Editing Bowline (section)

==Security==
As noted above, the simplicity of the bowline makes it a good knot for a general purpose end-of-line loop. However, in situations that require additional security, several variants have been developed:

===Round turn bowline===
{{main article|Double bowline}}
The round turn bowline is made by the addition of an extra [[Turn (knot)|turn]] in the formation of the "rabbit hole" before the working end is threaded through.

===Water bowline===
{{main article|Water bowline}}
Similar to the double bowline, the water bowline is made by forming a [[clove hitch]] before the working end is threaded through. It is said to be stronger and also more resistant to jamming than the other variations, especially when wet.

===Yosemite bowline===
{{main article|Yosemite bowline}}
In this variation the knot's working end is taken round the loop in the direction of the original round turn, then threaded back up through the original round turn before the knot is drawn tight. The Yosemite bowline is often used in [[climbing]].