Knots — Round 1**
MEETING AT A GLANCE
| Req |
Rank |
Description |
| S-4a |
S |
Tie square knot, two half hitches, taut-line hitch |
| S-4b |
S |
Rope care; whipping and fusing |
| T-4b |
T |
Tie square knot, two half hitches, taut-line hitch |
| 2C-2g |
2C |
Bowline, sheet bend; whipping and fusing |
| Time |
Block |
Detail |
| 0:00–0:06 |
Opening |
Flag. SPL leads Scout Law — call on a Scout to define one point. |
| 0:06–0:38 |
Skill Instruction |
Station 1 — Square Knot (8 min): demonstrate, explain uses, tie 3 times. Station 2 — Two Half Hitches (8 min): post/ring securing, practice on chair leg. Station 3 — Taut-Line Hitch (8 min): adjustable guyline, fixed anchor practice. Whipping & Fusing (8 min): both methods on pre-cut rope ends. |
| 0:38–0:53 |
Patrol Time |
New Scouts: S-4a sign-off with returning Scout mentor. T Scouts: T-4b partner check. 2C/1C: 2C-2g whipping/fusing. PLs record in tracker. |
| 0:53–0:58 |
Closing |
SM: which knot has a real consequence if tied wrong? Preview advancement review next week. |
Sep 26 — USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center (Sat at 1pm): Excellent field opportunity for 2C-5a/5b (wildlife/plant ID) and 1C-2a/2b (conservation). Encourage all 2C and 1C Scouts to attend.
