Boating knots 4 - Cleat Hitch
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1.
Wrap the rope fully around the feet of the cleat. cleat1
2.
Take the rope diagonally across the top, then wrap it back under the point of the cleat. cleat2
3.
Wrap the rope back over the top and back diagonally towards the opposite end. This creates a figure 8 shape. Now use an underhand loop to lock the knot tight. cleat3