On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 05:59:48 GMT, Jack Dale
wrote:
I would add:

Double overhand - a much better stopper knot that a figure 8

Rolling Hitch - to assist in getting rid of overrides

Double sheet bend - for joining lines

Round turn and two half hitches - docking and attaching fenders

Clove hitch - temporarily tying a line to a spar or a life line

Cow hitch - for tying sails to stanchions

Bowline on a bight - emergency bosun's chair (really uncomfortable)
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Good suggestions. I would add:

double sheepshank (for shortening a line in a pinch).

anchor bend (for anything that must NOT come untied).

tautline hitch (adjustability)

carrick bend (decorative)

monkey fist (heaving line)

cleat knot (docking)