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Boating Knots: Hitches

As a bonus, it can be tied in the middle of a line
and released from a distance. This knot may also be
used by campers, but do not use this knot for heavy
work, since it can fall apart earlier than required.

Highwayman’s Hitch: Step 3 Highwayman’s Hitch: Step 4

XX XX

Pass the second loop through Form a third loop in the work-
the first loop. ing end of the rope, and take
XXX this in front of the attachment
XXX
point and through the second
loop, leaving enough of a tail
on the working end to easily
grab. Tighten by holding the
third loop in place while pulling
on the standing part. With a
quick tug on the working end,
the knot falls completely apart.

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