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DAY
85

Pole hitch

Long before we had nails, screws and shackles,

we had rope lashings. Once a key part of the riggers’
armoury, lashings gradually gave way to mechanical

fastenings and fittings, but now they are making a
comeback! The pole hitch is one of the simplest

lashings. Use it to carry poles and spars, or to lash

them to the rail or car roof rack.

1 Form a pair of bights in the standing part of the line.