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.
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
3
Q
What is a bight?
A
A loop in a rope.
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.
5
Q
What is the standing end of a line?
A
The attached end.
