Bowline

Form a small loop in the standing part of the line and bring the working end back up through the loop, as shown.

Take the working end around behind the standing part and backdown through the loop. Pull slowly on the standing part to form the knot.

Adjust the main loop to the required size and tighten the knot.

Finish with an overhand knot to add security to tje bowline.

Uses:

Used to form a secure loop in the end of a line.

Advantages:

Easy to untie, even when wet and under strain.
Two bowlines can be linked together to join two ropes.
Does not jam.

Disadvantages:

Can reduce the strength of a line by as much as 40 percent.
The Bowline can loosen and spill, particularly in artificial-fibre rope and/or if the rope flaps around and is not under strain. To minimise this risk, the end can be tied off around the closest part of the loop, using a single or double Overhand Knot.
If there is a load in the standing end, it cannot be tied or untied.

Binding

Bends

Stoppers

Hitches

Loops

Misc.

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