Yachting Ropes | Dyneema®

The fresh ocean air and dynamic power of waves make sailing yachts an exhilarating experience. But it’s also demanding on your body and your boat. Round-the-world yacht races take contestants from point to point across continents, covering thousands of miles in unrelenting seas.

To last the course and sail to success, every detail on board matters. From mainsail halyards to topping lifts and tuning lines, the lightweight strength and versatility of Dyneema® makes the world’s strongest fiber™ your comprehensive yachting equipment partner.

Powering performance

Dyneema® fiber is the secret weapon facilitating elite yachting around the world – providing an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio and unrivaled durability.

Code 0 halyard and Gennaker halyard

Mainsail halyard and Main topping lift

Genoa Halyard

Cutter halyard

Leech lines

Back stay

Running Backstay

Sail cloth

Cutterstay

Core strength you can count on

The double-braided yacht ropes used to steer and moor yachts typically consist of a core and a cover. The core determines the strength and stretch of the rope. But while strength and fatigue resistance are essentials for your rope’s core, heavy sailing lines will impact the speed and agility of the yacht on the water.

That’s why the best-performing yachting equipment on the market relies on the unique composition of Dyneema® fiber – 15 times stronger than steel yet eight times lighter.

Dyneema® Composite Fabric

With the world’s strongest fiber™ laid in a crisscross pattern, DCF can be tailored and optimized for properties like strength, stretch, weight, and minimum thickness. In fact, there’s no limit to the number of different fiber choices and combinations available.

Strong yacht ropes that have you covered

Ropes and lines also experience the full force of the ocean. A rope’s cover is what helps it resist all kinds of damage – from UV and particle ingress to external abrasion. Enter Dyneema®: as well as enabling unmatched core strength, our fiber is just as capable when it comes to yachting rope covers. Pure Dyneema® covers can protect uncoated sheets while its lightweight, waterproof qualities make it perfect for spinnaker sheets.

Dyneema® SK99 fiber

The strongest Dyneema® fiber grade, this is the ideal lightweight, low-creep, low-elongation solution for high-performance watersports lines and ties.

Experience ultimate control

Slight movements can make all the difference in testing conditions and tight races. But not every rope or line provides the control and precision required for flawless steering. Thanks to our pioneering fiber technology, we’ve developed the ideal solution for yachting equipment manufacturers: Dyneema® SK99 fiber. Its lightweight qualities are matched by minimal elongation – unlocking the sensitivity and responsiveness that place control at your fingertips.

With the highest tenacity (42.5 cn/dtex) and modulus (1590 cN/dtex) of any high-performance fiber, it’s no surprise that Dyneema® SK99 fiber is trusted by premium yacht line manufacturers the world over.

Carbon with Dyneema®

Dyneema® Carbon represents a leap in the evolution of carbon. By adding world’s strongest fiber to carbon, there’s a significant improvement in a board’s weight and impact resistance.

Race into the lead with the world's strongest fiber™

Yacht races are some of the most intense contests in the world. These prestigious events range from 20-minute sprints to grueling six-month marathons that span the globe. Regardless of the race’s length, the demands on sailing equipment remain the same: sailors require reliable, lightweight, and high-performing ropes that keep control in the palms of their hands.

Dyneema® fiber is a key ingredient in watersports lines that meet the rigorous standards of competitive yachting, providing sailors with the dependable performance they need to excel in even the most challenging conditions.

But don’t just take our word for it: the world’s strongest fiber™ has propelled teams to success in:

The Ocean Race
America’s Cup
Vendée Globe
SailGP

Our vast experience and leading technical expertise mean we’ve worked with the best rope manufacturers in the industry. As we continue to innovative fibers that power teams to success, it’s no surprise we’re still winning the race for speed, control, and durability.

Steering towards sustainably

The ocean may be fiercely strong, but it still relies on us to help protect it. Dyneema® is at the forefront of sustainable innovation in sailing lines and ropes, setting new standards for eco-friendly high performance. Produced using 100% renewable electricity, all Dyneema® fiber contributes to cleaner air and less greenhouse gas pollution. Add that to a far longer service life, and you get a material that’s cleaner to manufacture and produces less end-of-life waste.

Additionally, there’s the option of bio-based Dyneema® fiber, offering the same superior characteristics as conventional Dyneema® but with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. This commitment to sustainability comes with no compromise on the fiber’s world-renowned qualities, ensuring that sailors can rely on the same unparalleled strength, durability, and lightweight performance while also supporting a more sustainable future for their sport, the seas, and our planet.

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