Water bowline

Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
 
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
1. Make a loop. Make another loop.
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
2. Overlap the two loops to form a clove hitch.
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
3. Pass the working end of the rope through the clove hitch.
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
4. Then pass it around the standing end and then back through hitches.
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions
5. Tighten.
Water bowline step by step how to tie instructions

Description

The water bowline is used to make a loop at the end of a line.

Use

The water bowline is a type of knot designed for use in wet conditions where other knots may slip or jam.

Releasing

Non-jamming

Security

More secure than bowline.

Tying

1. Make a loop.
2. Make another loop.
3. Overlap the two loops to form a clove hitch.
4. Pass the working end of the rope through the clove hitch.
4. Then pass it around the standing end.
5. And then back through hitches.
6. Tighten.

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