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Useful Sailing Knots
When sailing, knots are almost as important as the wind
Before beginning, you may want to read this lexicon of knot terminology to better understand the directions:
Some Common Knot Terminologies:
bend |
a knot used for joining two ends together |
bight |
a semi-circle of rope where the rope does not cross itself; also the part of the rope between the standing part and the end that can be used in tying the knot |
dress |
to remove slack in the knot by drawing up the knot neatly; to make sure the knot is tied correctly, that all parts are where they should be |
end |
the end of the rope |
friction hitch |
a knot tied directly to the standing part, another rope, or a cylindrical object that is adjustable (can be slid) when the knot itself is grabbed and moved, but otherwise stays put (from friction) when the load is on the standing part |
hitch |
a knot that attaches a rope directly to an object |
loop |
a circle of rope in which the rope crosses itself |
set |
to fully tighten a knot by pulling on all parts |
slip |
to use a bight of rope instead of the end when finishing tying a knot; used to make untying a knot easier |
standing part |
the part of the rope not used in the knot itself |
stopper knot |
a bulky knot that is used to prevent the rope from pulling through a hole or pulley |
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"A Rigid Double Splayed Loop in the Bight"
This knot is touted by Ashley as being "one of the firmest of the Double Loops since the two loops do not directly communicate with each other" (ABoK, p. 200). It seems to me that the loops still indirectly communicate, and I use that for initial adjustment. When the knot is properly set, it would be nearly impossible to get the rope to move between the loops.
Step #1
To start this knot, begin with a butterfly knot, but leave it loose as shown instead of drawing it up tight.
Step #2
Take the material from the lower two loops and pull bights through the upper loop.
Step #3
Grasp the the top of the loop you just poked the bights through and bring it toward you and down so that it rests across the standing lines.
Finished "Rigid Double Splayed Loop in a Bight" Front View
Pull on the standing part to dress the knot. Pull on all parts to set the knot.
Finished "Rigid Double Splayed Loop in a Bight" - Rear View
Pull on the standing part to dress the knot. Pull on all parts to set the knot.
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Triple Crown Knot
The Triple Crown Knot is my favorite double splayed loop knot because it is easy to tie and the loops definitely don't communicate.
Step #1
Form two equal length bights in a bight.
Step #2
Grasp the standing part and bring it up over and between the two bights, forming a small loop at the bottom
Step #3
Grasp the right hand bight and cross it over the standing part and the left hand bight.
Step #4
Grasp the left hand bight and cross it over the right hand bight, inserting it through the small loop.
Finished Triple Crown Knot - Front View
Pull on the standing part to dress the knot. Pull on all parts to set the knot.
Finished Triple Crown Knot - Rear View
Pull on the standing part to dress the knot. Pull on all parts to set the knot.
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