Something to Learn Before Shipping

[YN2(AW)Williams]

And with the bowline knot, learn the over the shoulder method, as well as the in-hand method. Some people are faster with one or the other, and being able to get that knot out fast can save your team precious seconds during marline spike.

[Jeff]

as i learned all those in the scouts.....I only remember the one-handed-bowline and the rabbit-around-the-tree methods.

[Auridan]

You'd better remember the bowline when you go through INSURV and you have to make sure every float coat has its accessories tied on with one at each end. Other than that, yeah...you're not gonna do knots unless you go to the Constitution.

[Navylogk]

What about learning how to tie a Monkeys fist?

[Auridan]

Originally Posted by Navylogk

What about learning how to tie a Monkeys fist?

Only real use would be at the end of a heaving line, but for that purpose I'm sure your deck department will 1) already have some made or 2) use a shot line instead.