22K views · 345 reactions | Word of the Week: Bowline. The King of Knots! A bowline is a commonly used knot to tie a loop in the end of a line and has the advantage of not jamming. BM3 Jorge Gonzalez is going to show us how it's done! | U.S. Coast Guard East | Facebook

The BOWLINE family of knots includes variations designed for strength, security, and versatility while maintaining a fixed loop. 🪢🧗‍♂️ … • Bowline – A basic loop knot, easy to untie, used in rescue, sailing, and rigging. … • Double Bowline – Stronger than the standard Bowline, commonly used in climbing and rescue. … • Triple Bowline – An even more secure version for high-load applications and can be used in victim evacuation by forming a secure harness. … • Bowline on a Bight – Forms two loops