The trucker’s hitch knot is a great knot to secure heavier loads and is a good knot for you kayaking knot repertoire.
Step 1: Create a small loop within your rope.
Step 2: Below the loop grab the rope and pull it through the initial loop.
Step 3: Take the end of the rope and bring it through whatever object you are securing the line too.
Step 4: Bring it back up and through the loop created in step 2.
Step 5: Pull the end of the rope to tightly secure the knot.