Category Archives: Marlow Ropes

Marlow Ropes launches fully up-cycled and ‘Technically Better’ mooring rope at METS 2018

By Peter Nash | November 12, 2018

Marlow Ropes launches a premium sustainable mooring rope made using 100% recycled plastic. The world leading leisure marine rope manufacturer’s latest innovation, the Blue Ocean Dockline, is the first ‘technically better’ premium dockline rope manufactured using yarn wholly made from plastic bottles. The development and production of recycled polyester (rPET) yarn combined with Marlow’s engineering… Read More »

Marlow Ropes inspire next generation with Rope-Show education workshops

By Peter Nash | August 10, 2018

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As part of Marlow’s commitment to youth sailing, they are pleased to be working with the International Optimist Association Class at key events this year to deliver education workshops on rope care and splicing. This August they have supported them at the Volvo Gill Optimist British National and Open Championships which welcomed 370 sailors from across the UK and rest… Read More »

Marlow Ropes invites your sailing club to host their new interactive UK wide Rope-Show

By Peter Nash | July 30, 2018

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Launching in September 2018, Marlow Ropes is inviting Sailing Clubs across the UK to host the new MARLOW ROPES ROPE-SHOW, an interactive practical workshop which will enable sailors of all types to learn more about their lines and how to maximise their performance. With a history dating back to 1807 and known as one of… Read More »

Riley Gibbs named Marlow Ropes Brand Ambassador for 2018

By Peter Nash | February 27, 2018

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Marlow Ropes are delighted to announce that US Sailing Team Nacra 17 sailor Riley Gibbs has been appointed as a Marlow Brand Ambassador for 2018. Securing a Silver Medal at the 29er Youth Worlds in 2014 earned Riley a spot on the United States Olympic Development team and he hasn’t looked back since. Riley competes… Read More »

Knots V Splicing

By Peter Nash | October 3, 2017

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It is likely anyone who has ever used ropes has learned to tie knots – to create eyes, connect rope to objects or even just for decoration. There’s a knot for every application and for many applications there is no better solution than a knot. However, there are limitations and every time a rope is… Read More »

8th consecutive Clipper Race for Marlow Ropes

By Peter Nash | July 26, 2017

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This will be the 8th Clipper Race for Marlow Ropes Marlow Ropes and the Clipper Race share a 16 year relationship. This will be the 8th consecutive edition where the two leading brands in British sailing join forces. As Official Supplier, the matched fleet of Clipper 70s have been rigged with D2 Racing which provides… Read More »