Usage
The Pile Hitch is a quick, secure knot used to tie a rope to a dock post, bollard, or any cylindrical object. It is frequently employed in maritime settings for mooring boats and ships, as it holds well under tension but can be easily untied and released when needed. The hitch is created by wrapping a doubled line around the object and pulling the loop over the top of the post or bollard, cinching it down on the standing end of the rope to secure the vessel. This hitch is easy to tie and can be done in the bight, without requiring access to either end of the rope.
ABOK
Strength/Reliability
The Pile Hitch is considered a temporary mooring hitch. Use a
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches when a more permanent solution is called for.
