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US Sailing and New England Ropes Renew Longstanding Partnership to Elevate Performance on the Water
BRISTOL, RI (January 28, 2025) – US Sailing is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with New England Ropes, a division of Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp., continuing a relationship that has spanned years of innovation and collaboration. As the “Official Line Provider of US Sailing,” New England Ropes reaffirms its commitment to supporting sailors across the United States with top-quality marine cordage.
“This renewed partnership highlights the importance of collaboration in fostering growth and innovation within the sailing community,” says Marcus Lynch, US Sailing High Performance Director. “Together, US Sailing and New England Ropes are committed to ensuring that sailors have access to the best tools and opportunities to succeed at all levels of the sport.”
This partnership strengthens the shared mission of both organizations to advance the sport of sailing through excellence, safety, and innovation. New England Ropes has consistently provided crucial support to the US Sailing Team (USST), including supplying rope reel racks and premium lines at training sites in Long Beach and Miami, and showcasing how sailors utilize their lines in training and competition.
As part of the renewed agreement, New England Ropes will continue to play an integral role in key US Sailing initiatives, including on-water events, shoreside exhibitions and content creation featuring US Sailing Team athletes. They will be attending the upcoming Sailing Leadership Forum being held Feb 6-8 in Coronado, CA to engage and educate the sailing community on their products. Their involvement not only showcases their industry-leading products but also underscores their investment in the future of sailing.
“We’re thrilled to extend our longstanding partnership with US Sailing,” said Peter Phelan, Market Manager at New England Ropes. “This renewed collaboration allows us to continue supporting sailors nationwide and international with high-performance rope solutions that elevate training and competition. Together with US Sailing, we’re committed to fostering excellence, safety, and innovation in every corner of the sport.”
“It’s great to continue this partnership with New England Ropes to build on our collaborative effort to develop high quality lines for athletes,” said Rosie Chapman, Olympic Development Director. “It’s important that athletes are equipped early with the right resources to achieve their goals. With this spirit in mind, we were excited to kick off this next chapter with New England Ropes by getting athletes outfitted this winter with fresh lines for the ODP training camps in Miami.”
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About US Sailing
The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), certified by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is dedicated to leading, advancing, supporting, and ensuring integrity in sailing at every level. Founded in 1897, US Sailing, now serving over 35,000 members as well as over 1,500 yacht clubs and sailing centers, offers training and certifications for sailors, instructors, and race officials, oversees national championships, manages offshore ratings, conducts regional and national events, and spearheads initiatives to increase accessibility. US Sailing also leads the training and development of the US Sailing Team for the Olympic Games and high-performance international competitions, providing comprehensive financial, logistical, coaching, technical, fitness, marketing, and communications support, as well as managing the Team USA athlete selection procedures for the Olympic Games. More at www.ussailing.org.
About New England Ropes, a Division of Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp.
For over 50 years, New England Ropes has been recognized for its world-class performance, reliability, and durability in marine cordage. As part of Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp., New England Ropes leverages a global network of innovation and expertise to deliver the highest quality rope solutions to sailors worldwide. Learn more at www.neropes.com