A classy 'polysilk' mooring rope!
We sell a lot of boat rope - from rigging and mooring to crab pot lines! So we were delighted when customer Ann Louise kindly sent us some shots of...
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New eye catching whipping twine
We're selling a new range of eye-catching whipping twine... It comes in four stand-out colours, so you'll never miss a reel again: Hi-vis neon yellow, neon orange, neon red and...
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Rope that can pull 310 tonnes!
You want rope that will pull 310 tonnes? No problems! We have supplied just that to a customer who wants it for towing and mooring barges. Their craft transport aggregates...
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Our Synthetic Sisal (Polysteel) rope in use on the North Sea
32 kilometres off the North Norfolk coast is the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm. It generates green, clean energy to power more than 430,000 UK homes. And powering its way between...
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Classy boat fenders using our rope!
Our rope is used by craftspeople and businesses to create beautiful and really useful products - such as Victoria Rayner, at The Fender Boutique. Victoria creates fabulous rope fenders for...
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HMPE – in focus
Looking for a rope that is stronger than steel, yet easy to handle? HMPE could be just the ticket (one brand of HMPE is Dyneema®, which people may be familiar...
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Classy Kayaks with our Cool Cords!
Now this is a seriously classy kayak, made by Stephen at Big Pond Kayaks on the Isle of Man. Look carefully on the deck and you'll see the Three Legs...
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How to make a rope fender
Rope fenders . Arguably, they’re one of the most important features of your craft – designed to protect the hull from any knocks and damage and ensure you get many...
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Splendido! How our ropes are used on high quality British dinghies
Doesn’t it look Splendido?! Dinghy builder Mark at pondlifeworkshop.co.uk uses our 36mm Jute Rope as a stylish fender on his equally stylish craft. We supply high quality natural and synthetic...
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Ropes Direct Article in the NORTHERN RIVERS SAILING CLUB NEWSLETTER
NEW SEASON, NEW LINES by Russell Hurst from RopesDirect Getting ready for the new season and thinking of replacing those worn out lines? Here’s a quick summary of the main...
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Choosing the best rope for mooring a boat
Going sailing or boating? Be sure to invest in the correct mooring ropes. Not only do they provide additional safety for you and your passengers, they can also prevent a...
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Hobby ideas to relieve stress and improve mental health
Did you know, hobbies can lead to a 34% reduction in stress? That’s right. Just breaking out of the humdrum routine and doing something fun can have a huge positive...
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The Excelsior Trust
The Excelsior Trust, Lowestoft. With many thanks to John from The Excelsior trust for sending through this image of their newly built replica ship's boat - both fantastic looking and...
