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CHAPTER 5

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Knots

Knots are useful in docking, towing and other emergency situations.

Learning to tie knots requires practice. As they say “Practice makes

perfect”. Some of the knots used in boating are the square, bowline,

anchor bend, clove hitch, ﬁ gure eight and half hitch. There are several

periodicals available that explain various knots and how to tie them

effectively. An experienced skipper will know the basic nautical knots

and will use them when on the water. Take the time to know the basic

knots.

A useful knot to learn for general docking is the ﬁ gure eight with one

end reversed. By turning the free end of the line back under, the knot

can be released without disturbing the boat. After some practice one

person can secure a vessel easily to a dock or pier in a variety of weather

conditions. This knot normally is used to tie the bow and stern. Then

the vessel can further be fastened by tying the spring line(s) in the ﬁ gure

eight knot. Wrap it around the cleat 2 or 3 times.

Figure 8 Knot

Tied To Cleat

DANGER

AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY!

DO NOT USE DECK HARDWARE INCLUDING

CLEATS FOR TOWING.