Scouts book of knots

If you want a definitive source check ashleys book on knots, the knot enthusiasts bible. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function. The world record in guinness book of records is something like 7 seconds however, in my troop, i was fastest with i think about 22 seconds, followed by our leader with about 30 seconds. It looks complicated, but it is merely 2 mirror image overhand knots tied into each other. You should secure the ends by binding it with string or tape. Knotting for scouts this book is to try and help you to learn about knotting and lashing, to assist you in passing the parts of the tenderfoot, second and first class tests in the pioneering sections shown on the scout. Within the covers of this booklet, scouts will find all the knots they need to know for their various grade and. From time to time i see my kids have it out and are tying knots on the book. The sheet bend also known as becket bend, weavers knot and weavers hitch is a bend. I put this booklet together for our scouts when we were working on pioneering merit badge. This book was recommended a few years ago when i went to cub scout baloo training which stands for basic adult leader outdoor orientation i think. Two of the absolutely bestwritten books on seamanship, basic and fancy knotting.

Use them for lengthening a rope by joining two shorter ones, or for joining the two ends of a rope to make a loop. The field guide to knots by bob holtzman just might well be the most comprehensive knot book ever produced. Square knot joining tautline hitch tenderfoot two half hitches tenderfoot clove hitch first class timber hitch first class bowline first class overhand sheet bend killick hitch figure eight sheepshank double slippery square knot on the back there are 40 more knots to learn once you master these. I teach the proper used of a reef knot to my scouts and show them how easily it can be spilled. People have been tying knots for thousands of years. This comprehensive guide to knots, splicing and decorative ropework is suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Boatswain calls ordinary 16g boatswain calls drill ordinary 16a, able 14c, quartermaster f celestial navigation quartermaster e leader materials. More than 50 essential knots for climbing, camping, hiking, fishing, and boating a bsa scouting guide. Animations, bibliography, links, knives for knots, boy scouts, sea scouts, and more. Ashleys books of knots specifically calls out the square knot as having caused more deaths from joining two ropes together than any other two bends combined. It all begins with rope different sizes, lengths, widths, and strengths, depending on its use. Fishing information troop meetings main event categorized list of knots for fishing and fly fishing merit badges the arbor knot is used to attach fishing line to the reel arbor, keeping the line from coming loose on the reel.

Knots can be used to tie things together, to stop rope from going through holes, to wrap rope around poles, etc. Click on the image of the book to the right for more information. In the cub scout program, wolves, bears, and arrow of light ranks have knot tying in their required adventures. This is probably the most important book on the subject, and has more knots listed than any other book. All knots have a free or working end and a standing or stationary end. The six boy scout knots by john geffre clove hitch the clove hitch is known in the oilfield around here as a claw hitch. The tautline hitch is my least favorite of the six boy scout knots. Two half hitches works almost as well as this knot for tent guy lines and the truckers knot works even better. Animated knots by grog learn how to tie knots with step. Field book for canadian scouting 1997, published by national council, scouts canada, isbn 0919062547 2. Additionally, it is one of the six knots given in the international guild of knot tyers six knot challenge, along with the. See more ideas about knots, girl guides and scout knots.

It is the best knot to use with stiff large diameter rope because it never makes a sharp bend. In 1908 bp republished his book as scouting for boys, in 6 fortnightly instalments, boys started to buy this and create their own patrols. Now, there are lots of different knots that exist and they all do different things. More than 50 essential knots for climbing, camping, hiking, fishing, and boating bsa scouting guide by the boy scouts of america. Their knowledge is also the key to going up the different levels of scouting and earning a few coveted awards. Available for your reference are several excerpts form scout s canada fun with knots. The boy scout handbook, 10th edition, published by boy scouts of america, irving, tx, isbn 0839532296 9. An officiallylicensed book of the boy scouts of america. Many people can learn how to make knots from a book, but, as b. Jun 26, 2018 some of the best scouts knots you can learn to tie scouts knot is a quick reference for a number of most scouting knots. More than 50 essential knots for climbing, camping, hiking, fishing, and boating a bsa scouting guide the boy scouts of america on.

