Water Bowline
( Clove Hitch Bowline | ABOK #1012 )
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Usage
The Water Bowline is a variant of the standard Bowline, designed specifically for use in wet conditions where other knots may slip or jam. It features a Clove Hitch structure in the standing part, which helps increase its security in environments where ropes are exposed to water, such as towing boats or mooring lines.
Common Uses
- form a fixed loop in a wet rope that won't jam or slip.
- tie a bowline in wet conditions where a standard bowline would be unreliable.
- make a secure loop for towing or pulling in wet environments.
- tow a boat or dinghy behind another boat in rough water.
- tie a loop that won't jam and is easy to untie after heavy wet loading.
- form a fixed loop in slippery synthetic rope.
- make a fixed loop that holds in wet, slippery conditions.
Also known as
- Clove Hitch Bowline
ABOK
- 1012
Structure
Although similar in appearance to the Double Bowline, the Water Bowline is tied using a Clove Hitch in the standing part of the rope, rather than a round turn, as in the Double Bowline.
Strength/Reliability
Additional friction from the Clove Hitch increases the security of this knot over the simple Bowline. This knot is very secure and does not jam, even when wet.
