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Figure Eight Bend: has several uses, including connecting two ropes to make a longer line or
making a "stopper" knot in a single line in order to prevent the line from slipping through a hole
or a gap in a block or a cleat.
Bowline Knot: a multi-purpose knot that is essential for boat operators to know. Forming
the knot creates a fixed loop on the end of the rope or line—a loop that can be used for
hitching, mooring, or lifting.
Anchor Bend Knot: A type of hitching knot, used to secure a rope to an anchor or a ring. If
additional security is needed, a half hitch can be tied at the end.
Cleating Hitch: Used to attach a line to a cleat on a dock, is formed by wrapping the line
around the base of the cleat, then forming one or more figure eights around the cleat. The knot
is secured with a half hitch.
Clove Hitch: is handy for temporary fastening, such as when tying up to a piling. It's
particularly useful because—with experience—it can be tied with only one hand. For extra
fastening power or for longer periods of time, add two half hitches after tying
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches: Handy for tying down a bulky load or tying a boat to a
mooring post, is versatile. It is a secure knot that does not jam and is easy to undo.
Three Major Responsibilities of a Boater Practice good seamanship.
Keep a proper lookout.
Maintain a safe speed.
Vessel: Every kind of watercraft capable of being used as a means of transportation on
water, including seaplanes
, Power-driven vessel: Any vessel propelled by machinery, including a sailboat using an engine
Sailing vessel Any vessel under sail and with no engine in use
Vessel engaged in fishing: Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing
equipment that restricts maneuverability; however, this does not include a vessel fishing with
trolling lines or other fishing equipment that does not restrict maneuverability
Underway: Not anchored, tied to shore, or aground
Risk of collision: Any situation when an approaching vessel continues on a collision course
(the bearing of the approaching vessel does not change), or anytime you are approaching a very
large vessel
give-way vessel The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action to keep well
away from other vessels by stopping, slowing down or changing course
stand-on vessel The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes
apparent that the give-way boat is not taking appropriate action; if you must take action, do
not turn toward the give-way boat or cross in front of it
Meeting Head-On Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. Both vessels should turn to
starboard (the right).
Paths That Cross The vessel on the operator's port (left) is the give-way vessel. The vessel on
the operator's starboard (right) is the stand-on vessel.
Overtaking: The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel. The vessel
being overtaken is the stand-on vessel.
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Figure Eight Bend: has several uses, including connecting two ropes to make a longer line or
making a "stopper" knot in a single line in order to prevent the line from slipping through a hole
or a gap in a block or a cleat.
Bowline Knot: a multi-purpose knot that is essential for boat operators to know. Forming
the knot creates a fixed loop on the end of the rope or line—a loop that can be used for
hitching, mooring, or lifting.
Anchor Bend Knot: A type of hitching knot, used to secure a rope to an anchor or a ring. If
additional security is needed, a half hitch can be tied at the end.
Cleating Hitch: Used to attach a line to a cleat on a dock, is formed by wrapping the line
around the base of the cleat, then forming one or more figure eights around the cleat. The knot
is secured with a half hitch.
Clove Hitch: is handy for temporary fastening, such as when tying up to a piling. It's
particularly useful because—with experience—it can be tied with only one hand. For extra
fastening power or for longer periods of time, add two half hitches after tying
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches: Handy for tying down a bulky load or tying a boat to a
mooring post, is versatile. It is a secure knot that does not jam and is easy to undo.
Three Major Responsibilities of a Boater Practice good seamanship.
Keep a proper lookout.
Maintain a safe speed.
Vessel: Every kind of watercraft capable of being used as a means of transportation on
water, including seaplanes
, Power-driven vessel: Any vessel propelled by machinery, including a sailboat using an engine
Sailing vessel Any vessel under sail and with no engine in use
Vessel engaged in fishing: Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing
equipment that restricts maneuverability; however, this does not include a vessel fishing with
trolling lines or other fishing equipment that does not restrict maneuverability
Underway: Not anchored, tied to shore, or aground
Risk of collision: Any situation when an approaching vessel continues on a collision course
(the bearing of the approaching vessel does not change), or anytime you are approaching a very
large vessel
give-way vessel The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action to keep well
away from other vessels by stopping, slowing down or changing course
stand-on vessel The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes
apparent that the give-way boat is not taking appropriate action; if you must take action, do
not turn toward the give-way boat or cross in front of it
Meeting Head-On Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. Both vessels should turn to
starboard (the right).
Paths That Cross The vessel on the operator's port (left) is the give-way vessel. The vessel on
the operator's starboard (right) is the stand-on vessel.
Overtaking: The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel. The vessel
being overtaken is the stand-on vessel.
