New England Ropes

10/06/2026

We are proud to support the Womens Match Racing World Championships ⛵️⛵️⛵️

10/02/2026

New England Ropes is proud to support the 2026 Women’s Match Racing World Championship at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco!

Over the next few days, the city front will provide a spectacular setting to race and watch some of the highest-level women’s match racing. We supplied the running rigging for the StFYC fleet, helping keep the boats ready for the demands of close, competitive racing.

Good luck to all the teams—we’re looking forward to some great racing!

Follow the action:
https://theclubspot.com/regatta/gFOw7hqIHw

Photos by Simone Staff

09/14/2026

Come visit New England Ropes at the Newport International Boat Show!

📍 Tent D — Booth D13
📅 September 17–20, 2026

Stop by to explore New England Ropes running rigging and rope solutions. Our team will help you find the right line for your boat, whether you’re racing, cruising, or upgrading your rigging.

We look forward to seeing you in Newport!

07/31/2026

Meet WR2 – The Wire Rope Replacement from New England Ropes

Engineered with New England Ropes' proprietary Stronger Than Steel Technology and protected by a durable outer sheath, WR2 delivers outstanding strength, low stretch, and exceptional durability in demanding marine applications.

✔️ Ideal as a wire rope replacement for lifelines
✔️ Lightweight, corrosion-free, and easy to handle
✔️ Available in 5 mm, the preferred choice for the ILCA traveler line, trapeze adjustment line. delivering smooth performance and reliable control on the racecourse.

Whether you're upgrading your keelboat or optimizing your ILCA, 470, i420,C420, 49er or 29er. WR2 provides the confidence and performance sailors demand.

Also cat approved.

06/10/2026

June has kicked off with outstanding competition at the Santa Maria Cup – International Women's Match Racing Regatta at the Eastport Yacht Club and the 2026 U.S. Match Racing Qualifier at St. Francis Yacht Club.

Congratulations to all the sailors and teams competing on both coasts. It's great to see such a strong level of match racing talent on the water! 👏

For mainsheets, jibsheets, and spinnaker sheets, sailors continue to choose Poly-Tec from New England Ropes for its excellent handling, durability, and performance.

📸 Photos from the Santa Maria Cup courtesy of Ted Morgan.

04/10/2026

We had the pleasure of a visit from the team at Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5 and showed them the ropes for this fantastic piece with Stephen Parola on how we make the best ropes in the business.

New England Ropes in Fall River transforms raw fibers into ropes for various industries, preserving a century-old tradition

04/09/2026

If you’ve been following our recent posts on rope inspection and care, we’ve now compiled the information into a convenient online guide for single braid ropes, available on our website.

This guide provides a practical reference to help you identify wear, maintain your lines properly, and extend their service life.

You can view the guide here:
https://www.neropes.com/knowledge/line-handling-care/

We are also currently finalizing a double braid rope guide, which will be available soon through the same link.

Inspection and Retirement Guides Line Care In order to prolong the service life of your lines, we recommend that you observe the following instructions: Storage Always keep the ropes in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing them to direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Do not drag ropes over rou...

04/02/2026

Chemicals, fungus, and saltwater exposure can all take a toll on your ropes. Over time, these elements can cause fibers to fuse together, become brittle, or develop stiffness that can’t be flexed away.

That’s why regular inspection is so important.

When checking your lines, look closely for discoloration or degraded fibers—both can be signs of chemical or environmental damage. If you find a compromised section, remove the affected area and repair the line using an end-for-end splice when possible.

If the damage is too extensive to safely repair, the rope should be retired and replaced.

A few minutes of inspection can make a big difference in safety and performance.

03/26/2026

When shock loading occurs on a single braid rope internal and external strands can be affected which can create flat areas, and bumps and lumps.

If possible, the affected section can be removed and the rope can be repaired with an end-for-end splice, however, if this is not possible the rope should be retired and replaced.

03/19/2026

These sweet, sweet rigging lines made from our Endura Braid by the Newport Beach, CA West Marine are going to not only look great on the J/Boats, Newport, RI 22 and 24 series