How to Tie a Lightermans Hitch

The Lighterman's Hitch is a knot that is readily used to moor tug boats and other floating vessels to the dock. It is also known as a Tug Knot because of this. This knot can also be used to tie pretty much anything to any kind of stationary post.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Long piece of strong nylon rope
• Post

1. Wrap the working end of your rope over the post two times.

2. Bring the working end toward the direction you started from.

3. Form a loop and loop it under the stationary section of rope while holding on to the working end.

4. Bring the loop over and slide the end over the standing end of the post.

5. Bring the working end over the stationary part of the rope where you began.

6. Wrap the working end over the stationary rope and over the standing end of the post and then back down over the stationary rope.

7. Pull on the stationary end to remove the slack.

Tips & Warnings

• Great for tying up boats to a dock.
• Always be careful when handling nylon rope as if it gets away from you, it can cut deep.