Rolling Hitch
Use this to attach the other end of a handy billy
or to temporarily transfer the weight on a line.
Animated Rolling Hitch (opens in new window)
The two clips below show examples of using of a handy billy.
This clip shows using a Rolling Hitch and a Round turn & 2 Half Hitches to attach the ends of the handy billy to transfer load on a headsail sheet to haul it tight.
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Practice...
is the only way you will master these knots so you can do them reliably when it matters, not just in the comfort of your living room.
Practise these two knots over and over, so you can tie them well by the time you come on board.
Any other knot beyond these is a bonus.