Fitting/Principal
Structural And Proper
Names For the Various
Parts of the Ship
Knot tying
Submitted by: Austine Gabrielle M. Flores
Submitted to: 2/M G, Alejaga
KINDS OF USES OF KNOT TYING
Half Hitch
Half Hitch Knot for Sailing. A half hitch is an
unsecure knot which is used in conjunction with
other types of knots to create secure knots. A half
hitch is created by simply bringing the rope over
and under the standing part.
Figure-Eight Knot (also known as figure-of-eight knot, Savoy knot, Flemish
knot and double-stopper)
Designed to prevent ropes from
running out of retaining devices, the
figure-eight knot will jam if put under
strain, making it useful for both sailing
and rock climbing. It is similar to the
overhand knot, but less permanent and
easier to undo. As you might expect, a
figure-eight knot is created by bringing the tail of the rope over itself to
form a loop, then under the standing part and through the loop in a
figure-of-eight pattern.
Bowline (also known occasionally as the Boiling knot)
Bowline Knot for Sailing The bowline creates a
fixed loop at the end of a rope, making it
useful for fastening a mooring line to a post or
ring. It’s also the knot most commonly used for
rescue ropes, as a trapped person can tie the
loop around them and then be hoisted up
with the rope. To tie a bowline, create a small loop in the rope, leaving
enough rope in the working part for the desired size of the eventual loop.
Pass the tail through the loop, under and over the standing end and then
back through the loop to finish.
Reef Knot (also known as Square knot and Hercules knot)
Reef Knot for Sailing The reef knot is
used to bind a rope around an object
by tying two ends of the rope
together. It should be noted that it is
not recommended for tying two
different ropes together, even though it is often used in this way. If used
with ropes of different thicknesses it may slip.
To tie a reef knot, place the two ends of the rope parallel and cross them
over, placing one rope over the other, then under, and then over again.
Take the ends and cross them over-under-over again, then pull the ends
tight.
Rolling Hitch (also known as Magnus hitch)
The rolling hitch is used to fasten a rope to a rod, pole or another rope. It is
used to pull along an object lengthwise, as opposed to right angles. This
knot is often used to rig a stopper, to slacken a tensioned sail line or sheet
so that a jammed winch can be cleared safely. A rolling hitch is formed
by coiling the rope around the object or other rope, bringing it towards
the direction of pull and between the object and the standing part.
Create another successive coil in the direction of the pull, then bring the
tail over the standing part in the opposite direction to the pull. Finish with a
half hitch around the object/other rope in the same direction as the coils,
then pull tight and apply load to the rope.
Clove Hitch
This knot is useful for attaching a rope to a
series of posts, as it allows the length of the
running end to be adjusted easily.
To tie a clove hitch in the middle of the rope,
form a loop in the rope, followed by an
identical second loop the same way up as
the first. Cross the two loops over each other
so they form a pretzel-like knot, then place the knot over the post.
Sheet Bend (also known as becket bend, weaver’s knot and weaver’s
hitch)
The sheet bend is useful for joining together
two different ropes. It’s best to use this knot
for ropes which are under load, as it can
work loose on ropes which are not under
any strain. This is the preferred knot instead
of the Reef Knot.
To tie a sheet bend, form a loop in the
thicker rope by placing the tail end of the rope parallel with the standing
end – do not pass the tail end over or under the standing end. Hold this
loop in one hand while you bring the other rope through the loop,
underneath the tail end and then also underneath the standing end (do
not pass it under the standing end before the tail – this will make the knot
unsecure). Finally, tuck the thinner rope over the standing end and tail,
and under the part of itself sticking through the loop.
Double Sheet Bend
A double sheet bend is simply a ‘double’ of
the regular sheet bend. If the ropes used are
of different diameter, it’s important to
double the sheet bend to ensure security.
To tie a double sheet bend, go through all
the steps of creating a regular sheet bend,
then bring the tail of the thinner rope
underneath the thicker rope, over the thicker rope and under them
thinner rope a second time, so the thinner rope coils around the thicker
rope a couple of times.
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches Knot for
Sailing While a bit of a mouthful, this useful
knot is used to secure a rope to a fixed
object such as a pole. The tail of the rope is
wrapped around an object (this is the
‘round turn’) and secured to the standing
part with two hitches (the tail end is passed
over and under the standing part, twice).
KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING PROCECURES AND
ABILITY TO:
A. Rig and unrig bosun’s chair and staging
B. Rig and unrig pilot ladder, hoist, rat guards and gangways
C. Use marlin spikes seamanship skills, including the proper use of
knots, splices and stoppers.
Marlinespike is the art of seamanship that includes the tying of
various knots, splicing, working with cable or wire rope with cable
or wire rope even making decorative ornaments from rope or
line.
The name marlinespike is derived from the tool that is used for
splicing. It can be a tapered metal pin or carved of wood .
Once a rope is onboard a boat and is given a specific purpose
and is given a specific purpose such as dock line, halyard, etc. It
is called a line not a rope.
It is hard to define clearly the terms knot, hitch and bend
because their functions overlap. However, the terms may be
generally defined as follows:
Knots are used to form eyes, or to secure a cord or rope around
an object. In other words, the line is bent to itself.
Hitches are used to bend a rope to or around an object, such as
a ring, spar, or stanchion.
Bends are used to secure two lines together
Line Care
Keep clean
Keep it dry
Protect from abrasion
“Whip” ends to prevent unraveling
Knots
Learning the proper methods of handling and applying knots and splices, and
practicing them, are an essential part of your job as a Seaman apprentice.
Among Seamen the term knot must give way to its more specific meanings:
bend and hitch. In addition, Seamen must know which knot, bend, or hitch will
serve best in a particular circumstance. First and foremost, a good knot must
hold fast without slipping. Next, if it is a knot in general use and not an ornament,
it should be easy to tie. The best knot is one that possesses all these advantages
and is easy to untie as well.
According to a Seaman's use of the term knot, the line usually is bent to itself.
The knot forms an eye or knob or secures a cord or line around an object, such
as a package.
Splices
Splices are used to make permanent eyes and
permanent repairs in lines. There are three
general types of splices: eye, short, and long.
When splicing fiber line, you should take three
or four tucks with each strand.
