Flying Bowline

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Published 2014-08-27

One of our students requested some remedial training on how to tie a "Flying Bowline" or "Tugboatman's Bowline". This knot is fun to tie - but a fairly useless version of the classic bowline. Thanks for the request Hanna!

All Comments (6)

@steadmanuhlich6734 7 years ago

Nice video Chris! Good description of the knot, the difference, the use, the tying demo, and an outstanding location for teaching giving the demo. ---- Outstanding! --"Steady" on CF
@karlkarlng 3 years ago

I'd rather use the grab twist pull technique for line of that gauge since it makes a true bowline and is a bit stronger. 2 inches and thicker would be better for this flying bowline great for tugboat crews.
@cmcc4662 3 years ago

Similar to a bowline but not correct, tail is upside down which cause a jamming collapse under heavy load,
@DannyMunk1 5 years ago

n Not a Bowline....
@ushi120 6 years ago

Nice video! But, sure there is a method to tie this knot around something. The thing is, you don't know how to do it, Skipper. ;-)) Regards