot tying and ropework courses for 2025! Perfect for boating organisations, new boaters, or those about to buy a boat to learn the ropes (as well as a brush up for those with more experience).

The course will cover the tying of 12 of the important knots you need to know, with the tutor on hand to guide you step by step through the techniques (and show you a few 'tricks of the trade' not usually found in books). In addition to knot tying we will show you how to splice and whip, how to store ropes correctly, and demonstrate and practice rope handling techniques such as coiling, throwing and tensioning. The course also includes advice on boat mooring and safety considerations when mooring or passing through locks.

If you've ever been stuck and unsure of what to do when out and about then this is the course for you! An all-round, comprehensive course designed to give you the techniques to master knot tying and rope applications and to give you the knowledge and confidence you need to enjoy your boating life out on the water.

Even if you're not a boater you may still find this course fun and enjoyable as a learning experience, because much of what we cover can be applicable and helpful in day-to-day use as well.

Price: £110 per person with a minimum of 2 trainees required for us to run the course. A maximum of 6 trainees per course.

For more information, to discuss dates and to book a course please contact us at andrew@thepiratecastle.org or info@thepiratecastle.org.

We look forward to hearing from you very soon.