Marlow Ropes Celebrates 25 Years of Partnering with and Supporting the British Sailing Team

Marlow, a global leader in high performance rope manufacturing, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary of partnering with and supporting the British Sailing Team. Over the past quarter-century, Marlow has been an integral part of the team's journey, providing top quality ropes that have contributed to numerous victories and milestones.

A legacy of excellence

Since 2000, the British Sailing Team has achieved remarkable success on the world stage, winning a total of 16 gold medals and 31 medals overall in Olympic sailing competitions. This impressive record has solidified Team GB's position as the most successful sailing nation in Olympic history.

Significant milestones

• Sydney 2000: The new millennium opened with a stunning performance at the Sydney Olympic Regatta, where Team GBR secured three gold and two silver medals.
• Athens 2004: The British Sailing Team continued its dominance with two gold medals and one silver and two bronze medals.
• Beijing 2008: Team GB topped the medal table with four gold medals, one silver, and one bronze.
• London 2012: The home Olympics saw the team win one gold and four silver medals.
• Rio 2016: The team added two gold medals and one silver medal to their tally.
• Tokyo 2020: British sailors won three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze.
• Paris 2024: Ellie Aldridge became the first-ever women's Formula Kite Olympic champion, and Emma Wilson added a second bronze to her Olympic sailing haul.

British Sailing Team’s performance director

“From supporting up and coming athletes at the start of their Olympic journey to ensuring the team has access to the latest innovations in rope technology development, we are extremely grateful to Marlow Ropes for their unwavering support of the British Sailing Team over the last 25 years and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones together”. Mark Robinson, Performance Director.

Innovations and contributions

Marlow Ropes has been at the forefront of innovation, providing the British Sailing Team with cutting-edge rope technology that enhances performance and safety. The company's commitment to excellence has been instrumental in the team's success, ensuring that sailors have the best equipment to compete at the highest level.

Paul Honess, Marlow Leisure Marine Director, “Our collaboration with the British Sailing Team is crucial to us offering the best and most innovative product range within the sailing market.  This has been demonstrated with the development of our Excel Fusion & Excel HPR lines, where the need for these products were by identified by the British Sailing Team and after much use and testing in the field has enabled everyday sailors the opportunity to use these premium and high performing lines.  We look forward to our continued commitment and work with the BST and many more product developments to come.”  

Paul Honess, Marlow Leisure Marine Director signing the British Sailing Team Sponsorship Contract April 2025.  

Looking ahead

Marlow celebrates this significant milestone, at a time when the British Sailing Team are riding hide with their incredible nine medal haul, including 5 golds, at the Olympic sailing season opener in Palma de Mallorca earlier this month.  

With a shared passion and a commitment to excellence, Marlow and the British Sailing Team look forward to continuing their successful partnership for many years to come.

About Marlow Ropes

Marlow is a world-renowned manufacturer of high-performance ropes for various applications, including sailing, climbing, and industrial use. With a rich heritage and a commitment to innovation, Marlow Ropes is dedicated to providing the highest quality products to customers worldwide.

For more information, please visit Marlow Ropes.

Contact: Jane Ings, Marketing Manager, 01323 444 444. jane.ings@marlowropes.com