APP-6,7 Apprentice Marlinspike / Boat Handling Instructors: George Crowl

APP-6,7APP-6,7

ApprenticeApprenticeMarlinspike /Marlinspike /

Boat HandlingBoat HandlingInstructors: George Crowl

Course OutlineCourse Outline

6. Using both large and small lines, tie and 6. Using both large and small lines, tie and explain the use of the following knots: explain the use of the following knots: overhand, square, figure 8, bowline, two half overhand, square, figure 8, bowline, two half hitches, clove hitch, sheet bend and cleat hitchhitches, clove hitch, sheet bend and cleat hitch

7. Demonstrate the ability to use a heaving line.7. Demonstrate the ability to use a heaving line.

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6. Using both large and small lines, tie and 6. Using both large and small lines, tie and explain the use of the following knots: explain the use of the following knots: overhand, square, figure 8, bowline, two half overhand, square, figure 8, bowline, two half hitches, clove hitch, sheet bend and cleat hitchhitches, clove hitch, sheet bend and cleat hitch

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Animated KnotsAnimated Knots

www.animatedknots.com Is a good site to look up Is a good site to look up animated knotsanimated knots

Overhand KnotOverhand Knot

Used as a stopper knot, but it is poorUsed as a stopper knot, but it is poorForm a loop, slip the bitter end into the loopForm a loop, slip the bitter end into the loopPull tight to form a stopper knotPull tight to form a stopper knotVery hard to get out after pulled tightVery hard to get out after pulled tight

Overhand AnimationOverhand Animation

http://www.animatedknots.com/overhand/

Square (Reef) KnotSquare (Reef) Knot

1. Right over left1. Right over left

2. Bring it around2. Bring it around

3. Left over right3. Left over right

4. Tuck it under4. Tuck it under

TightenTighten

Square Knot AnimationSquare Knot Animation

http://www.animatedknots.com/reef/index.php?Categ=scouting&

Figure 8 KnotFigure 8 Knot

Good stopper knot for sheets and halyardsGood stopper knot for sheets and halyards1. Form a good sized bight1. Form a good sized bight2. Cross the bitter end on top of the standing 2. Cross the bitter end on top of the standing

endend3. Tuck the bitter end under and back3. Tuck the bitter end under and back4. Tuck the bitter end into the loop, tighten4. Tuck the bitter end into the loop, tighten

Figure 8 AnimationFigure 8 Animation

http://www.animatedknots.com/fig8_/

Bowline KnotBowline Knot

Form a small loop, must be on top of rope!Form a small loop, must be on top of rope!Bring bitter end up through small loopBring bitter end up through small loopAround standing partAround standing partBack down through loopBack down through loopTightenTighten

Bowline AnimationBowline Animation

http://www.animatedknots.com/bowline/

Two Half HitchesTwo Half Hitches

Adjustable knotAdjustable knot1. Wrap over bar1. Wrap over bar2. Wrap around standing part, but longer tail2. Wrap around standing part, but longer tail3. Continue same direction, second wrap, inside3. Continue same direction, second wrap, inside4. Tighten4. Tighten

Two Half Hitches AnimationTwo Half Hitches Animation

http://www.animatedknots.com/halfhitch/

Clove Hitch (1)Clove Hitch (1)

Pass the line over the bar, bring it around, and Pass the line over the bar, bring it around, and cross the standing partcross the standing part

Pass the line over the bar again, bring it up and Pass the line over the bar again, bring it up and under the crossing lineunder the crossing line

Pull tight with two parallel lines crossing the bar, Pull tight with two parallel lines crossing the bar, and a single line slanting across the twoand a single line slanting across the two

Clove Hitch 2Clove Hitch 2

““On the End” is similar to 1On the End” is similar to 1#2 – form a bight with the bitter end on top#2 – form a bight with the bitter end on topForm a second bight, again with the bitter end Form a second bight, again with the bitter end

on topon topSlide the right bight Slide the right bight

over the left bight soover the left bight sothey are one on topthey are one on top

Slide onto the poleSlide onto the pole

Clove Hitch AnimationClove Hitch Animation

http://www.animatedknots.com/cloveend/

Sheet BendSheet Bend

Joins dissimilar size ropes. Will come loose if Joins dissimilar size ropes. Will come loose if not under constant strain.not under constant strain.

Form a bight in the larger lineForm a bight in the larger lineBring the smaller line through the bightBring the smaller line through the bightTake it around both parts of the bightTake it around both parts of the bightCome on top of Come on top of

the larger line, the larger line, then under the then under the smaller line, smaller line, leaving a long tailleaving a long tail

Sheet Bend AnimationSheet Bend Animation

http://www.animatedknots.com/sheetbend/

Cleat HitchCleat Hitch

Attach line to cleatAttach line to cleat Full turn around cleat to startFull turn around cleat to start Cross over and around next hornCross over and around next horn Cross over and twist around next horn to put line under Cross over and twist around next horn to put line under

itselfitself Remember – parallel ropes under cross ropeRemember – parallel ropes under cross rope Just two loops. Do not add many loops!Just two loops. Do not add many loops!

Cleat Hitch AnimationCleat Hitch Animation

http://www.animatedknots.com/cleatvert/

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Demonstrate the ability to use a heaving line. Demonstrate the ability to use a heaving line.

Heaving a LineHeaving a Line

Secure one end – attach to wrist or step on itSecure one end – attach to wrist or step on itCoil it into left hand. Half turns for good loops.Coil it into left hand. Half turns for good loops.Split into two coils, left and right handsSplit into two coils, left and right handsThrow Throw underhandedunderhanded for accuracy for accuracyMay use a monkey's fist or heaving line knotMay use a monkey's fist or heaving line knot

Heaving Line VideoHeaving Line Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj35pNItyMQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQxIYEDtatg

Questions?Questions?