Page 69 - Adlard Coles "The Knot Bible"

Cleat hitch on a
KNOT SCORE
bollard cleat Strength

Security
Is this the best of both worlds? A cleat on a bollard might seem like the ideal Diffi culty Tying
compromise. In practice, it can be awkward to use as a cleat, while the pin Diffi culty Untying
Usefulness
catches on the line when tying a traditional bollard knot (page 62).

1 Take a full turn around the base of 2 Pass the working end diagonally 3 The number of turns will depend
the bollard. over the pin on the opposite side. on the type and size of the line, but
Add more diagonal turns in the same should include at least two crossing
way as the cleat hitch (page 66). turns.

Below A bollard cleat works like a
normal cleat – just tipped sideways.

4 Finish with a half hitch – and,
if you’re feeling smart, cheese
the leftover line! (see page 194 for
cheesing methods.)

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