Southern Spars specialises in the design and construction of carbon fibre spars and components. As the industry pioneer, Southern Spars built its first carbon spar in 1990. Since then the company has pursued a passion for delivering world-class superyacht and racing spars. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @southernspars
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From our team to yours - thank you to everyone who made METSTRADE 2024 a successful one for Southern Spars! 🙏 We had so many great conversations on our booth and beyond! The future is looking bright, with lots of exciting projects on the horizon - watch this space... #ThankYouMETSTRADE | RAI Amsterdam
POV: Finding us at METSTRADE! 👀 Day 2️⃣ is in full swing. Come and say hello to the Southern Spars team on Booth 11.613 in the Superyacht Pavillion! #METSTRADE #METSTRADE2024 #MarineIndustry #Sailing #Yacht #Mast #Boom
Every America's Cup year is a milestone at Southern Spars. We're proud to innovate side-by-side with the teams at the pinnacle of sailing. Peter Burling, Helmsman/Skipper, Emirates Team New Zealand: “Southern Spars has been a close partner of ours for many years, and a critical part of our America's Cup journey. The margins are so small, it’s absolutely vital to have 100% confidence in your suppliers, and Southern is deservedly trusted above any other company in its field.” Every cycle brings lessons that we take into breakout projects in the years thereafter. Delve into the next generation of rig design at METSTRADE this week! 📸 America's Cup #METSTRADE #METSTRADE2024 #MarineIndustry #Sailing #Yacht #Mast #Boom #AmericasCup #AC37
Structured luff technology has redefined what a sail can deliver. It has also had marked ripple effects in the world of high-performance rig design, which has innovated to help sailors maximise the extra power potential at their disposal, taking benefits to the extreme. If you're attending the Yacht Racing Forum at METSTRADE, don't miss the chance to take a deep dive with Southern Spars Grand Prix Sales Director Nick Bice during this special panel discussion. 📆 Thursday 21 Nov ⏰ 16:35 📍 Yacht Racing Forum, Hall 9 ℹ️ This is a ticketed event; therefore, access is restricted. #METSTRADE #METSTRADE2024 #MarineIndustry #Sailing #Yacht #Mast #Boom
In a world of trends, be a maverick. Unveiled by Dixon Yacht Design, Lateral Naval Architects, and Southern Spars, this year at Monaco Yacht Show S.A.M., Project Maverick has made a big splash 💦 Maverick by name, maverick by nature, not least because this groundbreaking superyacht boasts two DynaRigs, selected for their ease of handling, safety, sleek styling, all-round performance, and rapid sail setting. This push-button marvel allows a single person to deploy and trim the sails from the bridge deck or via remote control. A total sail area of 1860 sqm can be set in just 7 minutes. The ability to set and furl sails at any angle maximises sailing time, optimises performance, and delivers a truly exceptional sailing experience. Find out how the next generation of DynaRigs is changing the industry. Head to Booth 11.613 in the Superyacht Pavillion at Metstrade! #DynaRig #METSTRADE #METSTRADE2024 #MarineIndustry #Sailing #Yacht #Mast #Boom
All three of the sailing categories at this year's BOAT International Media World Superyacht Awards went to yachts with Southern Spars carbon rigs, including Sailing Yacht of the Year, 'Sarissa', from Royal Huisman & Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design. Discover why the best choose Southern Spars, meet us at METSTRADE! 🤝 📸 Royal Huisman #METSTRADE #METSTRADE2024 #MarineIndustry #Sailing #Yacht #Mast #Boom
𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝟑𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐩 On October 19th, 2024, Emirates Team New Zealand secured an historic victory in the America's Cup match, defeating INEOS Britannia by 37 seconds in the final race, with a final scoreline of 7–2. The Cup will be remembered for the Kiwis' third consecutive win – something no syndicate has achieved in the modern era. But there were plenty of other history-making moments in Barcelona and plenty of reasons to look ahead with excitement. We look back at a landmark America's Cup: https://lnkd.in/eGUNYJGV 📸 Ricardo Pinto / America's Cup #AmericasCup #AC37 #Sailing #Yacht #Mast #Boom
💥 Throwback to having a blast onboard Frers 59 Superyacht ‘Maximus’ at Ibiza JoySail last month! 💥 Alongside firepower, Maximus is equipped with horsepower to back it up 👉 with a high-performance carbon rig from Southern Spars, #ECsix multistrand composite rigging & a carbon fibre foil from Future Fibres, as well as a full running rigging package designed by RigPro, including custom connectors and RigPro’s own custom moulded lockstrops! #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #IbizaJoySail #IJS24 #Mast #Boom #Upgrade #Repair #Service #Sailing #Yacht #Rigging #Yachting #Superyacht
Congratulations to Red Bandit on an epic overall win in the 45th Rolex Middle Sea Race! 🏆 With Scallywag 100 taking line honours and Red Bandit winning overall, it's a dominant display from Southern-rigged yachts! 👏
The TP52 Red Bandit, powered by North Sails, has claimed overall victory in the 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Skipper Carl-Peter Forster and his young German crew faced it all—60-knot winds, fast currents through the Messina Strait, and those ever-tricky light winds. The team’s North Sails inventory proved crucial to their success. Joshua Weber, Navigator on Red Bandit, emphasized the sails' performance: "We introduced both a jib top and genoa staysail to our aero package this year, and they fit brilliantly, seeing plenty of hours in this race alongside our code zero and kites. Our North Helix J2, which performed exceptionally through 15-30 knots, even held up in the massive waves after Lampedusa. And the finishing leg on our white A2 with the Red Bandit logo was just the best possible way to finish the race." Weber also shared the crew's strategic preparation: "We stayed out of the worst of the storm on the first day and caught a good ride all the way to Passero. The favorable current through Messina helped separate us from the fleet. Red Bandit excels in light wind, and our plan paid off as we managed the conditions well." Red Bandit was also equipped with a high-performance carbon rig by Southern Spars, further enhancing their competitive edge. The crew also sported #NorthSailsPerformanceClothing, ensuring they were prepared for the challenging conditions they faced throughout the race. With superior technology and teamwork, Red Bandit becomes the third German yacht to conquer this prestigious event. Hats off to the entire crew for their outstanding performance and well-earned win. #NSVictoryList #RolexMiddleSeaRace #NorthSails #North3Di #RedBanditRacing #offshoreracing 📸 Kurt Arrigo | Rolex Middle Sea Race
Congratulations to Scallywag 100 - Line Honours winner in the 45th Rolex Middle Sea Race! 🏆 Last year, Scallywag received multiple upgrades from Southern Spars, including a new high-performance carbon rig, delivering an increase in boat RM, and an increase in stiffness, while still delivering a remarkable 450kg weight saving. Well done to skipper David Witt and crew on an epic performance! 👏 📸 Rolex / Kurt Arrigo / Andrea Azzoprdi #RolexMiddleSeaRace #Scallywag100 #Sailing #Yacht #Mast #Boom