This is the classic bowline
it has many uses including tying sheets, tying up to a cleat and
much more.
Advantages
When used for tying up to a shore cleat it cannot be easily
undone under pressure.
Dose not easily shake out when used for tying sheets to the clue
of the Gib or Genoa.
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 also securing to a
bollard.
Advantages
Easy to adjust when used for hanging fenders although an extra
half hitch for security is good practice.
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.
AdvantagesThe pull can be in line with the
post or rope and not slip.
Good for releasing lines under tension.
More..
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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Useful for snubbing the anchor.
More..
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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Reef Knot
Used for tying two lines together. Used for sail ties and tying
down the bunt.
Advantages
Easy to adjust, tension and simple to use.
Disadvantages
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Sheet Bend
Used for tying two lines,
of different thickness, together.
Advantages
Easy to adjust and simple to use.
Disadvantages
Can slip or shake out. |
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Double Sheet Bend
Used for tying two lines,
of different thickness, together.
Advantages
Easy to adjust and simple to use.
Disadvantages
Can shake out. |
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Round turn and two half hitches
Used for tying to bollards or towing posts.
Advantages
Easy to tie quickly, van be undone under pressure
Disadvantages
Can be undone under pressure possibly by vandals if used to moor
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