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rUnnInG BOwLIne
A variation of the basic bowline that allows
the knot to slide (or run) along the line.
The running bowline is not only strong and secure, but firmly, making the running bowline useful for such duties
it does not reduce the strength of a line. It slides easily as hanging or hauling. It is commonly used to toss a loop
and, as with the basic bowline, unties easily even after over something otherwise out of reach, such as an object
heavy use. Tension on the line causes the knot to grip that has fallen overboard and needs to be retrieved.
Running Bowline: Step 1 Running Bowline: Step 2
KnOtS YOU need: BOat KnOtS
Form a bight (see page 10) and a loop in the Take the working end around the standing
working end of the rope, and pass the working part and down through the loop.
end under the standing part, as shown in the
photograph.
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