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Category: Knots

Knots Nautical Terms and Phrases Social Sciences

Knot Wednesday: Eskimo Bowline

Dr. M March 3, 2010 BowlineEskimo bowlineInuitJohn RossKnots

The Arctic explorer Sir John Ross brought an Inuit sled back to England.  On that sled the rawhide lashing were tied in knot similar to the bowline…

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Wednesday Knot: The Poldo Tackle

Dr. M February 3, 2010 campingKnotsnauticalpoldo tackleSailing

Quickly tied, this a great tackle for tensioning. You simply pull one way to tighten and the opposite to release.  At sea use includes a…

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Knot Wednesday: Half-Blood Knot

Dr. M January 20, 2010 anglingfishinghalf-bloodhookKnotKnots

This is useful angling knot to attach a line to hook, lure, or swivel.  The half-blood prince knot is a basic and multipurpose knot you…

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Wednesday Knot: Anchor Bend

Dr. M January 5, 2010 anchoranchor bendbendhitchKnotKnotsSailing

From the name of this knot you might expect its use-to secure an anchor to the end of line.  This is perfect for use with…

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Wednesday Knot: Carrick Mat

Dr. M December 30, 2009 Carrick MatKnotKnotsTurk's Head

Not necessarily a useful knot but a great one to showoff. Once tied the knot forms an actual mat that can be used hot mat…

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Knot Wednesday: The Bowline

Dr. M December 16, 2009 BowlinebunniesKnotsrabbits

One of the most useful knots to know for a marine scientist and generally anyone around boats.  The name derives its name from its often…

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Knot Wednesday: The Monkey’s Fist

Dr. M December 2, 2009 bar fightDIYKnotKnotsmonkey's fist

Every ocean scientist should know how to tie a half dozen or so knots.  One of those should be a monkey’s fist, name because it…

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