Are you one of those sailors always seeking a better mousetrap - um, knot? But what could be better than a bowline? With a little time on my hands this winter, I decided to put those idle hands to work with some research into the venerable bowline knot, the sailor's specialty. Here's what I found - more fun things to do with a rope and impress your friends!
A bowline usually holds well, but with modern ropes made of slippery synthetic materials, the knot can occasionally slip. For a more secure version, try this enhanced bowline. And if you want to learn an even faster, friend-impressing way to tie a traditional bowline, try this method.
