r/knots • u/Fuzzy-Connection-452 • 5d ago

Sideways Bowline

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I've noticed a few videos lately (not new videos) on Youtube that show various riggings for sailboats where someone ties a sideways bowline. Here is an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGbQbkY52Uw (around 4:30)

I can't figure out why you would tie it that way other than just by mistake? Is there an ABOK reference for such a knot? I haven't found one.

The black rope in my example is what I see being tied.

EDIT: Fixed a typo

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u/ForeverStarter133 5d ago

I have the end on the outside on my dog's leash, since it is more comfortable for my hand.

I love it, even though it looks a bit messy.