Transom Knot

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Leave a binding end

    Hold the two sticks at right angles and bring the rope up in front.

  2. 2

    Pass beside the upright

    Run the first strand alongside the vertical stick.

  3. 3

    Wrap the crosspiece

    Go over and behind the horizontal stick on one side.

  4. 4

    Cross the front

    Carry the end diagonally over the front of the upright.

  5. 5

    Wrap the other side

    Go behind the horizontal stick on the opposite side.

  6. 6

    Lock beneath the crossing

    Tuck the end under the crossing to form the constrictor binding.

  7. 7

    Bring out the tail

    Keep the two tails clear of the sticks.

  8. 8

    Dress the binding

    Pull the ends apart to clamp the crossed sticks. This is a compact binding, not a full multi-turn lashing.