A Knotty Cache Traditional Cache

Even though we might not give a second thought to knots, we use them everyday. Did you tie your shoelaces this morning? Did you tie up your tall flowers or help your beans climb the trellis? And of course, they are used in all kinds of craft projects, camping, and even doing up a tie! And what would those adventuous climbers of Mount Everest do without knowing how to tie a knot?

Sailors are amongst the main users of knots and I'm sure that many of the yachtsmen on the Ottawa are experts. It's not likely that you would have to tie up your boat, canoe, or kayak at this time of year , but in the spring it might be a good idea before your watercraft floats away. If you look around at the trunks of the trees in the grove, you can see the waterline marks and how high the water can get. For those of you, who are venturing over to Mohr Island, here's your opportunity to try a few knots. I've left a couple of very simple examples in the cache, along with several lengths of rope material for you to give your hand at some. If you do leave another example, please mention in your log which one it is! One of them (the one on the steel ring) is called an Anchor Bend, also known as the Fisherman's Bend. There are several good books on the topic of knots on the market. Look around at the likely places and you will find at least one. Most of all, enjoy your time on this island. It's a little bit of paradise!