Deck General · Mooring — Bitts
When making a line fast to a set of bitts (double bollard), the line is secured with:
- AA single round turn only
- BA round turn then figure-eight turns finished so it will not jam✓ Correct
- CA bowline around one post
- DNo turns—just laid over
Explanation
A line is belayed to bitts with an initial round turn to take the strain, followed by figure-eight turns across both posts. The crew can surge or ease the line under load and it will render rather than jam dangerously.
Authority: Knight's Modern Seamanship
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