A Scout’s Campfire

Animated Knots Resource

May 9th, 2007 spryken

Knots are something of a passion for me. I work with our scouts on knots, lashings, etc. I even came up with a “Ropes Program” to reward boys who go beyond the basic requirements.

I usually take a “coffee table” book, “The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots and Ropework” by Geoffery Budworth, with me on the Troop’s camping trips. That and a spool of sportsman cord can keep the boys busy for hours!!

I have recently ran across a really cool site of animated instructions for a wide variety of knots, Animated Knots by Grog. The site covers the Scout knots but goes far beyond that. It has sections for Boating, Climbing, Fishing, Scouting, Search/Rescue, Household, Decorative and Rope Care. This is a rope lovers dream come true. You can even get a “branded” version for you own website.

Knots always keep popping up in Scout activities: Pioneering, Camping, Fishing, even First Aid. Having a firm grasp on a variety of knots will help any Scout Leader. When you don’t know how to tie the knot you need, remember these resources!

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