Knots & More Knots University of Scouting Course #353 Baden Powell Council March 28, 2009 Greg Shepherd, Troop 202 Committee & District Advancement Committee Joe Wargo, Troop 110 Scouatmster
Knots Importance Why How to Teach Emergencies Hazardous or Inclement Weather How to Teach You Need to Know Each Knot by its parts or steps. Relevance – Why & Where to use the knot
Knots Usages Square or Reefer Knot Sheet Bend Double Half Hitch Bind Not a Granny Knot Watch for Thief Knot Sheet Bend Tie two unlike Rope Together Double Half Hitch Tighten to Pole Support Taut Line Better than Double Half Tighten when Drawn Up Bowline Know as “Rescue Knot” Very Secure No Slippage
Square Knot - 2 1 4 3
Square Knot 5 6 8 7
Sheet Bend
Sheet Bend
Double Half Hitch
Double Half Hitch
Taut Line - 2 1 3 4
Taut Line 6 5 7 8
Taut Line 9 10
Bow Line 1 3 2
Bowline 4 6 5