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42a 42 ROLLING HITCH
The Rolling Hitch or Stopper Hitch is used to
secure a smaller line to a larger one or to a spar
when the load on the smaller line will be parallel
to or nearly parallel to the larger line or spar. The
hitch is formed a little differently about a rope and
about a spar.
To form the Rolling Hitch about a rope, first
determine the direction of the load, then apply
turns as in 42a and 42b away from the load and so
that the turns trap the load-bearing part of the line
against the larger rope. After the second turn, lead
the line above the load-bearing part and apply a
42b
Half Hitch around the larger rope (42c and 42d).
Settle the hitch down and apply load to it (42e)
so that the pull is against the binding turns.
When securing a line to a spar or mooring post
(42f), begin again by determining the direction of
pull, but then apply the first couple of turns down
the spar towards the load. Finally cross the line

42c 42d 42e

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