A basic knot may be enough to join two pieces of string for a project, but when it comes to boating, you will need to use different kinds of knots.The type of knot you use depends on what you're tying it to.One knot is used for tying an anchor and another for mooring a boat.Some knots need to be sturdy, while other knots have to come loose quickly and easily.
Step 1: The anchor bend can be used to secure a rope to an anchor.
The anchor can be secured with the rest of the rope.It's a good idea to add a second knot at the end of the rope to make sure it doesn't fall.
Step 2: Wrap the rope around the ring.
Feed the end of the rope through the ring.Wrap the rope around the ring.The rest of the rope should be beside the end.If you have a small loop, keep the rope wrapped around the ring.
Step 3: Pull the end of the rope.
The loop around the ring should not be lost.The end of the rope should be pointed towards the loop.
Step 4: The end of the rope should be fed through the loop.
Pull it tight so that the rope crossing in front of the rest tightens.
Step 5: To adjust the knot on the rope, tug on both ends.
When everything is nice and tight, alternate between tugging on the ropes and shifting the knot around.The end of the rope should be between the anchor's ring and the knot.
Step 6: A backup knot can be tied around both ends of the rope.
Wrap the rope around the loop.Feed the end of the rope through the loop.If you want, you can repeat this step for the other end of the rope.It doesn't have to be done, but it will help prevent the rope from slipping.
Step 7: If you need a strong hold that is easy to untie, use the bowline.
If you need to moor your boat temporarily, the bowline knot has a loop at the end that you can put around a cleat or post.The knot can't be untied if it is carrying a load.Do not use this knot in emergency situations.
Step 8: Place the end of the rope into a loop.
You have to drape the rope across your palm.An O-shaped loop can be made by wrapping the end of the rope.Make sure that the end of the rope is in the right place.
Step 9: Feed the tail end of the rope.
Bring the end of the rope behind the loop.If you want to have a second loop next to it, pass the end through the loop.The second loop is large enough for your hand to pass through.
Step 10: Pull the tail around the rope through the hole.
Pull the tail back down through the first loop you made.Under the second loop, keep the tail end.
Step 11: To tighten the knot, pull on the rope.
Pull on the tail end of the rope.The second loop can be made larger or smaller by sliding the knot up and down the rope.
Step 12: If you need to tie your boat to the dock, use a cleat hitch.
The cleat hitch can be tied and untied.It is very strong and can be used to secure most watercraft.The hitch is used to tie ropes to cleats.Cleats are similar to T's.
Step 13: Wrap the rope around the cleat.
Wrap the base of the cleat.The cleat should be parallel to the stationary end of the rope.The cleat should be parallel to the end.
Step 14: To form a figure eight, wind the end of the rope around the horns.
Pull the rope across the cleat.Wrap it under the first horn and drag it over the cleat.Wrap it around the horn.The rope should be between the screws on the cleat.2 to 3 more figure eights can be made if the rope is large or under a lot of tension.
Step 15: Pull the end of the rope.
The top of the cleat has rope criss-crossed over it.Pass the end of the rope under it to find the topmost rope.
Step 16: To tighten the knot, tug on the tail end of the rope.
The tail end should be pointing away from the rope.
Step 17: If you need something quick, use the clove hitch.
The clove hitch is quick to tie and untie, even though it doesn't hold as well as other knots.It is a good idea to hang the fender over the side of the boat.If there is no constant pressure on the knot, it can slip.If the object that it's attached to rotates, the knot can come loose.
Step 18: Wrap the end of the rope around the object you are attaching it to.
Place the rope in front of the bar.The end is pointing up.The end should be behind the bar.Pull it under the bar.
Step 19: Go over it with the rope.
The rope is behind the bar.Make sure that it crosses over the rope that is around the bar.An X-shape is formed by the rope if you look down on the bar.
Step 20: The rope should be in front of the bar.
The rope needs to be pulled under the bar and up the front.The top rope is forming the X.
Step 21: To tighten the knot, tug on both ends of the rope.
Pull one end upward and the other downward at the same time.The knot will shift towards the front of the bar.The knot will remain tight if there is constant tension on the rope.
Step 22: If you need a strong knot, use a figure eight knot.
There is a loop at the end of the figure eight knot.It is ideal for mooring boats and is one of the strongest knots there is.
Step 23: The end of the rope is where you should make a loop.
Wrap the rope into a loop after 24 inches from the end.The tail needs to cross the rest of the rope.
Step 24: Wrap the tail end behind the rest of the rope.
The loop should be held in your non-dominant hand.The tail end of the rope should be wrapped under the loop by using your other hand.
Step 25: Feed the end through the loop.
Pull the tail end upwards.Pull upwards on the tail end of the rope to tighten the knot.
Step 26: If you want to retrace the knot, use the end of the rope.
You can use the rope leftover to retrace your knot.If you follow the rope that's already there, you can weave the tail around the knot.This will make the knot bigger.You can leave a loop at the bottom if you want to.