Mariner's Knot Challenge

High-speed seamanship test requiring flawless tying and dressing of essential marine knots under time pressure.

Format

Individual Timed Seamanship Stations (5 standard maritime knots/bends/hitches)

Equipment

Official Gear Provided

Dates

5–12 Jan 2027

Technical Provisions & Competition Matrix

Federation / Rule AuthorityNMG Special Maritime Skill Rules

Playing Strength & RosterIndividual Competitor (Men & Women)

Scoring & Winner Determination

10 points per correctly dressed and locked knot (50 max technical points). Fastest cumulative time breaks ties.

Safety, Medical & Equipment Protocol

Clean snag-free competition ropes. No hazardous suspended loads.

Prescribed knot pool: Bowline, Reef Knot, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Round Turn & Two Half Hitches, Figure of Eight

Exact 5 knots revealed at pre-event technical briefing

Knots must be clearly dressed with adequate tails for judge inspection

Competitor may re-tie an incorrect knot within the station time limit

Nominations Closed

Registrations are currently closed by the Secretariat. Explore official venue guidelines below.

Workshop - 1; Workshop - 2

Seamanship rigging stations equipped with regulation synthetic marine ropes and cleat hitching posts.

Host CampusGanpat University, Kherva

Medical WingPhysiotherapy On-Site

Technical JuryFederation Certified