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DOUBLE OR TRIPLE
CLOVE HITCH
The double clove hitch is
used when the knot is to be
used for a long time without
being checked. particularly
when mooring a boat to a
quay.
Method
Allowing a long enough end
to make as many turns as
required for safety, make a
loop with the end underneath
and drop it over the post (1).
Repeat this operation as many
times as desired (2).
2
