2025-08-11 –, Family Zone
Language: English
— Can you tie a knot?
— I cannot.
— Uh. So you can knot?
— Not I cannot knot.
—Piglet and rabbit
If you don't want to end on the same pickle as piglet did, this workshop
is for you. I this workshop we will learn the most practical knots for
camping (and also sailing): the square knot, the figure eight knot and
the bowline. The workshop will be eminently practical and although in
English, we will try our best to use mimics along with the explanations
to minimize language barrier
The knots that we will learn:
Overhand knot: The usual one you start tying your shoelaces with.
Useful mostly for other knots and as an stopper knot.
Square knot: Commonly used to join two lengths of rope. Not to be
mistaken with the inferior granny knot.
Figure eight knot: A stopper knot commonly used to finish tent
lines to prevent them from sliding through the tensioner's holes. Can
also be used to join two ropes together and to make a bight at an end of
rope.
Bowline: The good old "The rabbit comes out of the hole, goes
around the tree and then back into the hole" knot. Perfect to hold
things at the end of the rope, for example the attachment points on the
tent.
If time allows and somebody brings some 3 stranded rope, I can also
explain how to tie a thistle knot to finish it and prevent it from fraying.
We have a limited amount of rope available so please bring your own if
you can.
Although intended for kids, older "kids" who want to learn or refresh
their knowledge are also welcome.