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| :: Knots Illustration :: | :: Knot & Description :: |
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Anchor Hitch Used to attach a line to an object. Holds well even when tension on line is changing, for instance with an anchor. |
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Bowline When in doubt, use a bowline. |
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Clove Hitch Used to attach a line to an object. Not a highly secure knot, but sufficient to attach fenders to lifelines. |
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Figure Eight A stopper knot. Used at the end of a line to keep it from sneaking away. Often seen at the end of jib sheets. |
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Rolling Hitch A hitch that can be adjusted and tied under tension. |
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Sheet Bend Used to attach two lines together. |
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Reef Knot (Square Knot) Good for reef points and shoes. |
NOTE: these images have been copied from
Mark Rosenstein |
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