New England Rope, Regatta Braid, 1/2". The blend of spun and filament polyester gives this single braid the easy handling and supple feel ideally suited for sheets and control lines. The special S braid construction provides a line that will not kink when running through blocks. The addition of spun fiber allows excellent gripping both on a winch and in hand. Strength and stretch characteristics are similiar to double braided polyester. Regatta Braid is easily spliced. Tensile strength is 8,000 lb. Sold by the foot.