Mooring Hitch

The mooring hitch is a simple knot that can be released quickly with just a pull at the tag end. It is more secure than the slippery hitch knot and is used in temporarily mooring boats. It can be tied around a tree, pole or anywhere along the length of another rope.

How to Tie a Mooring Hitch

Tips

1. The knot can be loaded at the standing end.
2. It can also be combined with the butterfly knot for securing a load.

Uses

1. To tie up a kayak for a short time to a cleat or mooring post before getting into it.
2. To secure an animal to a post.
3. By lumberjacks and riggers.
4. Tying down survival shelters.
5. Temporarily closing rucksacks.

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How to Tie a Mooring Hitch Step by Step

1. Wrap the rope around the pole and pass the working end through the gap
2. Form a bight with the end
3. Pass it through the loop, behind the standing part
4. Hold and pull to tighten
5. The knot is made

Alternatives

• Tumble hitch
• Slipped buntline