Page 117 - Adlard Coles "The Knot Bible"

Water bowline
KNOT SCORE
This development of the bowline (page 112) is designed to be used with Strength
wet, slippery lines. It also lends itself to use with modern ropes, which Security
tend to slip when tied with a regular bowline. The main difference is that Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
the loop in the standing part is replaced with a clove hitch (page 32),
Usefulness
greatly increasing the knot’s security.

1 Make a loop, so that the working 2 Make another loop right
end lies on top of the standing part. underneath, again making sure
This is called an overhand loop. the working end is on top.

3 Pass the working end up through
both loops, making sure it enters
each loop from underneath.

KNOT KNOW-HOW

Make sure your bowline has a long
tail. The tail should be at least 100mm
(4in) long to prevent the knot from
slipping. For added security, seize the
end of the tail to the standing part
4 Take the working end around 5 Hold the standing part fi rmly and with a piece of whipping twine.
the standing part and back down tighten first the first loop and then

through the loops, going back the the second. See Knot Know-How to
same way you came up. the right for advice about tail length.

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