KNOW YOUR KNOTS
These knot videos are for Swiftwater Rescue Students, Instructor Candidates and anyone who needs to refresh their skills. Tying knots is a perishable skill, make sure to practice often. Knots are also tools, the more you know, the more options you have. Be safe and have fun out there and we hope to see you on the water soon!
Family of Figure 8 knots
Figure 8 Follow Through
Flemish Or Figure 8 Bend
Figure 8 On A Bight
Directional or In-Line Figure 8
Other Knots
Butterfly Knot
Ring Bend or The Water Knot
Prussic Hitch
Clove Hitch
Flat Overhand Bend
Bowline With Secured Tail
Sheet Bend
Terminology
River Safety & Rescue
American Canoe Association (ACA)
This project was developed to create a standardized language for swiftwater rescuers using the ACA curriculum.