Deck General USCG Q#1958 (Set 62)

Which knot should be used to send a man over the side when he may have to use both hands?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — French bowline

The French bowline creates two loops of adjustable size. By placing one loop around the waist and the other under the thighs, a person is securely supported in a seated position, leaving both hands free for maintenance tasks while suspended over the side of the vessel.

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