USCG Exam PracticeKnots, Bends, and Hitches
Which of the following is classified as one of the eight basic knots every mariner should know, according to the USCG Boatswain's Mate Manual?
- ✓ BowlineCorrect
- B. Carrick bend
- C. Reef knot variation
- D. Monkey's fist
Why A is correct
The bowline is explicitly listed among the eight basic knots in the Boatswain's Mate Manual. The carrick bend, reef knot variation, and monkey's fist do not appear on that list.