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C.9. Sarasota Waterways - Boating Knots

Illustrates the basic boating knows that are easy to tie, secure and easy to untie 

Lines and Knots are a critical part of boating.  Knowing witch knots to use and when to use them will help ensure your safety and reduce your stress.  These knots are secure, easy to tie, and easy to undo.  But they require practice.  Good boaters practice them continuously so they can use them unconsciously. 

Below are a few of the commonly used knots by the Coast Guard and proficient boaters. 

Clove HitchThis shows the most frequently boating knots

 Shows how to tie a Clove Hitch

 Round Turn and two half hitches

Shows how to tie a Round Turn and two half hitches 

Half Hitch and Rolling Hitch

Shows how to tie a half hitch

Figure 8

shows how to tie a Figure 8 knot 

 Bowline

 Shows how to tie a Bowline

 

 

 

 

 

Becket / Sheet Bend 

 Shows how to tie a Becket

 Square

Shows how to tie a Square Knot  

Cleat Hitch

Shows how to tie a clove hitch