A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails, by subordinate ropes, called bridles, and used to keep the weather edge of the sail tight forward, when the ship is closehauled.
(Pronounced bo-lin.) It is the knot used to make an eye or a loop in rope's end. It is one of the very few knots that every sailor should know. Commonly used on the Laser 2 to attach lines to the sails (eg sheets to the spinnaker, or outhaul to the mainsail), tie halyards to the heads of sails, and many other uses.
A type of knot used to form a temporary eye or loop at the end of a rope. A docking line that leads from the bow.
A rope fastened near the middle of the leech, or perpendicular edge of the square sails, by three or four subordinate parts called bridles. It was only used when the wind was so unfavorable that the sails had to be braced sideways, or close hauled to the wind: In this situation the bowlines were employed to keep the weather, or windward, edges of the principal sails tight forward and steady, without which they would always be shivering, and rendered incapable of service.
The second most useful know, next to a square knot, that will not slip, yet is easier to untie
a loop knot that neither slips not jams
a knot that creates a loop that will not slip or pull tight
an ideal knot you should know for this purpose
A type of knot used by some climbers to tie into their harness. Has similar uses to a figure of eight and is easier to untie after loading. It is however a lot easier to tie incorrectly
(pronounced BO-lin) A knot frequently used for tying the middle climber onto a glacier rope team, among other uses.
A knot which can be used to secure a rope around your waist
A knot used to form an eye in the end of a rope. Also the rope used to hold the foresail a-back when tacking.
One of the more common fixed loop knots utilized in rescue situations.
A type of knot, producing a strong loop of a fixed size. Also a rope attached to the side of a sail to pull it towards the bow (for keeping the windward edge of the sail steady).
Knots , Rigging Breast Line Rigging Brig Ships , Rigging Brigantine Ships , Rigging
A knot used to form a temporary loop in the end of a line. See Knots.
A knot, used as an alternative to the figure of eight to attach the rope to your harness. When used in the "double" form, three loops are created, allowing the raising or lowering of an injured casualty. The knot is more complicated to tie than the figure of eight (and so easier to tie wrongly, which can be disastrous) but some climbers prefer its increased secureness. Also easier to untie after having been loaded (by falling or toproping) than the figure of eight. See this page for a picture [link opens in new window]. [Adam Palmer
A knot used to make a loop in a line. Easily untied, it is simple and strong. The bowline is used to tie sheets to sails.
Knots , Rigging Bowsprit Spars , Rigging