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HITCHES

Innomiknot
KNOT SCORE
Designed to tie down aircraft in the Pacifi c during World War II, this knot Strength
takes its name from the Latin word ‘innominatus’, ie having no name. It is Security
said to be easy to tie in the dark, and releases quickly under tension. It can Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
be used for tethering errant aircraft and dinghies alike.
Usefulness

1 Pass the line around the mooring 2 Twist the loop to form fi rst 3 ... and then another. Pass
point. If tethering an aircraft, this one elbow... the working end around the
will need to be extremely secure! standing part.

4 Put a bight in the working end, 5 Adjust the bight to form a
and tuck it into the loop. drawloop, and tighten the knot.

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