Page 94 - Jim Whippy - Reeds Knot Handbook

Occasionally, you need to get a line ashore or across to
another boat and this is where you would use the heaving
line knot. Because it is impossible to throw a piece of rope
any distance unless it is properly prepared, using this knot on
the end of the rope adds bulk and weight, making it easier
to throw.
There are many variations to this knot, but this is a
simple version that is commonly used in sailing (or for tying wrap and tucK Knots
the ends of a monk’s rope belt!).

3
Now wrap the working end
tightly, counter-clockwise,
round both the legs of the two
loops. Make another wrap, but
this time include all three legs
to draw them together.
4
Continue with more tight wraps
until you reach the bottom
end of the bight. On your final
wrap, tuck the working end
through the bottom of the bight.
5
Pull the standing part to
tighten.

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