Question 1972 Deck General

The correct answer is C) bowline. The bowline is the recommended knot to form the bridle at the standing part of a gantline rigged to a stage. This is because the bowline is a secure, non-slip knot that is easy to tie and untie, making it well-suited for this application. The other answer choices, such as the carrick bend, sheet bend, or fisherman's bend, are not typically used for this purpose. The choice of the bowline knot is based on standard seamanship practices and is not explicitly specified in regulations. However, the bowline is a widely recognized and recommended knot for securing a gantline to a stage or other structure.