OUR FEATURED KNOT IS....

• The Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
  

A Round Turn and Two Half Hitches is ideal for attaching a mooring line to a dock post or ring. As the name suggests, it is composed of two important parts:

Round Turn: In fact the 'Round Turn' is really two turns, and these should take the initial strain while you complete the knot. This may be critical when handling a mooring line. An additional turn, or even two additional turns, should be added initially if you are handling a heavy load, e.g., with a large vessel or in a strong wind. These turns allow you to control the load while you add the:

Two Half Hitches: The two half hitches actually form a clove hitch round the standing end. It is not uncommon to see an additional one (or more!) half hitches - either to make the knot more secure or to use up any excess line.