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dOUBLe BOwLIne

A variation of the basic bowline that adds
security to the knot.

A second loop at the beginning of a double bowline double loop is needed, use the bowline on a bight (see
doubles the pressure on the working end and provides page 64).
greater security. The finished knot does not have two This knot reduces the strength of a line by only 25 to
loops, even though the name implies that it might. If a 30 percent, making it an overall stronger knot than the

Double Bowline: Step 1 Double Bowline: Step 2

KnOtS YOU need: BOat KnOtS

Form a loop in the working end of the rope as if Form a second loop and lay it on top of the first
a basic bowline (see page 62) was being tied. loop.

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