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39a 40a

39b 40b

39 ROUND TURN AND TWO HALF 40 FISHERMAN’S BEND
HITCHES
The Fisherman’s Bend or Anchor
The Round Turn and Two Half Bend is similar to a Round Turn and
Hitches is clearly similar to 38, but Two Half Hitches (39), but has a
with the significant difference that an trapped turn against the ring or spar
initial full turn is taken (39a) before to give it added security. If it’s left
applying the two Half Hitches to form in place over any length of time a
the complete knot (39b). The initial careful watch must be kept for chafe,
round turn gives a surprising degree because damage to the trapped part
of extra security to the hitch and would undermine the integrity of the
makes it widely useful as well as bend. 40a shows the round turn and
very practical on board boats. It is, trapped part, while 40b shows the
for example, the best way to tie on second Half Hitch in place. Some
fenders when berthing alongside. people like to seize the end against
the standing part as a ‘belt and
braces’ measure.

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