Opti Sailing - How to tie a figure 8 knot.

Figure 8 Knot Instructions.

In 4 easy and simple steps!

What a figure 8 knot is used for.

A Figure 8 Knot is used in a Optimist yacht when sailing. This is one of the knots needed to get the sail up and running.

Step 1 & 2.

Step one is to find a piece of string and put it into a U shape. Make sure the rope is thick otherwise it will not work. Then get it into a circle at the bottom like a peach.

Step 3 & 4

Then, take the right side of the string and take it under the left piece of string until it looks like a 8. Take the same side of string and put it under the left string again. When it's in the middle of the bottom part, Pull tightly.

There you go! You now have made a figure 8! Hope this was useful to you!