Knots to Know: Bowline
Use a bowline to create a fixed sized loop, such as to go around a piling, that won’t slip under load.
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Knots to Know: Bowline
Used in both sailing and powerboating, the bowline won’t slip or bind under load and can be untied easily.
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Knots to Know: Bowline
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Keep yourself and your passengers safe by learning how to prevent CO poisoning on your boat.
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Knots to Know: Bowline
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