Knots
                 REEF KNOT
The reef knot is
not a secure bend but is used to tie off things that will not be under a whole lot of stress.
Example: bandeges

               SHEET BEND
The sheet bend is used to tie two ropes togther of different sizes.



          FISHERMANS KNOT
Is one of the most secure bends their is.



                  BOWLINE
The bowline is a loop knot tied with the end of a rope and is very useful.





              CLOVE HITCH
The clove hitch is one of the most used hitches because it is strong and easily untied. The clove hitch is also used to start most lashings.





              FIGURE EIGHT
The figure eight is the second most commenly used stopper knot
       Elements of the rope and knots
SHEEPSHANK The sheepshank is used to shorten long ropes with out cutting them.
                TIMBER HITCH
the timber hitch is used to lift or pull heavy objects and is tied easily. It will also will not jam or slip.
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