Gleistein

Supporting the next generation of sailing. ⛵🇦🇹

The Austrian Youth Sailing Championships are underway – and Gleistein is proud to support the event and Austria’s successful young sailing talents.

Our partner RopeExpert is also on site, sharing rope know-how in hands-on workshops and handing over Gleistein goodie packs to the coaches.

Supporting young talent, sharing knowledge and celebrating our passion for sailing – that’s what it’s all about.

Fair winds to everyone competing! 🌊

Supporting the next generation of sailing. ⛵🇦🇹

From 24–28 August 2026, young sailing talents will come together for the Austrian Youth Sailing Championships, with the first races starting on 25 August.

Austria has a remarkably strong generation of young sailors who are already celebrating impressive successes in international competitions.

Together with our partner ropes expert, we’re proud to support the championships and these young athletes on their way forward.

Because supporting sailing isn’t only about top-level performance. It’s also about investing in the future of the sport – encouraging young sailors to develop their skills, push their limits and gain valuable experience.

We wish all participants exciting races, great moments and, of course, fair winds! 🌊

See the rope. See the difference. ⚡

When operations continue after dark, visibility becomes a matter of safety.
Meet Flash! – Gleistein’s new visibility feature for high-performance ropes.

Reflective fibres are integrated directly into the rope's protective cover. When illuminated by a flashlight or other light source, they produce a striking reflective sparkle that highlights the rope's entire length and makes its path immediately visible in the dark.

A valuable advantage during demanding night-time operations such as towing and recovery.

And the best part?
More visibility. Same performance.

Flash! adds an extra layer of safety without changing the rope’s proven technical characteristics. No compromises. Just greater clarity when it matters most.

And this is only the beginning: Flash! is designed to be applied across a wide range of Gleistein ropes in the future.

Turn on the light. See Flash! ⚡

Come and talk to our experts at SMM in Hall A1, Booth 428.

A reason to celebrate! 🥈⛵

What a race!

At this year’s Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta, the Gleistein crew sailed aboard ReläXX – and crossed the finish line in an amazing second place! 🎉

Great sailing, strong teamwork and exactly the right amount of competitive spirit made for a fantastic day on the Baltic Sea.

But this regatta is about more than results. It’s about sharing our passion for sailing and spending time with friends, customers and partners from across the maritime industry.

A huge congratulations to the entire ReläXX crew – and thank you for having us on board!

Second place feels pretty good from here. 🥈🌊

Ready to ReläXX? Not quite. It's race time. ⛵⚓

Today, members of the Gleistein team will be taking part in the 43rd Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta aboard ReläXX.

From the Schlei estuary across the Baltic Sea to Ærøskøbing, Denmark, around 110 yachts will compete in one of the maritime industry's most traditional sailing events.

ReläXX is equipped with Gleistein rope solutions supplied through our trusted partner network, and we're delighted to see our products put to the test in a competitive sailing environment.

For us, it's the perfect combination of sailing, competition and time spent with friends, customers and partners from across the maritime world.

Now all that's missing is the right wind.

Fair winds to the ReläXX crew and everyone taking part. See you on the water! 🌊

Secure. Moor. Tow. Lift. Meet us at SMM Hamburg. ⚓

The maritime world is coming together in Hamburg – and Gleistein will be right in the middle of it.

At SMM 2026, we’ll showcase our latest developments and high-performance rope solutions for the demanding challenges of commercial marine:

🔗 SECURE – advanced lashing solutions for safe and efficient cargo securing

⚓ MOORING – reliable rope systems engineered for demanding berthing operations

🚢 TOWING – high-performance towing solutions built for power, control and safety

🏗️ HEAVY LIFTING – lightweight, high-strength lifting solutions for handling extreme loads

Four areas. One goal: making maritime operations safer, easier, more efficient and more reliable.

Come by, discover our latest innovations and talk to our experts about the right solution for your application.

📍 SMM Hamburg 2026
01. – 04. September
Halle A1, Stand 428

We‘re looking forward to seeing you in Hamburg!

Sommerfest 2026 unter dem Motto farbenfroh – und genau so war’s! 🌈🎉


Am Freitag Nachmittag hieß es bei Gleistein: Rechner und Maschinen aus – und gemeinsam ab in den GeoVersum-Garten!

Bei unserem Sommerfest wurde gegessen, getrunken, gelacht. Und vor allem: Zeit miteinander verbracht.

BratwurstBerti brachte uns das leibliche Wohl, kühle Getränke sorgten für die nötige Erfrischung bei außergewöhnlich hohen Temperaturen – und unser Team für einen richtig schönen, bunten Abend. Bis spät abends wurde Tischtennis gespielt und ausgiebig geplaudert.

Gleistein verbindet. Das gilt ganz sicher für unsere Seile – vor allem aber für die Menschen.

Danke an alle, die dabei waren – und natürlich an unser Orga-Team, das diesen Abend möglich gemacht hat! 🙌

The countdown is over. It's time to race. 🌊⚓

On 10 August, Malizia 4 sets sail for the Ocean Race Europe, taking on one of the world's most demanding offshore racing events.

We're incredibly proud that Gleistein is part of this journey. More than 1,300 metres of custom-engineered performance ropes are on board, designed to deliver the precision, reliability and confidence needed when every second counts.

But this partnership is about more than performance.

Together with Team Malizia, we share a passion for innovation and a commitment to protecting our oceans through A Race We Must Win – Climate Action Now.

Fair winds to Boris Herrmann, the entire Team Malizia crew and everyone involved.

We'll be following every mile.

More than a production site. A city full of inspiration. 🇸🇰

This year, Trenčín is celebrating its role as European Capital of Culture 2026 – bringing together creativity, craftsmanship and community through hundreds of events across the city.

For us at Gleistein, Trenčín has long been a special place.

It's home to our production facility for smaller-diameter ropes, where skilled teams manufacture a wide range of high-performance solutions for customers around the world.

Among them are our yacht ropes, where colour plays an important role. Beyond aesthetics, distinctive designs help sailors identify the right line at a glance and stay in control when every manoeuvre counts.

In a city with deep roots in the textile industry, working with colours, fibres and craftsmanship is part of a long tradition.

If you're visiting Trenčín to experience the cultural programme, take a moment to discover the city behind some of our most distinctive rope solutions.

Because great craftsmanship is shaped by the places and people behind it.