Round Lashing

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1. 1

   Overlap the spars

   Place two spars alongside each other with a substantial overlap.
2. 2

   Tie a clove around both

   Secure the starting end around both spars together.
3. 3

   Wind four close turns

   Lay the turns next to one another around both spars.
4. 4

   Complete eight turns

   Continue along the overlap to form a close band.
5. 5

   Bring the end above the band

   Leave room for a finishing clove above the wraps.
6. 6

   Finish around both spars

   Tie a clove hitch around the same pair of spars.
7. 7

   Check the round lashing

   This lashing has no fraps. A practical spar extension normally uses two spaced lashings.