Knots

Cleat Wind - The recognised way to secure your boat to a cleat. When half formed presents a holding or adjusting position. Whilst secure can still be released very quickly.

Bowline - Creates a loop for purposes as slipping to a bollard. Quick and will not slip, kink, or pinch. Easy to undo.

Clove Hitch - A quick way to temporarily secure to a pile or bollard. Handy in that it can be preformed and 'thrown' over a pile.

Double Half Hitch - Just a quick simple way to secure to a bollard or stanchion in a temporary situation.

Reef Knot (figure 8 or Square Knot) - The simplest of knots that will not slip and as easy as the 'granny' anyway. Use only on similar rope thicknesses. Under stress can jam and prove difficult to undo.

Wagoner's Hitch (Trucky's Knot) - Handy for 'strapping' boats to trailers. Advantages being its ease of adjusting and the pull down pressure that can be exerted.