Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Southern Spars

130ft J Class charter yacht Endeavour - Image courtesy of Yachting Developments

The first interior images of the 130ft J Class charter yacht ENDEAVOUR refitted by Yachting Developments

May 22, 2012

Recently proved in the St Barths Bucket Regatta, the respected NZ builder Yachting Developments working on the refit of the 130ft J Class luxury charter yacht Endeavour has unveiled the first interior photos of this freshly refitted spectacular vessel.

100ft catamaran yacht Q5 (hull YD66) Bow Side

100ft sailing yacht Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments to be launched early June 2012

May 15, 2012

The 30.48m (100ft) luxury catamaran yacht Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments is nearing completion, with a launch date in early June 2012. This wonderful vessel provides a beautiful owner´s cabin, two double cabins as well as one twin cabin, together with a children’s den offering two storable berths.

World Superyacht Awards 2012 Neptun Trophies

Southern Spars’ rigged yachts once again dominated the 2012 World Superyacht Awards

May 08, 2012

Southern Spars is proud to announce that four of its rigged yachts have been awarded in this year´s World Superyacht Awards. These include the 67.2m megayacht Vertigo by Alloy Yachts, the 62.5m superyacht Hetairos, the 30m sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments, as well as the luxury yacht Destination Fox Harbr.

30m sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments

30m luxury yacht ANTARES III receives “Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m” award at the World Superyacht Awards 2012

May 07, 2012

The 2011 luxury sailing yacht ANTARES III, built by Yachting Developments, has been awarded the “Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m” at this year´s World Superyacht Awards. With naval architecture and exterior by Dixon Yacht Design as well as luxurious interior by Rhoades Young, this spectacular vessel provides a full beam Owners cabin, two large guest cabins as well as upper and lower saloon. She is managed by a crew of 4 professionals.

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour completes Sea Trials in New Zealand - Photo Credit Yachting Developments

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour completes Sea Trials in New Zealand

February 15, 2012

The Iconic J Class boat Endeavour sailing yacht has successfully completed sea trials and race trim preparations on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and in the Hauraki Gulf.  Fresh from her comprehensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments Auckland shipyard, there were smiles all round as yacht Endeavour’s crew and members of the Yachting Developments team proudly…

Georgia Superyacht by Alloy Yachts - Photographed by Trevor Lowe in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand

Alloy Yachts’ Superyacht GEORGIA spotted in New Zealand by Trevor Lowe

January 30, 2012

Stunning New Zealand made superyacht Georgia, with accommodation to 12 people, has been spotted in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand by photographer Trevor Lowe.

Southern Spars new website

Southern Spars launches new website

January 24, 2012

Southern Spars has launched new website, focusing on quality information, imagery and interactive elements.

Superyacht Salperton IV sailing with her new Southern Spars rig - Photo Southern Spars

Charter yacht Salperton IV fitted with new Southern Spars mast and rigging

November 06, 2011

The 45m (148ft) performance sloop Salperton IV is now sailing again with brand-new hybrid modulus carbon fibre mast and an EC6 continuous rigging package from Southern Spars. Sailing yacht SALPERTON IV’s replacement mast was built to a tight deadline by Southern Spars’ Custom Projects team in New Zealand and was fitted and dock-tuned by Southern…

Classic JClass charter yacht Endeavour launched after refit

Southern Spars´ new rig for J-Class charter yacht Endeavour

October 31, 2011

Southern Spars fitted J-Class charter yacht Endeavour with a new 53.7 meter (176.18ft) gold-tipped mast and rigging package, being a part of her refit.

Motor photos of Classic Superyacht Endeavour JK4 after 18month refit

More photos of Classic Superyacht Endeavour JK4 after 18month refit

October 26, 2011

Yachting Developments is pleased to announce the launching of the iconic J Boat Endeavour, having completed an extensive 18 month refit at their Hobsonville yard in Auckland.  There was a long term philosophy of longevity and serviceability throughout the refit ensuring sailing yacht Endeavour will remain an historic Icon for future generations. Sailing yacht Endeavour…

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour launched after 18 month refit at Yachting Developments

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour launched after 18 month refit

October 09, 2011

Yachting Developments proudly re-launched the iconic J Boat Endeavour superyacht on Saturday the 8th of October 2011. The classic sailing yacht Endeavour was launched after the completion of an extensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. Sailing yacht Endeavour touched the water at 8am, onboard systems were commissioned and checked,…

Classic Sailing yacht Endeavour Refit nearing completion

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour Refit nearing completion

September 15, 2011

The extensive refit of the iconic J Boat Endeavour sailing yacht is nearing completion at Yachting Developments Auckland yard. As a historic vessel, absolute care has been taken to preserve as much of the vessel as practical while taking advantage of twenty first century sailing systems, enhanced safety and improved functionality. There has been a…

Southern Spars to design and build new mast for Sailing yacht Salperton IV

Southern Spars to design and build new mast for Sailing yacht Salperton IV

March 16, 2011

Southern Spars has been commissioned to design and build a new mast and EC6 rigging package for sailing yacht Salperton IV to replace the previously damaged mast and rigging.

Fitzroy Yachts Salperton IV with her Southern Spars

Interesting news From New Zealand & Denmark: Southern Spars to merge with Nordic Mast

July 21, 2010

The merger between Southern Spars from New Zealand and Nordic Mastwill from Norway will create a combined mast and spar maker with over 350 staff able to compete on the world stage. The new entity will supply a comprehensive range of high quality carbon fibre masts, booms and carbon rigging to meet the demands of all market sectors.

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