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HALF HITCH COIL FOR STOWAGE

29 HALF HITCH COIL

FOR STOWAGE

A line that is to be coiled up and stowed away must be ‘tied’ in some way
to stop it uncoiling. The quickest way is to coil the rope and then, using a
working end, form a loop as shown, lead the end over the top of the coils
and back underneath to emerge through the small loop. Pull up tight in a
Half Hitch. The coil will remain secure if the working end is used to hang
it on a hook in the locker or some other securing point so that the weight
keeps tension on the Half Hitch.

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