Ropes and knots are not the first thing that come in mind when we think about kayaking. However it does have its importance. Sometimes river are not as accessible as the Ottawa river. Sometimes in order to access a river you need to do some climbing and it's not always an easy thing when you carry all your gears (boat, paddle, dry suit...). To make your way up or down a cliff safely you need to know a few knots.
The first one, which is the base for other knots, is the figure 8. It is not a really useful knots by itself but it has to be known if you want to learn the other knots.
The double figure 8 ( Or figure eight on a bight) is exactly the same as the figure 8 but unlike the simple 8 it allows you to attach a carabiner to the loop ( see picture)
Another knot that can be useful is the double fisherman. This knot allows you to attach two ropes together. Although you have to be careful with this knot because it can be very hard to untie.
So if you guys want to kayak on new rivers make sure to bring solid ropes and that you have some basic knowledges in knot because it can become very handy.
Oh thanks for sharing this article. Its every useful especially those who do kayaking on river with raging water. Snowcoast Paddleboards Alberta
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