1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Square Knot - 2 1 4 3

5. Square Knot 5 6 8 7

6. Sheet Bend

7. Sheet Bend

8. Double Half Hitch

9. Double Half Hitch

10. Taut Line - 2 1 3 4

11. Taut Line 6 5 7 8

12. Taut Line 9 10

13. Bow Line 1 3 2

14. Bowline 4 6 5