Learn to tie some new knots (or practice the old ones)

Pioneer (3) Nautical Skills Stage 2

You might do this by:

• https://www.animatedknots.com/scouting-knots
• Learn some basic knots and try tying them three times, use a timer and see if you can get it quicker each time.
• Basic knots include reef knot (square knot), round turn and two half hitches, figure of 8, bowline, clove hitch – what is your record? Maybe have a video chat with another cub and time each other…
• Have a go at tying a bracelet https://www.igkt.net/knotting-basics/43-square-knot-bracelet
• Or have fun making a Solomon Man https://www.igkt.net/knotting-basics/42-solomon-man
• For a real challenge, try some of these decorative knots https://www.animatedknots.com/decorative-knots

Don’t forget to

• Send us a photo or make a video of you tying a knot
• Send in your logbook