This version of the Halyard Hitch is often used when you want to secure a line to a rail, stanchion or spar. This is an extremely good and sturdy way of securing a line to a stanchion. There is also the Halyard Hitch that is tied to a ring or shackle. I came across this particular way of attaching a line to a post many years ago. I have only ever seen it referenced in a book by Geoffrey Budworth, but I think it is a worthy knot to demonstrate on this Knotting Channel.
Having played around a little with this hitch, I do love the security that this hitch offers. As the working end is first of all tucked under the three turns, then again under the final turn, tension on the line makes this hitch grip exceptionally fast. I would say that perhaps this knot could be a little difficult to undo if heavily loaded. There is the option to slip this hitch, but I am not sure that it would help a great deal. If you have had experience of using this particular version of the Halyard Hitch, then please do leave a comment below.


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