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1 Canonical Name
Running bowline.
2 Variant Name(s)
Unknown.
3 Category
Running knot.
4 Origin
Ancient.
5 Related knot(s)
bowline, noose.
6 Releasing
Non-jamming.
7 Efficiency
Unknown%
8 Caveat
None.
9 Uses
- Fish out floating objects that have fallen overboard.
- Tightening the saquaresail to the yard in high winds.
10 Comments
The running bowline is strong and secure and does not weaken the rope. It slides easily and undoes just as simply.
11 Tying
- Tie a simple bowline with a small loop and pass the standing part in the loop or use the image as a guide.
Running knots
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