Usually used to secure a line to a spar, eye or ring, the Hitch is formed by passing the line round the spar (for example) in a complete round turn – so that the spar is completely enclosed by the rope and the working end is pointing back down the standing part – then tying what amounts to a Clove Hitch (see page 30) about the standing part. The working end passes round the standing part, crosses itself away from the original Round Turn and goes round again in a second Hitch as can be seen in the photographs.
Common uses include securing fenders to grabrails or stanchions, painters to towing eyes on dinghies or mooring rings on quaysides.
