Page 35 - Patrick Moreau, Jean-Benoit Heron Marine Knots How to Tie 40 Essential Knots
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This is another example of the effectiveness of the round turn.
If you have to hitch with a thick rope or if you are mooring a vessel that
has a tendency to drift, this knot should be tied. It is often used by boaters
to moor a barge.
The secret of this knot is that it is not really a knot. It is held by the
round turns and the tension on the end of the rope.
1 - Start with a series of round turns.
There should be at least three or four to be able to hold adequately.
