Rafting

Welcome to my year 9-10 short course on rafting. In this course we are going to learn how to create a makeshift raft using bamboo, barrels and rope. Over the term, you will learn how to tie the knots that we will need for your raft. Then you will work in groups to create your raft.

Below are videos on how to tie all the knots that we will need for our raft. I have made the videos slowly so that hopefully you can follow along. There is also a video from youtube showing how to tie the same knot. The reason I did this is because I am left handed so you may find them a little hard to do as most people will be right handed. The key with tying good knots, like most things, is practise, practise and practise. Its important that you are comfortable and capable with all of the knots. If one or two knots on your raft are weak and slip, your raft will likely fail. So learn and practise all of the knots below: