Knots

Whether you are putting up a tent or tying up your boat knowing the right knot is essential. Here are a number of knots that will help in most situations.

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  Basic knots every Sea Scout should learn
  There are 7 knots that are really important to us as Sea[…]
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  Figure of 8
  This is a stopper knot designed to help a rope[…]
• Rolling Hitch
  This hitch allows you to take the strain sideways. Its[…]
• Bowline
  The Bowline is an incredibly useful knot. It provides a[…]
• Reef Knot
  The Reef Knot is a simple knot. Easy to both[…]
• Clove Hitch
  The clove hitch is an important knot, forming the start[…]
• Sheet Bend
  The name of this note refers to the “sheets” on[…]
• Round Turn & 2 Half Hitches
  This knot is the main one we use for tying[…]
• Throwlines
  Throw lines are a really important bit of safety equipment.[…]
• Overhand Knot
  The overhand knot is the simplest knot and-art of many[…]
• Cleat Hitch
  Attaching a boat to a cleat using “OXO” or a[…]
• Timber Hitch
  he Timber Hitch is useful when towing a spar or log[…]