Page 65 - Maria Constantino "The Knot Handbook"

BOWLINE ON A BIGHT

his is an ancient knot, but one that is still very nrnch in use today, particularly in rescues
T at sea. When a rescue victim is conscious, a leg is passed through each loop and they
hang on to the standing part. If they are unconscious, both legs are placed through one loop
and the other loop is passed under the armpits.

Double a length of rope to Make a crossing turn by
I form a bight. 2 taking the bight over the

Pass the bight through the
3 crossing turn from back
to front.