MARLOW ANNOUNCE FULL LINE-UP OF BRITISH SAILING TEAM AMBASSADORS

11 September 2025

Marlow is proud to unveil its full line-up of British Sailing Team ambassadors for the 2025–2028 Olympic cycle and the 2025–2026 Transition Squad programme.

This announcement marks a continuation of Marlow’s long-standing commitment to British sailing, supporting elite athletes through every stage of their Olympic journey, from emerging talent in the Transition Squad to those sailors preparing for LA 2028 and beyond.

Olympic Athletes

The Olympic cycle athletes to be supported are:  

• Saskia Tidey – 49erFX
• Rhos Hawes & James Grummett –  49er
• John Gimson & Anna Burnett  – NACRA 17
• Sam Whaley  – ILCA7

^{Photo: Rhos Hawes & James Grummet – British Sailing Team}

These athletes not only represent the pinnacle of British sailing but also contribute to Marlow’s product development, by pushing the products to their limits and providing top athlete feedback.

Transition Squad Ambassadors

Marlow is also proudly supporting 4 rising stars in the Transition Squad.  These include:

• Carys Attwell – ILCA 6
• Rachael Potter – 49erFX
• Oliver Raynor & Hazel McDonnell – 470

^{Photo: Oliver Raynor & Hazel McDonnell – British Transition Squad}

Marlow’s Director of Leisure Marine, Paul Honess highlighted, “These transition athletes embody the future of British sailing, and Marlow is committed to nurturing their development through access to premium lines and product support”

For over 25 years, Marlow Ropes has partnered with the British Sailing Team, contributing to 16 Olympic gold medals and 31 overall podium finishes.

Mark Robinson, Performance Director of the British Sailing Team, commented:

“From supporting up-and-coming athletes to ensuring the team has access to the latest innovations in rope technology, we are extremely grateful to Marlow Ropes for their unwavering support over the last 25 years”

As the Olympic cycle progresses, Marlow will continue to spotlight ambassador achievements, share behind-the-scenes insights, and collaborate on new product innovations. Follow Marlow’s  social media @marlowropes for updates, race results, and ambassador stories. 

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