Fender Knots: Part 2 - Clove Hitch

The clove hitch Along with the bowline and the sheet bend, it is often considered one of the most important knots to know. A clove hitch is two successive half-hitches around an object. It is most effectively used as a crossing knot. It can be used as a binding knot, but is not particularly secure in that role (we prefer the constrictor knot for these use cases). A clove hitch made around the rope's own standing part is known as either two half-hitches or buntline hitch, depending on whether the turns of the clove hitch progress away from or towards the hitched object. The Clove Hitch is the simplest and most effective knot for securing your fenders. It can be tied in seconds, is relatively easy to undo which makes it simple enough to adjust the hight as you approach the marina. There are other fenders knot that are easier to untie, we would only recommend these for short stays or when you a remaining on the boat while docked. If you will be leaving your boat for an extended period of time the Round Turn with two Half Hitches another option to consider. If you want to learn some other skills for docking your boat why not check out our video which compares the Cleat Hitch V OXO for tying your mooring lines to fixed cleats. https://youtu.be/LepMcTJuFfI If you want to learn the other knots mentioned above check out the links below. Bowline https://youtu.be/zgTD5XD9kTM Sheet Bend https://youtu.be/vKvJ3aKu43A Constrictor Kont https://youtu.be/2Q6-T-vXEk4 Round turn with two half hitches https://youtu.be/M_W3nlil1Ko We hope you enjoyed todays Know Knots demonstration where we showed you how to tie a Clove Hitch, a great knot for securing your fenders for docking.