Knot Know-How Handout
Boating Tip #61: Knot Know-HowCome “learn the ropes”. Learn about rope materials, rope construction, rope care, and : the difference between a line and a rope the difference between a knot, bend and hitch how to safely secure their boat to a cleat or rail using a cleat hitch how to Flemish or figure-8 the ends of their lines how to coil lines for storage how to tie the 5 most important knots for sailors (Bowline, Round turn and two half hitches, Figure8 stopper knot, Clove hitch, Reef (square) knot), and as a bonus, a couple other useful knots andrope tricksCordage: Small stuff: Cord, twine, string, thread Rope is cordage than 0.39” diameter in size Lines are ropes with functions and have names (Ex. Main halyard, genoa sheet)Rope materials: Natural fiber: manila, hemp, flax Synthetic cordage: Dacron polyester, Nylon, polypropylene, Spectra, elastic shock (bungee) cordRope parts: Standing end Working or bitter endRope care: Whip rope ends to prevent fraying Coil line 3 strand (coil clockwise) Braided (coil either clockwise or counterclockwise) Flemish flake: Forms a neat spiral on the pier Figure 8 flake: Lay out rope for use without tangles Unattached coil (gasket hitch) Wash Clean lines by hand in cold, fresh water and mild soap. Soak in fabric softener then rinse. Hang lines out to dry. Care Keep off the ground and off of sharp surfaces Alternate endsKnots, Bends & Hitches
Knots are tied in ropeKnots weaken ropesKnot is the generic name for any cordage entanglement that is not a bend or hitchBends join 2 ropes togetherHitches attach lines to a fixed object (rail, post, spar, ring )Bowline Makes a secure loop in the end of a line Used to fasten lines to a sail grommet, ring or rail Two bowlines can be used to join two ropes together Does not bind, slip, or tighten under load Can be untied easily Cannot be untied under load To tie a bowline: Form a B loop near the bitter end Pass the bitter end up through the loop Pass the bitter end around the back of the standing end Pull the bitter end back down through the loop (Bunny runs up the rabbit hole, around the back of the tree, and back down the rabbit hole)Round turn and two half hitches Used to attach a line to a post or ring, to hang a coiled line, to attach a fender to a rail The round turns take the strain off the knot To tie a round turn and two half hitches: Pass the bitter end around the post twice Pass the bitter end of the line around the standing end and pull tight Repeat passing the bitter end of the line around the standing end in the same direction Pull tightFigure 8 knot Quick stopper knot in the end of a line so the linedoesn’t slide through a clutch, pull out of the boom,or go to the top of the mast Doesn’t bind and can be undone easily To tie a figure 8 knot: Form a loop in the bitter end Pass the bitter end around the standing end(making the number 8) Pass the end back trough the loopReef (square) knot
Secure reef points to hold a reefed sail to the boomTie laces on deck shoesHolds two lines of the same diameter togetherSlips, jams and comes undoneWhen tied incorrectly is called a granny knotTo tie a reef knot: Take the two bitter ends and cross them over and undereach other Keep the same rope on top then cross them over asecond time Pull the ends uniformlyCleat hitch Will stop a boat’s movement Secures a docking line to a cleat Secures a halyard to a cleat Easy to undo Two conflicting methods with advocates for each.Method depends on whether you take an initialcomplete round turn first to hold the load, beforemaking the figure eights and securing the line To tie a cleat hitch: Pass the line around the aft horn away from the load or the direction of boat movement Pass the line around the forward horn then aft horn again Cross the line over the top middle of the horn and repeat alternating horns one or two moretimes to form the figure eights Finish by turning the loop and securing with a half hitch The hitch will lie parallel to the figure 8 belowGKites: Kite Class4/29/18, 9)47 PMGKites: Kite Class4/29/18, 9)47 PMThe Larkshead - an EssentialKnotLarkshead Used to attach line to an anchor or flyline to a kite without tying permanent knotsThere was a time when we attached snap swivels to all our flying lines. The swivel would helpeliminate twists and tangles. But we quickly learned that swivels are a weak link in the flying Stronger and eliminates the need for metal swivelssystem. Swivels would break or fail much more often than the kite or line. So we learned to wrapup lines without twists quit buying swivels. Fold the line in halfIf your kite doesn't already have a simple connecting point, attach a "pig tail" made from a shortpiece of flying line. Slip the cord ends through the loop, pull ends and object in opposite directions to tightenHow do you attach a flying line to the kite? With a Larkshead? How do you attach the line to ananchor? With a Larkshead! How do you connect several kites to a line without tying permanentknots? With a Larkshead!A larkshead is