Marlow Ropes Named Supplier to Team Australia
The British rope maker will supply rigging for Team Australia's AC75 campaign ahead of the 2027 America's Cup.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Cruises
Marlow Ropes has been named an official supplier for Team Australia's 2027 America's Cup campaign. The British manufacturer of high-performance synthetic fibre ropes will provide rigging solutions for the team's AC75 programme.
Why it matters
The AC75 demands rigging that can withstand extreme loads, and Marlow Ropes' specialist products are built for that environment. The partnership places Australia's campaign alongside Marlow's existing work with America's Cup teams and its role as official rope supplier to SailGP.
The announcement is an official supplier designation rather than a measured dataset, with the campaign set for 2027. Terms of the supply arrangement, including volumes and value, have not been made public.
The players
Marlow Ropes
A British manufacturer of high-performance synthetic fibre ropes that also serves as the official rope supplier to SailGP.
Team Australia
The national sailing team competing in the AC75 programme for the 2027 America's Cup.
The details
Marlow Ropes develops specialist rigging for the AC75, where its products support the boat's rigging and control systems and connect with hydraulics and sail control. The Marlow Grand Prix (MGP) range is designed for high-performance sailing, and the team's campaign will be based in Naples.
Timeline
4 November 2026: Marlow Ropes named official supplier announced.
2027: Team Australia's America's Cup campaign.
Big Picture
Marlow Ropes already supplies SailGP and has worked with America's Cup teams, and this appointment extends that pattern to Team Australia's AC75 campaign. It reflects how specialist rope makers are increasingly aligned with the high-performance sailing circuit that spans both events.
For readers following the event, the America's Cup campaign takes place in 2027 with the team based in Naples. Travellers planning sailing-focused trips should check event schedules as the 2027 campaign approaches.
The takeaway
Specialist suppliers like Marlow Ropes are becoming central to high-performance sailing programmes, with partnerships spanning SailGP and the America's Cup. Readers tracking the sport can follow these supplier relationships as the 2027 campaign develops.
Further reading
Explore more Cruises coverage for context on the wider travel and sailing landscape.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Marine Industry News.
