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.
ORACLE TEAM USA is expected to launch their first catamaran yacht AC72 this week. This spectacular vessel boasts a 130-foot wingsail and its first sail is scheduled for Friday.
In build at the ORACLE TEAM USA base at Pier 80 as required by the America’s Cup rules, the first of the two wingsail catamarans, AC72 yacht is due to be launched by the end of this month.
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).
According to NZ Marine executive director, Peter Busfield, the launch of the first AC72 sailing yacht New Zealand helps strengthen the export of New Zealand manufactured boats and equipment. This splendid catamaran was launched in Auckland on July 21.
Green Comm Racing brings together Lombardy and Valencia, in its challenge for the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco by promoting the values of sustainability.
Full details of the new high-performance Wingsailed 72ft catamaran that will transform America’s Cup racing have been published. The AC72 Class Rule went from concept to completed Class Rule in less than four months.
The new AC45 catamaran class is taking shape in Auckland, New Zealand. The AC45 is the little sister with attitude to the AC72. Both classes are fundamental parts of the transformation of the America’s Cup.
The new AC72 catamaran class is the first-ever wingsail catamaran class for the America’s Cup and the fastest-ever class in the iconic 159-year-old competition. The new AC72 catamaran class replaces the ACC monohull class, which was created in 1988 and first raced in 1992 Cup.