1) Knots/Uses:
a. Bowline- Good multi-purpose knot, easy to untie, jib sheets
b. Sheetbend- For tying two differing sizes of line together
c. Reef Knot (Square Knot)- For tying two lines of the same size together
d. Clove Hitch-Tying up to a piling or rail
e. Rolling Hitch- Same as above, but more secure
f. Round Turn & 2 Half Hitches- More secure than a clove hitch, good
for pilings or rings
g. Stopper Hitch- To hold, or move a line under strain
h. Coiling a Rope
i. Cleating a Line
j. Figure of Eight
See Animated
Knots for illustrations on tying some of the above.
2) Marlinspike Seamanship
a. Whipping
3) Tools
a. Knife
b. Shackle Key
c. Marlinspike
d. Tank Key