How to Tie a Bowline Knot - Sailing Tips

Bowline Knot is the most useful and most popular knot in the world of sailing – it is easy to tie, but also to untie. It is, however, extremely firm and secure.

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Learn how to tie a Bowline Knot:

Step1: Form a loop
Form a loop by simply crossing the two sides of the line.

Step 2: Line through the rope
At this point, you should have two ends – a free and a standing one. As you’ve made the loop, bring the free end of the line through the rope (as some like to say – the rabbit comes out of the hole).

Step 3: Wrap it
Wrap it around the standing end and bring it back through the loop (the rabbit goes around the tree and then back into the hole).

Step 4: Tighten
Tighten the knot by pulling both ends.