Bowline loop may pass around or through an object during the making of the knot. The knot tightens when loaded at (pulled by) the standing part of the line. The bowline is commonly used in sailing small craft, for example to fasten a halyard to the head of a sail or to tie a jib sheet to a clew of a jib. The bowline is well known as a rescue knot for such purposes as rescuing people who might have fallen down a hole, or off a cliff onto a ledge. This knot is particularly useful in such a situation because
Human knot arms. The challenge is to solve the game several times starting each time with an increasing number of crossed people. The game is recommended for children from 12 years and up, and is best suited to a group of ten or so players. No materials are required. The purpose of the human knot puzzle is to gain team building skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills among a group of people and onto the individuals participating. The options that can be included to make the activity more difficult are the following: Human knot A human knot is a common icebreaker