Emirates Team NZ has announced that it is returning to partner with world-leading composite specialists, Southern Spars NZ, in an attempt to beat the wind-powered land speed record. “Team NZ approached us and asked if we would come on board…
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The 76th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will be different this year with COVID-19 restrictions in place around the world, however, the quality of the fleet taking part in the boxing day race has not changed! In…
Southern Spars brings together Emirates Team New Zealand and Cycling New Zealand to prompt innovation and collaboration Innovation and collaboration were themes discussed as Kiwi business, Southern Spars, brought two world class New Zealand teams together today – Emirates Team…
The new Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team recently took their Southern Spars and Future Fibres rigged VO65 yacht out for a sail, preparing for next year’s The Ocean Race. The Foundation will not only be sailing with a team in the Race, but also contributing…
Congratulations to the kiwi pair Peter Burling and Blair Tuke who won the 49er Sailing World Championship this weekend, for a historic sixth time! The duo, who plays a key part in the Emirates Team New Zealand America’s Cup defence team, defended…
2019 has been an exciting and busy year at the Southern Spars workshop with a number of exciting projects leaving the factory and a number already under construction. Ranging from America’s Cup rigs, new TP52 rigs and preparing one of…
Well renowned Yacht Designer, Malcolm McKeon, Owner’s Rep Gregory Monks and Southern Spars’ Head of Superyacht Sales, Paul MacDonald all come together to deliver their approach on choosing the right components to fit the colossal 60m high performance sloop. They speak…