Give Highwayman's Hitch Knot a Try for Fenders

[NedX]

Originally Posted by George DuBose

I got so tired of showing new crew knots to use for securing fenders and then if not paying close attention, the fenders would go for a swim.

So...I bought large caribiners that have a closed hole in the narrow end. I put my fender line through the hole and tie a stop knot that lets the fender hang to the required depth.

Clipping and unclipping is quicker than tying any knot and easier for novices to deal with.

Excellent idea, George. As I sail with novices when I am not solo, I shall appropriate it. And, in your honor, shall refer to it as The DuBose Solution.

[Tudorsailor]

I think that one has consider where/how one moors before being didactic.

In the Med where one is stern-to the quay and there is another boat nestling on either side, tieing to the base of a stanchion in not an option. One has to tie from the lifeline so that the top of the fender is level with the toe-rail. You can tie around the top of the stanchion but this does not allow for fore and aft movement and the fender then pops out the gap between you and your neighbour.

TS