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World leaders in the design, construction, installation and servicing of carbon fibre masts, booms, composite rigging and components. www.southernspars.com

Southern Spars specialises in the design and construction of carbon fibre spars and components, rigging, and rig servicing. 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 cruising and racing spars, carbon rigging and service. Its operation extends to four corners of the globe, with centres in the USA, Denmark, Spain and Sri Lanka, and headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand. Southern Spars employs more than 350 staff worldwide. Southern Spars is backed by the international North Technology Group, a company renowned for investing in leading technology companies.

18/10/2026

One spectacular start. 606 nautical miles of offshore racing. 🌊

The Rolex Middle Sea Race brings the fleet together in Malta’s Grand Harbour before taking crews around Sicily on a course that tests preparation, teamwork and tactical judgement.

Wishing all the teams a safe, fast and memorable race.

📸 Andrea Azzopardi | Kurt Arrigo

15/10/2026

Behind every Southern Spars rig is a team of people who bring our technology to life.
From engineering and design to sales and technical support, their knowledge and experience shape every project.

Next in our meet-the-team series is Dale Morris. Get to know another of the people behind Southern Spars as we continue our introductions, one profile at a time.

13/10/2026

The countdown to the Rolex Middle Sea Race is on! 🌊

This Saturday, 17 October, the fleet will leave Malta’s spectacular Grand Harbour for 606 nautical miles of offshore racing around Sicily and back.

From light winds to demanding seas, it’s a race that puts preparation, teamwork and equipment to the test and where confidence in your rig matters.

Wishing all the crews a great race. We’re looking forward to following the action!

📸 Kurt Arrigo

04/10/2026

🏆 A superb end to the season for V, securing the 2026 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge title following a strong performance at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez.

A second place in the Maxi 1 class, behind Sir Peter Ogden’s Jethou, was enough to seal the championship, with both V and Jethou racing with Southern Spars masts.

V’s title caps an impressive season, including a class win at the IMA Maxi European Championship in Sorrento, victory in the inshore racing at Loro Piana Giraglia, and second place at the Rolex IMA Maxi World Championship in Porto Cervo.

Congratulations to V on the championship title and to both teams on a fantastic finish in Saint-Tropez. 👏

📸 Gilles Martin-Raget

02/10/2026

A spectacular week so far in Saint-Tropez! ⛵

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez brings together extraordinary Maxi yachts, iconic J Class boats and beautiful classics for a celebration of sailing.

For the Maxi fleet, every start, manoeuvre and sail trim showcases the teamwork and engineering behind high-performance yacht racing.

Against the spectacular backdrop of Saint-Tropez, it’s where sailing heritage meets modern innovation.

Which yacht has caught your eye this week?

📸 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez © SNST / Gilles Martin-Raget

30/09/2026

As sailing yachts grow larger and more ambitious, the rig has to be considered from the earliest stages of a project.

In BOAT International’s “New Heights” feature, Southern Spars’ Sam Fortescue discusses the engineering behind modern systems and the importance of bringing rig, sail and yacht designers together early.

The article visits our facility in Poland, where work is underway on the twin DynaRig system for Echo Yachts’ 58-metre adventure catamaran, Project ASC58. Its automated sail handling is designed to let a single operator set and furl the sails at the touch of a button.

Read the attached feature for a closer look at the people, engineering and projects shaping the next generation of sailing superyachts.

29/09/2026

Great day of racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez officiel.

Good luck to everyone taking part.

27/09/2026

A win for Luna Rossa!

Luna Rossa Team versus Emirates Team New Zealand is becoming one of the stories of the road to the 38th America's Cup.

After beating the Kiwis in the Sardinia Preliminary Regatta final, Luna Rossa Team brought that form to home waters in Naples. The two teams have been at the front of the AC40 fleet once again, in another compelling contest.

Congratulations to both teams, looking forward to next years drama.

📸 Ian Roman | America's Cup

26/09/2026

Race Day 1 in Naples gave us a close start to the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta.

ARC Team USA won the opening race, before Luna Rossa 1 took the second to lead the standings overnight. With Emirates Team New Zealand and ARC Team USA tied on points behind them, there’s plenty to race for on Day 2.

The AC40 fleet is back on the Bay of Naples today. We’ll be watching to see who finds their rhythm as the regatta unfolds.

📸 Ian Roman | America's Cup

25/09/2026

A morning of forward thinking in Monaco.

At our annual Southern Spars breakfast, industry leaders came together to discuss the Rig of 2030 and consider how emerging technologies, materials and design developments could shape the next generation of high-performance rigs.

We were delighted to welcome Sir Russell Coutts from SailGP, who joined the conversation and shared his perspective on innovation, performance and the future direction of sailing.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such an engaging discussion.

There is still time to meet Southern Spars, Hall Spars, Future Fibres and RigPro representatives at the Monaco Yacht Show. Visit us at:

📍 Booth QH7, Quai l’Hirondelle, Port Hercule, Monaco

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15 Jomac Place, Avondale
Auckland
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+6498457200

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http://www.southernspars.com/

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