Copyright March 2010, Last Revision November 24th, 2011
COMMON NAUTICAL KNOTS
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COMMON NAUTICAL KNOTS
In my 2 years cruising Mexico down to Costa Rica, there were several cases of lost dinghies due to a crew member failing to use a proper knot when they tied off the dinghy for the night.A Good nautical knot must meet two requirements: First it must be properly secure and second, it must be easily untied – even when wet. Below are a few of the most commonly used nautical knots. Learn them well with the ability to tie them in the dark and you will be able to secure most things on a boat.
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Bowline
Forms a secure loop of any size that will not jam. It is easy to both tie and untie even after being under load. This knot is the most commonly used knot on a boat. |
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Cleat Hitch
Used to secure a line (rope) to a cleat on the boat or on a dock. |
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Figure Eight
Useful as a stopper knot. It is often used to keep sheets from running through the fairleads. |
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Round Turn & Two Half Hitches
Useful for securing a line to a pole or fenders to a lifeline. This knot rarely jams. |
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Sheet Bend
Useful for tying two lines together |
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Double Sheet Bend
Useful for tying two lines when they are of differning sizes or are slippery |
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Square Knot
This common knot should only be used for non-critical items as it is not secure. Also called Reef Knot. |
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