Knots and Systems
Anchors
This is a list of the Anchors that are required to hold a New Zealand River Guide award.
Wrap 3 pull 2
No Knot
Single Bight
Boatmans anchor
2 and 3 point directional load sharing
Assessment Guidelines state that knots are to be tied with no hesitation and within timeframes set by the assessor.
Knots
This is a list of the knots that are required to hold a New Zealand River Guide award.
Tape or Water Knot
In line Figure 8
Figure 8 on a bight
Double Loop Figure 8
Clove Hitch
Fishermans Bend
Sheet Bend
Prusick
Truckers Hitch
Half Hitch
Clove Hitch
Italian Hitch (Munter)
Assessment Guidelines state that knots are to be tied with no hesitation and within timeframes set by the assessor.
Systems for Mechanical Advantage
This is a list of the systems that are required to hold a New Zealand River Guide award.
Vector Pulls
2:1
3:1
Pig Rig
Assessment Guidelines state that knots are to be tied with no hesitation and within timeframes set by the assessor.
To help you get through the list of knots and systems in your own time we have formatted a list for you to use. We have chucked a few links to other sites that show you the knots, there are plenty of websites out there though so you may find one better. There are also some great apps for you to use.