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How to Tie a Tautline Hitch

Peter Salisbury
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The taut-line hitch knot is a great knot to tie around an object if you need to the hitch to move freely. The taut-line knot can be useful if you are kayak camping because it can be used for securing a tent to tent poles.

Step 1:ƂĀ Loop the end of your rope around the object.

Step 2:ƂĀ Loop the end of the line around the initial line feed twice.

Step 3:ƂĀ Loop the end of the line further up on the initial line feed one more time.

Step 4:ƂĀ Pull the end of the rope to tighten.

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Iā€™m Pete. I am the owner of KayakHelp.com. I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, I grew up kayaking, fishing, sailing, and partaking in outdoor adventures around the Great Lakes. When I am not out on the water, you can find me skiing in the mountains, reading my favorite books, and spending time with my family.