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Cleat Hitch

 Every boater needs to be able to tie a proper cleat hitch. We depend on this knot to keep our boats safely secured to a dock or to tied to another boat.  Tying the cleat hitch correctly ensures that it will stay tied and will be easy to untie. The American Sailing Association has provided a short, easy to understand video that provides instructions for tying a proper cleat hitch.  ​

Other Knots

There are knots in addition to the cleat hitch that are very useful to boaters.  Knowing how to tie them properly can help us boat more safely.  Knots such as the bowline, clove hitch and rolling hitch are among the most useful, particularly to our T-BART members.  Easy to use instructions for tying these knots can be found at www.animatedknots.com
Safe Harbor Guide
​This Safe Harbor Guide is provided as a courtesy by T-BART.  T-BART does not guarantee its accuracy, completeness nor suitability for any use.  Conditions in designated harbors change over time and some harbors may not always be readily accessible for use or safe.  Boaters should always proceed with caution when approaching any harbor.

To use the Safe Harbor Guide, open the PDF file below.
safe_harbor_guide_2021_pdf_final.pdf
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Tellico Boaters Assistance Response Team (T-BART)

An all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing free assistance to boaters on Tellico Lake, Tennessee. Established 2000.
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  • Home
  • About
    • T-BART's Mission
    • About T-BART
    • Leadership Team
    • Contacts
    • T-BART's History
    • FAQs
  • Our Sponsors
  • Membership
  • Courtesy Tows
  • Life Jacket Loans
  • Community Service
  • NSS
  • Bratfest
  • Lake Orientation
  • Activity Summary
  • Events
  • Gallery
  • Boating Tips
  • Testimonials
  • News and Press
  • Donate