stronger than metal connectors, more durable over time, and simple to undo. Learnto make it an essential part of your kite flying skills.: Kite Class4/29/18, 9)47 PMGKites: Kite Class4/29/18, 9)47 PMPhotos courtesey of Matt Brown.The Larkshead - an EssentialKnotCopyright 2008 Gomberg Kite Productions International Inc. All rights reserved.w do you attach a flying line to the kite? With a Larkshead? How do you attach the line to anchor? With a Larkshead! How do you connect several kites to a line without tying permanentots? With a Larkshead!ere was a time when we attached snap swivels to all our flying lines. The swivel would helpminate twists and tangles. But we quickly learned that swivels are a weak link in the flyingstem. Swivels would break or fail much more often than the kite or line. So we learned to wraplines without twists quit buying swivels.your kite doesn't already have a simple connecting point, attach a "pig tail" made from a shortece of flying line.arkshead is stronger than metal connectors, more durable over time, and simple to undo. Learnmake it an essential part of your kite flying mlClove hitchPage 1 of 2Photos courtesey of Matt lCopyright 2008 Gomberg Kite Productions International Inc. All rights reserved.Page 2 of 2
Secures a dock line to a vertical pilingSlips undone and bindsHard to untieBetter to use a round turn and two half hitchesTo tie a clove hitch: Form a loop Form a second identical loop and twist so it’s facing the same way up Cross the loops (instead of just stacking them on top of each other) and place over postDouble Uni KnotDouble Uni Knot Overlap the ends to be joined by several inches Take end of line from left, double back and make 3-4 wrapsaround both lines and through the loop Pull bitter end to tighten and make a uni knot Repeat using line on the right and make same number ofwraps to make the second uni knot pull the 2 standing lines away from each other to slide the 2uni knots together Trim the ends close to the knotsRope Tricks: Knot-ItBest knot web site: www.animatedknots.comGasket Hitch
Monkey’s Fist Attached to the end of a heaving line to serve as a weight to make it easier to throwWorld’s Best Rope PuzzleTo separate:Pass the loop of yourrope through the loopwhich encircles one ofyour friend’s wrists, slide itRopePuzzleover the hand, and pass itback again through theloop.
8 stopper knot, Clove hitch, Reef (square) knot), and as a bonus, a couple other useful knots and rope tricks Cordage: Small stuff: Cord, twine, string, thread Rope is cordage than 0.39” diameter in size Lines are ropes with functions and h
8) Learn to tie the required knots: Daisies should learn 1 knot, Brownies 2, Juniors 3, Cadets 4, Seniors, 5 and Ambassadors all 6. Mooring Hitch Heaving Line Knot Square Knot Bowline Knot Overhand Knot Clove Hitch Knot Double Fisherman’s Knot 9) Give at least two situations that each knot
The Blimp Knot also appears on the Decorative Knots page, but I included it here because it can be used as a "stopper knot" at the end of a rope or string. 6. Double Overhand Knot or ABOK #516 See the Overhand Knot (below). 7. Figure Eight Knot or ABOK #520 Tying a "stopper knot" at the end of the rope can help prevent the end from slipping
The Square Knot is a very ancient knot and is also referred to as the Reef Knot or Hercules Knot. The Square Knot has been used for millennia by human kind for various purposes, including artwork, binding wounds, sailing, and textiles. This knot should not be used to tie two pieces of rope together nor be used in critical situations, as it
Clasped Hands Knot . .110 Diamond Ring Knot . .112 section 11 short and Long sinnets Eternity Knot . . . . . . . . .116 . equivalent lengths of paracord. xv Rope Parts Rope Loops Knot Parts Knot Movements starting end Running end Bight Lop crook counterclockwise Loop File Size: 628KB
18 3 BEND Square Knot aka Reef Knot Types of Knots Bend: Knot used to secure two ends of rope Binding: Knot used to secure objects together Decorative: Knot usually used solely as decoration such as wrappings, necklaces, key chains, etc. Hitch: Knot used to secure a rope to ano
Tiger and Wolf Knot Instruction Sheet Overhand Knot An overhand knot is simple. You can use it to keep a rope from going through a pulley, a hole, or to make a rope easier to grip. An overhand knot is also the first step for some other knots. You will need a single strand of rope to practice this knot. (Wolf Handbook, page 36) 1 2 3 1.
Fig. 6 – Add another Matthew Walker Knot and a single pass Diamond Knot. Fig. 7 – This shows the start of the next Diamond Knot that will have two passes. Fig. 8 – The finished two pass Diamond Knot. Fig. 9 – Next, tie a four pass Diamond Knot and carefully
Knot security for the Tenessee slider knot was better for both Fiberwire and . (Ethicon, Somerville, NJ); however, their loop and knot securities have yet to be compared in the literature. . knot pusher was used for knot tying to simulate tech-niques used in surgery. All knots were tied by the same
