What is the Mooring Hitch used for?

Mooring boats and craft to posts, docks, and rings; Temporary moorings that need to release instantly; Tying kayaks and small craft to the shore; Fastening lines to bollards that will soon be released; Docking maneuvers where the boat is released without leaving it.

How do you tie the Mooring Hitch?

The Mooring Hitch secures a boat to a post, dock, or ring with a quick-release loop. It holds under load while the boat pulls against it, but comes free instantly with a tug on the working end. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Mooring Hitch hard to tie?

The Mooring Hitch is rated easy, in the Hitches category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What other names does the Mooring Hitch have?

It is also known as Mooring Hitch, Vuelta de amarre, Nudo de amarre, Volta de atracação.

What precautions apply when using the Mooring Hitch?

It's a quick-release hitch; never use it for moorings that need to hold long-term and securely; An accidental pull on the loose working end releases the mooring.

Mooring Hitch

A quick-release mooring hitch for tying a boat to a post or ring

Also called: Mooring Hitch, Vuelta de amarre, Nudo de amarre, Volta de atracação

What it is for

Mooring boats and craft to posts, docks, and rings
Temporary moorings that need to release instantly
Tying kayaks and small craft to the shore
Fastening lines to bollards that will soon be released
Docking maneuvers where the boat is released without leaving it