This is the classic bowline
It has many uses including tying sheets on to sails and tying
the vessel up to a cleat or ring on the shore.
Advantages
It cannot be easily undone under pressure.
Does not easily shake out when used for tying a sheet to
the clew of a headsail.
Disadvantages
Not easily undone under pressure so should not be used if this
requirement is a possibility.
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Clove hitch
Used for tying fenders to the guard rails and securing the
vessel to a
bollard.
Advantages
Easy to adjust when used for hanging fenders although an extra
half hitch for security is good practice as the knot can work
loose.
Very quick way of tying off to a bollard when conditions require
it.
Disadvantages
Not easily undone under pressure.
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Rolling hitch
Ideal for tying to a post or bollard.
Advantages
The pull can be inline with the
post or rope and not slip.
Good for releasing lines under tension.
Useful for snubbing the anchor.
If a line cannot be undone because it is under tension a
rolling hitch can be put round the line and the standing part
taken to a winch to release the tension on the line.
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A strong line can be attached to the anchor chain and tensioned so the chain is slack between the bow roller and the rolling hitch stopping the chain rattling across the bow roller as the vessel rolls and yaws during the night.
The line from the rolling hitch can be tied off to a cleat on the vessel securing the boat to the chain.
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Disadvantages
Difficult to undo under tension.
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