Knots required for USCG Able Seafarer Exam

A series of step-by-step videos going over all the knots on the AB exam

What you’ll learn
✓ Familiarity with knot terminology and structure
✓ Process of tying the knots that the US Coast Guard requires to be demonstrated in the Able Seafarer Exam
✓ How to tuck an eye splice in three-strand rope
✓ Best uses for the listed knots and splice

Requirements
● A length of any type of rope for practice, a length of 3-strand rope for splicing.

Description
A series of videos that demonstrate how to tie the knots on the US Coast Guard list for the Able Seafarer (AB) exam. We start with vocabulary terms and techniques that will help with tying knots, followed by an individual video of each required knot as well as the eye splice. Instructions are presented in a clear, step-by-step manner with emphasis placed on common mistakes and tricks to correctly tie each knot every time. The knots are

• Clove hitch

• Rolling Hitch

• Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

• Fisherman’s Bend

• Timber Hitch

• Stopper Hitch

• Figure Eight

• Square Knot

• Carrick Bend

• Bowline

• Running Bowline

• French Bowline

• Bowline on a Bight

• Sheet Bend

• Double Becket Bend

• Cat’s Paw

• Stage Hitch

• Barrel Hitch

• Whipping

• Eye Splice

They are presented in an order that is ideally suited to someone getting started without any prior experience with knots and build upon each other to facilitate easy learning by using simpler knots as a way to get comfortable with terms and techniques before moving on to more complicated subject matter.

Common questions are addressed and videos are filmed from a point of view perspective to make replicating and practicing on your own easy and straightforward.

Good luck and happy knot tying!

Who this course is for
■ Mariners intending to take the Able Seafarer exam with the Coast Guard who want to learn or practice the required knots.

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