Page 51 - Mario Bigon "The Morrow Guide to Knots"

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CLOVE HITCH

For a rope under strain

This method is preferred by
sailors for mooring a drifting
boat.
Method
Take the rope in both hands
(1). Jerk the rope with the left
hand to form a loop around
the ballard (2). The resulting
formation will be under
tension (3). Take hold of the
end and make another loop,
dropping that over the ballard
(4,5,6). Hold the end tight
and the knot will tighten on
its own.

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