KOTM: Bowline

Knot of the Month - Bowline

bowline.jpgOverview

  • Bowline creates a fixed loop at the end of a rope
  • A very strong knot but generally considered weaker than a Figure 8 loop 
  • Quick knot to make a permanent loop
  • Can be tied around an object
  • Can be used to join 2 ropes together, to pass a haul line out to a boat etc.

View Step by Step directions at animatedknots.com

View YouTube Video "How to Tie a Bowline Knot"