The basic knots and splices that you need on your boat and an overview on rig preparation.
Because of the complexity of modern materials, a knot decreases the breaking load of the rope at pulling in a significant proportion.
Aramids and LCP are hard fibres which do not support much small radii of curves. The Dyneema® fibre is a smooth material and it can be slippery.
Therefore, the finishing of the rope is very important.