Bowline - the yachtsman favourite.
The Bowline is best for forming a loop
or eye, it doesn't jam and it's easy to
undo if not under load.
Some people find the bowline easier learn
by saying "the rabbit comes out of
its hole, round the tree and back down
the hole again".
Figure
of Eight Stopper
Stopper knot - saves the rope escaping
through fittings - keeps it nearby!
Clove
Hitch
Although not a very secure hitch, but it's
quick to tie and easy to adjust - ideal
for securing fenders and the like.
Sheet Bend
Other titles include, The Bend, Simple
Bend, Ordinary Bend and Common Bend.
It's a quick way of jointing two ropes.
The Double Sheet Bend on the right, is
no stronger than the single, but is more
secure.
Reef Knot
Probably one of the most popular and best
known knots.
Typical uses: tying the ends of a rope
around an object, eg. a boom, a parcel,
bandage, or the neck of a sack.
Note: Great thanks to Tollesbury
Sailing Club who provided these images.
If
you fancy sailing on the East Coast do
check out their
website.
All knot
images © Tollesbury Sailing
Club, all rights reserved,
no reproduction permitted without
permission from
them.