Money for new rope

Rigging has come a long way since the days of the clipper ship when a vessel like the Cutty Sark carried about eight miles worth of standing and running rigging on her three masts. These days, thank the lord, things are significantly less complicated even on the largest of vessels yet windage and weight aloft can still make a significant difference to performance. Meanwhile, selecting the wrong rope for a task may significantly compromise performance. At the most basic