Chapter 4 Knots To Know & Chapter 5 Lines Flashcards

1
Q

What should you remember when tying a knot?

A

Remember to leave a few inches of bitter end (free end of the rope) and pull the knot tight.

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2
Q

What are the main six knots you can get by with in almost any situation when sailing?

A

• Figure Eight
• Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
• Bowline
• Reef Knot (square knot)
• Double Sheet Bend
• Clove Hitch

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3
Q

What is a bight?

A

A loop in a rope.

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4
Q

What is a line?

A

A line is a rope with a designated purpose. Ropes once onboard a boat are referred to as lines.

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5
Q

What is the standing end of a line?

A

The attached end.

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