Page 86 - Buck Tilton "Outward Bound Ropes, Knots, and Hitches"

Boating Knots: Hitches

the pole hitch is actually a combination
of a hitch with a final securing knot
to complete the binding. This knot is
easier to manage when the length of
rope or cord being used is just long
enough to do the job.

Pole Hitc XX: Step 3 Pole Hitch
h
XX: Step 4

Draw the objects together,
XXX Secure the ends with a square
XXX
bringing both ends of the rope (reef) knot (see page 13).
to the same side of the objects,
as shown in the photograph.

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