sea scout knots - basic knots
Well, with this article, you'll be able to learn the basics of seven knots - including the reef knot and the sheet bend knot - in just a few easy steps.
sea scout knots - basic knots
With this article we delve into the nitty gritty technologies of survival and one of the true basics along with the use of fire, making signals and finding shelter is the knot. Have you ever wanted to know how to tie a basic knot, but found the instructions too complicated or confusing? Well, with this article, you'll be able to learn the basics of seven knots - including the reef knot and the sheet bend knot - in just a few easy steps. So why not give it a try today?
The Basic Knots
In this blog, we will be discussing the basic knots used by sea scouts. As a sea scout, you will likely be using these knots frequently while exploring the waters around your troop or ship.
The first knot we will discuss is the slip knot. The slip knot is used to tie two cords together. To tie the slip knot, take one cord and put it over the other cord halfway up between the two ends. Now make a loop with the cord just below the overhanging part of the first cord. Make sure that both ends of the second cord are inside of the first loop. Now pull tight on both ends of the first cord and the loop should have formed. You can now remove the first cord from between the ends of the second cord.
Bow Hitch
The bow hitch is a basic knot used to secure an object to a boat. It consists of tying the free end of the line around the object, then pulling through the loop created.
Sheet Bend
The sheet bend knot is a basic knot used to secure a line in a loop. It is also known as the overhand knot or bowline knot. To tie the sheet bend knot, tie an overhand loop in the line. The loop should be large enough to fit around the object or person you are tying it to. Next, take the two ends of the line and make a small loop, or "bend." Make the bend close to the first bend but not so close that it forms a loop. Finally, pull tight on both loops, making sure that the ends of the lines are crossed.
Shear Knot
The shear knot is a basic knot used to fasten a rope to an object. It is also known as the reef knot or bowline knot. The shear knot is easy to tie and can be used in many different situations. The shear knot is made up of two loops, one left over the other. The left loop goes around the object and the right loop goes underneath. Then, the two loops are pulled tight.
Monkey Fist
This week's knot is the Monkey Fist. It is a basic loop knot that can be used to secure a line in a variety of ways.
The Monkey Fist is also known as the Overhand Knot, and can be found in many different sailor knots manuals. It is quite simple to tie, and can be quickly mastered if you need to secure something quickly.
To tie the Monkey Fist, take a loop and make it as big as you want it to be. Cross the loops over each other so that they form an X shape. Take the leftmost corner of the X and pull tight, making sure that the knot is tight against the line it is tied to. Repeat on the other side.
Cow Hitch
Cow Hitch is a basic knot that can be used for a variety of purposes. This knot is often used to secure an object, such as a rope, to a post or another object. The cow hitch is also used as a climbing knot.
Square Knot
The square knot is one of the most basic knots and can be used for a variety of tasks. It’s also a great beginner knot because it’s easy to tie, versatile, and relatively strong.
To tie the square knot, start by forming a loop with your rope by holding one end in your left hand and the other end in your right hand. Make sure the loop is big enough so that you can fit two fingers inside it.
Next, cross the middle of the loop over the top of the first loop, tightening up the knot as you go. You now have two loops on either side of the original one.
Pull on each of the loops to tighten them up even further, making sure that both loops are equally tight. The finished knot should look like a small square.
The Reef Knot
The Reef Knot is one of the simplest knots you can make and it’s perfect for tying a reef net. It’s also a great knot for tying a simple fisherman’s knot or a line to a piling.
To tie the Reef Knot, take a piece of rope about 20 inches long and lay it out flat. Cross one end over the other and pull tight. Now make a small loop with your left hand, holding onto the end of the rope with your right hand. Put your left thumb inside the loop and hold onto the end of the rope with your left hand. With your right hand, make a loop around the thumb and pull tight. You now have two loops: one on top of the other. Cross the middle of these loops and tuck it underneath so that it forms an “X”. Make sure both ends of the X are tucked underneath, then pull tight. You’ve now created a reef knot!
The Clove Hitch
The clove hitch is the most basic knot used for securing a rope around an object. It’s also one of the most versatile knots, able to be used in a variety of different ways. The clove hitch can be used as a simple knot to tie a piece of string around an object, or it can be used as part of a more complicated knotting system.
To tie the clove hitch, first tie a basic loop in the rope using the left hand. Make sure the loop is big enough to fit around the object you’re tying it to. Then, tie the right hand into the loop, making sure the fingers are pointing away from each other. Finally, pull tight on both hands to create the knot.
The Half Hitch
The Half Hitch is a basic knot used for tying ropes together. It can be used to join two ropes of equal size or to tie one rope to another. The benefits of using the Half Hitch include that it is easy to tie, can withstand high tension and is easy to untie.
The Overhand Knot
The overhand knot is a basic knot used to attach a rope to an object. It’s easy to tie and can be used in a variety of situations.
To tie the overhand knot, start by looping the rope around the object twice. Make sure the loops are equal in size. Then, cross the ropes in the middle, and tuck them underneath the loops.pull tight on the ends to secure.