Apprentice requirement 6: Marlinespike Seamanship

Using both large and small lines, tie and explain the use of the following knots: overhand, square, figure eight, bowline, two half hitches, clove hitch, sheet bend, and cleat hitch.

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Overhand Knot Used a a stopper knot, but will jam when pulled too tight Click image for animation		Square or Reef Knot Used to tie the reef points when reefing a sail. Click image for animation
Figure Eight Knot Used to keep a line from running through a fairlead or block. Click image for animation		Bowline Used to make a non-slipping loop Click image for animation
Two Half Hitches Used to quickly make a line fast at a mooring. Click image for animation		Clove Hitch Used to temporarily fasten a line to a pile or spar. Click image for animation
Sheet Bend Used to secure a small line to the bight of a larger one. Click image for animation		Cleat Hitch Used as secure a line to a cleat or deck fitting. Click image for animation