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essel Operation
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, gure eight and half hitch. ere are several
periodicals available that explain various knots and how
to tie them e ectively. 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.
Figure 8 Knot
Tied To Cleat
A useful knot to learn for general docking is the 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. A er some practice one person can
secure a vessel easily to a dock or pier in a variety of
weather conditions. is knot normally is used to tie the
bow and stern. en the vessel can further be fastened
by tying the spring lines in the gure eight knot. Wrap
it around the cleat 2 or 3 times.
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