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might use the two half
hitch apply to this knot,
but it also has the added
benefit of having more
surface area of the round
turn to create more fric-
tion, which may result in
an overall stronger knot.

2. Tying your boat to a
cleat on a dock may be
a good use for this knot. Figure 28e.

Midshipman’s Hitch
This is a useful knot for occasions when you have a length
of rope securing something to an anchor point and you
may need to adjust the tension on the rope. Once tied, you
can easily slide this knot along the main rope to increase
or decrease tension. When a load is applied to the stand-
ing part, the knot is designed to stay in position without
slipping due to friction created between the knot and the
rope.
It’s worth pointing out that there is a variant of this knot
commonly known as a “tautline hitch.” The two knots are
similar and have the same use but some consider the mid-
shipman’s hitch to be more secure.

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