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hIGhwaYMan’S hItCh
A knot for situations where a quick release
might be needed.
When a temporary hitch is needed, such as mooring a over the side of a tall ship. Whether or not it was used by
small craft for a short amount of time, the highwayman’s highwaymen (robbers) as a quick-release tether for horses,
hitch (also known as a draw hitch) does an excellent job. It when a fast getaway was a part of job, is not known, but it
works well for lowering light loads, like lowering a gear bag works well for temporarily tethering animals.
Highwayman’s Hitch: Step 1 Highwayman’s Hitch: Step 2
KnOtS YOU need: BOat KnOtS
Form a loop in the working end of the rope Form a second loop in the working end and
behind the attachment point. A long working pass it over the front of the attachment point.
end will be needed to complete this knot.
Red light
Do not use this knot for heavy work since it can fall
apart earlier than required.
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