CLOVE HITCH Tied around a post The knot known to sailors as the clove hitch is also known under other names such as the peg knot in camping and the boatman’s knot in climbing. It is a safe knot which is easy to make and is used in a variety of situations. Sailors use it in small- or medium-diameter rope for mooring; it is used on climbing rope and by campers to secure tent poles. Method Make a counterclockwise turn around the post, passing the end in front of it (1). The second turn is made by passing the end back around the post above the first turn without tightening it (2). Then tuck the end through the second turn which should cross over the first (3). Draw the hitch taut by pulling both ends (4) SLIPPED CLOVE HITCH The bight serves to undo the knot quickly when the rope is under strain (5). DOUBLE CLOVE HITCH To make this knot you need only make an extra turn around the post (6)CLOVE HITCH Made onaring The clove hitch on a ring is used almost exclusively on climbing ropes as it can regulate the length of the rope between the climber and the piton. The clove hitch ona ring is rarely used in sailing as the ring is usually finer than the rope so the constant strain on the rope causes chafing. In addition its jamming action is not very secure as it does not have sufficient nip and so could slip and come undone.Method Make a turn around the ring, passing the end from below (1); then pass the end behind the standing part and again under the ring to forma second turn (2). Insert the end into the turn formed (3). Tighten slightly by pulling both the end and the standing part; then tighten thoroughly by pulling strongly on the standing part (4) ARCLOVE HITCH Using two overlapping half hitches This method is used in sailing for mooring on bollards at the quayside, or in camping to tighten the guy ropes if the loops can be dropped over the post. Method Make a large loop or hitch with the standing part below (1). Hold the loop securely with the left hand and drop it over the post (2). Allowing sufficient length for a second loop, grasp the standing part and twist your wrist upwards and counterclockwise to form asecond loop (3, 4); the standing part should now be underneath. Hold the loop thus formed securely with the thumb and forefinger and drop it over the post (5). Pull the two ends of the rope to tighten the knot (6). You should check frequently to be sure the knot is holding and not slipping ARCLOVE HITCH Using two inverted loops ina figure eight This method is very attractive because it is so easy, but it can only be used when the hitch can be dropped over the object. Method Form a loop with the end over the standing part (1); hold the loop securely with the left hand. Take the standing part with the right hand, allowing sufficient length for the formation of a second loop and twist the wrist ina clockwise direction (2). The standing part should end up on top. Now flip the bottom loop over the top one (3, 4) and drop them over the post with the right hand, holding the end in the left (5). Tighten the knot by pulling both ends (6). ieCLOVE HITCH Using two handsNormally this method is used when a line has been thrown but only if the rope is not under strain and can be dropped over the object. Sailors use this method when mooring on a bollard at the quayside with medium- diameter rope Method Pick up the rope with the right hand and take hold of it with the left about eighteen inches away. The left palm should be facing downwards (1). Twist the left wrist to form a loop (2). With the right hand, pull the rope towards you and form another loop. The standing part should be lying below the end (3, 4). Overlap the two loops and drop them over the post. Tighten it by pulling the end with your right hand (5). a