NPCC Secondary One Campcraft

This set of flashcards covers essential knots and lashing techniques from NPCC Secondary One Campcraft.

The Thumb knot is a __ knot.

stopper

Functions of the Thumb knot include preventing ropes from __.

fraying

Bowline is a __ knot.

loop

The function of the Bowline is to secure a rope to a __ or eye.

ring

Reef knot is also known as __.

bends

Reef knot is used to join two ropes of __ thickness.

equal

Fisherman’s knot is made of __ sliding thumb knots.

2

Round lashing is used to bind 2 __ poles together.

even

Square lashing is used to bind 2 poles at __ angles apart from each other.

right

Shear lashing is used to bind 2 __ poles/spars together.

uneven

Gyn lashing is used to bind _ or more poles/spars together to create a stand.

3

Complete round occurs when the start and end of the round __ at the same point.

coincide