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Intro to Knots
Recreational boaters will find that mastering a few knots (some are called bends) will enhance their boating experience and safety. These knots are:
- Sheet (or Beckett) Bend / Double Sheet Bend
- Used to join two lines together, even if different sizes
- Demo - Sheet Bend
- Reef (or Square) Knot
- Tie a bundle such as a boat cover, together
- Demo - Reef Knot
- Bowline
- Make a non-slip loop (or eye) in the end of a line
- Demo - Bowline
- Clove Hitch
- Attach an object to a rail or stanchion with an easily adjustable hitch
- Demo - Clove Hitch
- Round Turn with Two Half Hitches
- Attach a line to an object, such as an anchor with a strong knot
- Demo - Round Turn with Two Half Hitches
- Cleat Hitch
- Attach a mooring line to a dock or boat cleat
- Demo - Cleat Hitch
There are multitudes of other knots and bends, however, the ones listed above will address nearly all line handling needs that arise in recreational boating. The links above open a knot-learning app, Grog Knots, which is available for download to smartphones from their associated app stores.