It is a very busy year 2013 for Southern Spars, with an order book full of projects. One of the most significant 2013 Southern Spars projects represents the second WallyCento superyacht Magic Carpet 3.
Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News
Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Southern Spars
New Zealand Superyacht Day in San Francisco, September 7, 2013
May 23, 2013
The first day of this year’s America’s Cup in San Francisco will be marked by New Zealand Superyacht Day, organized by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, in association with participating companies: Alloy Yachts, Events Clothing, Fitzroy Yachts, McMullen and Wing, as well as Southern Spars.
Four World Superyacht Awards 2013 Winners with spars supplied by Southern Spars
May 14, 2013
New Zealand-based Southern Spars is thrilled to announce that it has supplied spars for four luxury vessels, being announced as World Superyacht Awards 2013 Winners. These include Rainbow yacht, charter yacht Endeavour, luxury yacht Hamilton, as well as catamaran yacht Quintessential.
Complete Marine Freight oversees transportation of two of the tallest masts in the world of yachting
May 14, 2013
Complete Marine Freight has recently overseen the transport of two of the tallest masts in the world of yachting: the 67m mast for the new yacht Ganesha, heading to Vitters Shipyard in Holland, as well as the 47m mast for Baltic Yachts in Finland, both of them leaving Southern Spars in New Zealand.
All-new BOUGAINVILLE Yacht nears completion at Claasen Shipyards
May 13, 2013
Claasen Shipyards is coming close to completing its all-new Bougainville yacht, a modern 72-foot racer/cruiser. She is designed by Berret Racoupeau, with interior design by Rhoades Young.
Great success of Yachting Developments at World Superyacht Awards 2013
May 07, 2013
It was a double victory for the prominent NZ manufacturer, Yachting Developments, at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards. The company has won in both the Refitted category for their refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour JK4, as well as Judges Special Award for Catamarans, for the 100-foot sailing catamaran yacht Quintessential (Q5).
New sailing yacht Infiniti 100S introduced by Danish Yachts and Infiniti Yachts
May 06, 2013
Fitted with the patented Dynamic Stability Systems (DSS) technology by Hugh Welbourn, the all-new Infiniti 100S yacht is a beautiful and highly innovative vessel, presented by Danish Yachts and Infiniti Yachts. Set to be launched in late 2014, the yacht bears interior design by well known Design Unlimited.
Auckland’s premier superyacht marina SILO MARINA increases capacity
May 03, 2013
Silo Marina, located on Auckland’s waterfront in New Zealand, has increased its capacity and doubled its size, in order to accommodate yachts and to make it easier to install masts as it is getting ready for the upcoming season.
Official Superyacht Regatta of the 34th America’s Cup
February 27, 2013
The 34th America’s Cup will be marked by the first official Superyacht Regatta. To be hosted by San Francisco, the event will run over the three America’s Cup Finals lay days; 9, 11 and 13 September, 2013.
Superyacht builder Alloy Yachts’ apprentices win 2013 Marine Trades Challenge
February 21, 2013
The high performance sailing superyachts manufacturer Alloy Yachts’ apprentices have become the overall winners of the 2013 Marine Trades Challenge. The event was held in New Zealand’s Westhaven, on Saturday, February 16.
Southern Spars powered superyachts competing in the NZ Millennium Cup 2013
February 20, 2013
All of the luxury superyachts participating in the recently concluded NZ Millennium Cup were powered by Southern Spars’ rigs. This year’s overall winner has become the 30-metre sailing yacht Zefiro.
America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta 2013 to be held on September 9, 11 and 13
February 20, 2013
The official America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta 2013 will run over the three America’s Cup Finals lay days: 9, 11 and 13 September. The event is co-sponsored by prestigious luxury yacht builders: Alloy Yachts, Perini Navi, Royal Huisman, as well as Vitters Shipyard.
Claasen Shipyards working on 72ft racer/ cruiser sailing yacht BOUGAINVILLE
February 07, 2013
The splendid 72-foot racer/cruiser yacht Bougainville is currently in build at Claasen Shipyards in the Netherlands. Due to be launched this spring, she will comfortably accommodate her guests in the beautiful interiors, designed by bespoke Rhoades Young.
Full inventory of sails by Doyle Sails and Stratis for Fitzroy superyacht OHANA
December 20, 2012
Set to make her debut at the upcoming NZ Millennium Cup, the 50m Fitzroy luxury sailing yacht Ohana will feature a full inventory of sails by Doyle Sails as well as Stratis.
Doyle Sails to supply Stratis sails to the 46m Royal Huisman superyacht Project 392
November 30, 2012
The newest Royal Huisman luxury yacht Project 392 will boast Stratis sails that will be supplied by Doyle Sails NZ. Designed by Andre Hoek, this magnificent high performance cruising ketch is currently in build.
Newly-launched 50m Fitzroy luxury yacht OHANA designed by Dubois Naval Architects
October 31, 2012
October 28 saw the official launch of the beautiful 50-metre Fitzroy superyacht Ohana (Project G50). Designed by renowned Dubois Naval Architects, she provides up to 12 guests with 6 comfortable cabins.
Vitters sailing yacht Aglaia with sail art by Magne Furuholmen
September 19, 2012
The Vitters superyacht Aglaia started off her second Mediterranean season with a spectacular novelty: Her Code 1 sail which measures around 3,600m2 features  artwork by Norwegian artist Magne Furuholmen. This extraordinary price of art is the largest artwork on canvas in the world. The owner of yacht Aglaia had a series of Furuholmen pieces on…
ETNZ’s first AC72 catamaran yacht New Zealand wing by Southern Spars completed
August 03, 2012
Another successful result of an excellent collaboration between America’s Cup and Southern Spars is a completion of the massive 40m carbon fibre wing for the freshly launched AC72 sailing yacht New Zealand, belonging to Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ).
Yachting Developments deliver the 100ft catamaran yacht Q5 Quintessential (hull YD 66)
June 26, 2012
The well known NZ builder Yachting Developments has successfully delivered the 30.48m (100ft) sailing yacht Q5 Quintessential (hull YD 66) to her new Owner, after completing her recent sea trials. This splendid vessel boasts beautiful traditional teak interiors and large outdoor entertainment/bar area.
Southern Spars presents Alexis Reeves as new Rig Pro’s New Zealand Manager
June 22, 2012
With offices in New Zealand, USA, Spain as well as South Africa, Alexis Reeves has been recently appointed as new Manager for Southern Spars rig division, Rig Pro, in New Zealand. Having worked on rig projects such as the 90m sailing yacht Athena, or Dubois designed vessels, superyacht Zefira and luxury yacht Salperton, Alexis is a high experienced rigger.
