Young Bull,
I think you got your answers here mate, with alot of good info. The guys are straight up because this is a very serious topic.
You have to tell him straight up too. Even get him on TW to ask his own questions. Let us know how you go.
When i first learnt my knots and thought I knew them. Thats when my old man made me tie them blindfolded or behind my back or above my head....correct tail, dressing n all. Even emergency procedures like tieing a bowline around yourself one handed etc. Now I never think of it but are very glad for it.
