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Cleat Hitch
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Cleat Hitch

A cleat hitch is used to secure a rope to a cleat. It is easy to tie, holds well, and is easy to untie.

Step-by-step Guide

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Take the rope around the base of the bollard

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Take the rope over the bollard and underneath on the other side

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Make a loop with the rope

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Pull the loop over the bollard on the first side

Cleat Hitch

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Introduction

A cleat hitch is used to secure a rope to a cleat. It is easy to tie, holds well, and is easy to untie.

Step-by-step Guide

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Take the rope around the base of the bollard

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Take the rope over the bollard and underneath on the other side

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Make a loop with the rope

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Pull the loop over the bollard on the first side