Anchor Bend

The Anchor Bend is a knot generally used to fasten a line to an anchor.

The free end should be secured with seizing to the standing line for a permanent, secure knot.

• Make 2 turns around the shackle, leaving turns open.
• Take a half turn around the standing line and feed the free end through the turns and pull tight.
• Tie a half hitch around the standing part and pull tight.
• Seize the free end or tie a backup knot such as a double fisherman's with the free end around the standing part.