What a mind-boggling gift – the Sailor’s Knots Kit!

The Sailor’s Knots set comes in a marine-themed box, from “Le Jardin du Moulin” collection of the french toy manufacturer Moulin Roty. It includes cotton ropes (blue and white) and four double-sided instructional cards. The guide cards shows step by step explanation on how to tie basic sailing knots.

Amazing learning outcomes from the sailor knot

Fine motor skills and manual dexterity. Tying knots makes fingers stronger and flexes wrists. This activity is particularly beneficial for children who struggle to tie laces and need additional stimulation. Children become more confident with their manual abilities as a result.

Hand and eye coordination. Learning to tie boating knots increases physical coordination of eyes, hands, head and brain.

Practical life skills. The Sailor’s Knots Kit is a foundational learning instrument. It is a simple starter for kids to get a feel for sailing rope knots. For example, children who do not attend scout or summer camps will appreciate the knots for beginners!

Such outdoor knots needed for sailing, climbing, camping and backpacking skills. To survive in wilderness! It is such a great capability, if children know how to extend ropes, how to secure lines and basically how to tie the right kind of knot.

Moreover, knots have also been integrated into art and design works for thousands of years. Nautical themes continue inspiring many industries (i.e., fashion, hospitality). Playing with and learning from this educational toy provides an aesthetical sense of marine life.

Problem-solving skills. Learning sailing knots – is like solving puzzles. For many people, who have nothing to do with sailing and outdoor activities, have it as a hobby. This type of activity develops memory, critical thinking and challenges the brain to think in new ways, activating “out of the box” thinking. Sailors and mountaineers have developed hundreds of knots over the years. So, if you and kids are into tying and untying knots, then do not stop. Master more advanced skills with trickiest knots! 

Sailing. The sailor’s knots kit provides a gentle introduction into the world of sailing. Did you know that it is one of the hardest parts at sailing exams to demonstrate knowledge about a wide range of knots. So why not start awakening a sailor’s spirit of the child with these boating knots?

Brain exercises. Tying knots is not an easy task, even for grown-ups. It is a hand and mind workout that activates both hemispheres of the brain. Sailor’s knots are indeed a focus– and patience-trainer! The more complicated knots you learn, the higher the chance is to form new neurones and strengthen existing inter-neural coordinations in the brain.

Travelling with Sailor’s Knots

It is a fantastic travel toy. The size of the box is small but mighty 😉, taking minimum space in a carry-on luggage. It effectively occupies kids on a plane, on a boat, in a hotel, in a waiting room, in a restaurant, etc.

Nautical knot tying as a gift

Compact, budget-friendly, screen-free and brain teasing – what a perfect combo of characteristics, if you are looking for a cool and unforgettable present!

Introduce sailor knots to your budding sailors or mountaineers! And let them learn to tie knots in a playful way!

Age: 6-10 years
Size: 9 x 6.5 x 3.5cm