Bend & Hitches
Learning Objectives
By the end of the module, Sea Cadets will be able to:
(a) perform a successful eye splice under video-guidance
(b) describe the practical applications of the eye splice
Bends and Hitches
Do you remember performing the back splice last year? What function does splicing the rope have?
If you need a quick revision on back splice, you may head over to the Senior Cadet's Sea module found here.
Watch and Learn
Watch the YouTube video and learn how to tie the:Â
Eye Splice
You will need a length of rope, at least one metre long. Undo one end of the rope using a pen knife or a scissor.
Task
Practice a few times. Once you are ready, challenge yourself:
Perform the splice within 10 minutes successfully to prove that you have mastered it perfectly!
You may wish to video yourself tying the knots and share it with your cohort and Teacher Officers.