Over 100 knots divided into their conventional classifications are explained in easy to follow sections. Bp ran a camp for another group of boy scouts in humshaugh, northumbria this was the first true scout camp. The blood knot or barrel knot attaches two lengths of monofilament lines together. The klutz book of knots by john cassidy comes with nylon cord color coded to the illustrations. More than 50 essential knots for climbing, camping, hiking, fishing, and boating a bsa scouting guide by the boy scouts of america jul 21, 2020. This is the official 32 page pamphlet book by the boy scouts of america on knots and how to tie them. Knots, lashings and methods that were absent from or poorly explained in the official merit badge book are included. The scout knot book the scout knot book has been designed to debunk some of the myths about scouting. Knots and boy scouts go together like campfires and cobbler. It is used as an adjustable knot in tent guy lines and thats about all it is used for. Scouting knots learn how to tie scouting knots using step. Very often it may happen that lives depend on a knot being properly tied, bp on knots. Information about beavers, cubs, scouts, explorer and network scouts.

The scouting guide to basic knots an officiallylicensed book of the boy scouts of america. Within the covers of this booklet, scouts will find all the knots they need to know for their various grade and proficiency badge requirements. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. See more ideas about knots, scout knots and scout leader. Youth protection and adult leadership clarified language in the adult supervision and accommodations sections. From boating knots, fishing knots and climbing knots to tying a tie, or even surgical knots weve got it covered follow along as ropes tie themselves, showing just the essential steps, so you can master a knot in no time. Knots and how to tie them, published by boy scouts of america, irving, tx 8. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. Rope knots and a high knot tying skill level are very important in the outdoors when climbing, boating, or camping. I have not found a perfect, complete book of illustrations and instructions. Sea badge earned by completing sea badge leader training. The boy scouts have selected five knots that will fill most of the cubs needs. This is a brilliant book for anyone interested in knotting or teaching knotting.

Because that is all it is, joining a great many other books, documents, and websites available from throughout the world. I back that up by teaching them a carrick bend for tying ropes together of equal size. Heres how to tie three of the knots required to reach first class, plus four more that can be very useful. The intro explains the history of rope, and then has clear, simple instructions and illustrations on creating many different knots. Even my older boys still use it occasionally, especially if they are brushing up to teach the younger scouts in the troop something. This and other traditional scouting texts may be downloaded from the dump. Knots and pioneering can become a very useful skill in itself as well as a platform for showing what advantage scouting can offer over other youth organisations. You will never be in a bind when you have to safely secure a load or build a structure on short notice. Red lace, yellow lace by mark casey is a favorite for teaching cub scouts to tie their shoes. These knots are square knot, sheet bend, bowline, two half hitches and slipknot. The scout knot book has been designed to debunk some of the myths about scouting. How to tie 10 essential scouting knots scouting magazine.

Good points will take a load in any of the three directions independently or together easy to tie can be tied q uickly can be tied without access to. Youll start the blood knot by overlapping the two lines, and wrapping one free end around the other line five or six times. Scouting knots learn how to tie scouting knots using stepby. See more ideas about scout camping, camping survival, boy scouts. Knotting for scouts this book is to try and help you to learn about knotting and lashing, to assist you in passing the parts of the tenderfoot, second and first class tests in the pioneering sections shown on the scout chart no. All knots have a purpose and it is just as important to understand what that purpose is, and when the. Ashley describes the history, uses and construction of more than 3,900 different knots presented through 7,000. The knots are broken down into categories according to use, such as bends, hitches and stopper knots. Knots each knot gets a page describing its history, uses and an illustrated guide on how to tie the knot.

Wrap the other line the same number of times five or six, and tuck the free end back between the two lines in the opposite direction of the other free end of the line. As this book was first published in 1944, there are some more recently discovered knots missing from this huge volume, such as the versatackle knot and the zeppelin bend. Updated language throughout to reference scouts bsa rather than boy scouts. It is practical for joining lines of different diameter or rigidity. A superb reference book some websites you can explore online. To practice knot tying, you will need a 3 foot length of rope. The basic knots cdrom video instruction for most common knots.

Rope knots all rope knots animated and illustrated how. Stopper knots figure of eight knot, crown knot, overhand knot, monkey fist scouting life, knot again. This is the official boy scouts of america official equipment card. More than 50 essential knots for climbing, camping, hiking, fishing, and boating a bsa scouting guide the boy scouts of. Uganda scouts association pioneering projects lists resources found in e book listed above. Herbert wrote in a poem, the bowline is the king of knots, then the alpine butterfly, added scoutings ropework write john sweet, must surely be the queen. This knot has to be internally tightened quite tight for it to work properly. Once supplies of those knots run out, the scouting service award knot will be used to recognize recipients. Rope knots this selection of over 100 of the best rope knots is for use by boaters, paddlers, scouts, search and rescue, arborists, climbers and all outdoor pursuits. Fun with knots, published by scouts canada, isbn 0919062830 6.

October 2008 gift wrapping, table setting and more scouting life, knot again. Not only does it teach discipline and focus, but the skill also comes in handy for survival in critical situations. All knots have a purpose and it is just as important to understand what that purpose is, and when the knot is used, as having the ability to tie it. It is recommended that a copy of this book be purchased for each cub, scout and leader as a reference. Instructions for tying these knots are in the bear cub scout book, the scouting book of knots and the boy scout handbook as well as numerous non boy scout publications. Sweet, john, scout pioneering, published by national council, scouts. Today, despite technology, knots are still as necessary as ever.

Please read carefully the instructions for printing and. But what i was looking for was something that had very clear diagrams, was downloadable for local printing, and focussed on knots relevant to australian scouting. Jan 02, 2017 the brochure unfolds to a center spread of more knot boards made by the columbian rope company featuring dozens of knots, bends, splices, and weaves. Just build your library of knot books as your interest in knots grow. The big bear cub scout book, published by boy scouts of america, irving, tx. If you can tie square knot and not tie a slip knot, that may be the difference between rescuing someone or not. Use this test to check your knowledge in knot tying and usage. Tying knots online test scouts bsa boy scouts cub scouts. This easytofollow, illustrated guide covers just about all of them. Once you have learnt the basic ideas and knots in the cubs and progressed on through the troop you will begin to pick up those true pioneering skills. List of basic boy scout training knots according to their uses learning to tie knots is an essential part of scouting programs. That said, the hunters bend is a much stronger knot, and holds better in slippery rope. It references some 3800 knots with over 7000 handdrawn diagrams. Books for scouts nature books camping and outdoors books knot books.

If youre a novice, dont want a lot of theory and jargon, an experienced knot tyer whos ever had a knot slip loose, or like me youd just like to go beyond the knots they taught in boy scouts two half hitches, square knot, sheet bend, clove hitch, bowline, tautline and simple whipping, you cant go very wrong with this book. It includes a large range of camping knots and essential utility knots. The website of the international guild of knottyers. Sheet bend 10 double fishermans knot 12 hunters bend tape knot 14 loops loop knots are for making one or more loops in the end of a rope, or along its length. Camping updated information about webelos overnight camping. Scouts should always know and practice the square knot for the first aid purposes alone. The edition i have is an older edition which is no longer available. Scouts were offered an exclusive red, white, and blue columbian rope for scout use not available from dealers. An officiallylicensed book of the boy scouts of america more than 50 essential knots for climbing, camping, hiking, fishing, and boating. Tying knots a basic knowledge of how to tie a few knots is an essential outdoor skill. It is quick and easy to tie, and is considered so essential it is the first knot given in the ashley book of knots.

Starting from the foundation knots and progressing through stopp. It was tempting to entitle this, yet another knot book. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. This post will help you find great resources to help teach the scouts how to tie knots. It sure as hell helped me learn the knots, and experiment with the. Heres how to teach these knots to your scouts or venturers. Ropes used for climbing can bear more than two tons of weight. Cassidy, john, the scouting book of knots, published by klutz press, isbn 1878257005 5. Learning to tie knots is an essential part of scouting programs. These animated knots are described for scouts, but most of them have critical uses in other environments. The books say not to use the square knot to tie two ropes together because it can untie itself under the right conditions but i have used a single slipped square knot. Professional scouter training award worn by professional scouters who have earned the award doctor of commissioners science completion of a program leading to the award of the doctorate of commissioner science from a college of commissioner science. See outdoor adventure skills knots for which knots are associated with given oas badges.

The ultimate encyclopedia of knots and ropework, geoffrey budworth isbn. Show how to tie an overhand knot and a square knot. Any serious knot tyer will have a well worn copy in their library. If you want to dive deeper into the knot tying world, you may want to pick up a book or two discussing knots. A lashing is a series of wraps tying two poles together. This book was recommended when i went to cub scout baloo training. This book is a reprint of a series that ran over months in the uk scouting magazine. The scouting guide to basic knots by the boy scouts of.