Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a stopper hitch?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — N
A stopper hitch, often referred to as a rolling hitch, is used to secure a line to another line or a spar. It is designed to hold against a longitudinal pull, allowing a load to be transferred from one line to another, such as when relieving tension on a mooring line.
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