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Stonewall Jackson Lake shares guide to four boating knots

Stonewall Jackson Lake shared a boating knot guide on October 11 featuring the figure eight, bowline, clove hitch and cleat hitch, reminding boaters to secure their vessels in every season.

By Lewis County NewsroomOct 11, 2026, 8:00 AMLewis County Portal newsroom

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Stonewall Jackson Lake shared a guide to four boating knots on October 11, reminding boaters that securing a vessel matters in every season.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers post included a “Knot Cheat Sheet” featuring the figure eight, bowline, clove hitch and cleat hitch. The lake office encouraged boaters to learn proper knot tying to help secure their vessels and prepare for situations on the water.

See the lake office’s original post and illustrated guide.

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