A line is rope that is being used on a boat. A boater doesn't "throw a rope". Using nautical terms, a boater "heaves a line". Lines protect people and boats.

Bowline Knot

The handiest of knots, use it whenever an eye or loop is needed. You can use it for a wide variety of purposes. The bowline will not slip or jam easily. It is the best knot to use for securing a heavy line to the end of a tow line.

Tying a line to a cleat.

This knot is used to help secure your boat. 1. Wrap the line around the cleat, 2. then loop the line in a figure eight pattern 2 or 3 times and 3. secure the end under the last loop.

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