Did you know that a boat's speed in water is often measured in knots? One knot equals one nautical mile per hour, which is approximately 1.15 regular miles per hour. The term "knot" originates from the age-old practice of measuring speed at sea using a “chip log”—a wooden panel attached to a knotted rope. As the ship moved, the knots passed through a sailor’s hands, with the count determining the vessel's speed. Share your own fascinating boat fact or insight — let’s keep the tide of knowledge flowing!