Spinlock

Based in Cowes, UK, known as the home of yachting, Spinlock has over thirty years of experience designing and manufacturing rope holding equipment for sailing boats, ranging from small dinghies up to the largest superyachts. Recognized worldwide as an independent and innovative expert in ropeholding, the organization delivers specialized line control solutions.

The company produces cleats, clutches, and jammers engineered to hold ropes from 2mm to 32mm in diameter with working loads up to 12,000 kg. A dedicated Special Projects Team provides custom rope handling innovations highly valued by America’s Cup competitors, Volvo Ocean Race syndicates, Open 60 entries, and superyacht captains.

Spinlock transformed personal safety equipment through the Deckware Series, introducing the award-winning Deckvest lifejacket harness as a comfortable, aesthetically appealing alternative to traditional gear. Active public campaigning by the company regarding the importance of wearing personal lifejackets has successfully normalized safety practices across amateur, professional, commercial, power, and sailing communities.

Since 2010, the company has supplied specialized Deckvest editions to International Certified Instructors of the Royal Yachting Association. Additional personal protection gear utilized extensively in major races and regattas includes Spinlock Performance Safety Lines, the Mast Pro Harness, the ZERO Buoyancy Aid, and the lightweight Deckvest LITE.