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Rope has four parts. The bitter end is at the very end. The standing part is the principal section. A loop is a small circle in a standing part, and the bite is the U-shaped portion of the standing part.
Over the years, literally thousands of knots have been invented, but these eight should be sufficient for most boating needs.
Figure 8 Knots are put in the ends of lines to stop them from running out through blocks. Generally, they are used where frequent re-rigging is required, such as on Jib Sheets. Do not use these knots on Spinnaker Sheets, as you may want to let the sheets run, if you lose control of the Spinnaker.
Two lines of the same diameter are tied with this popular Square Knot. Simply tie right over left, and then left over right. You know if it's done correctly, when you push the two ends towards the middle, and there are two symmetrical bites. If not, then you have a Granny Knot, which will untie in a hurry.
The disadvantage of the Square Knot is that its difficult to untie when wet, and its only about 50% as strong as the original lines.
Pay particular attention to the Bowline; this is one knot you absolutely must master.
Clove Hitch.
Lark's Head, Version 1.
Lark's Head, Version 2.
Rolling Hitch.
One Turn with Two Half Hitches.
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