Boom hitch

The boom hitch is a type of knot. It is a rather robust and secure method of attaching a line, or rope to a fixed object like a pipe, post, or sail boom. ^[1]

Boom hitch
Category	Hitch
Efficiency	high
Origin	Described by Ashley in 1944
Typical use	robust attachment to a foundation
ABoK	#1687

It can be finished with a slip, that is, a bight tucked under rather than the whole line pulled through in the last step. This will make it easier to untie.

A diagram of the Boom Hitch

Be sure to work the slack out of all the loops around the foundation. One way is to vigorously wiggle and tug on both ends at the same time. Also, it is good to not let the hitch spread out along the foundation, keep the passes around the foundation bunched together snugly. Once tight, this hitch is quite resistant to sliding along the foundation even if the surface is smooth such as on a steel pipe.

Instructions

See also

• List of knots