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PILe (POSt) hItCh

A quick, simple, and secure attachment to
pile, post, or stake.

For fast mooring of a craft to a pile, use the pile hitch. By
tying the knot mid-line, tension can be pulled in two di-
rections from the knot, making this great for putting up
a barrier rope between a series of uprights. It unties with Note: the knot can be pushed down the
extreme ease.
pile or post before being tightened.

Pile (Post) Hitch: Step 1 Pile (Post) Hitch: Step 2

KnOtS YOU need: BOat KnOtS

Double the section of line to be attached and Take the loop over the top of the pile or post,
wrap it around the pile or post. then pull on the standing part to tighten.

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