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.
The 8th day of the ORACLE TEAM USA training session was marked by a capsize of the team’s newest AC72 yacht. Luckily, no one on the crew was injured. This is the first ORACLE TEAM USA yacht. The second is scheduled for launch in early 2013.
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.
The next, 34th America’s Cup has been announced to take place in 2013 with a new and exciting class of vessel, the AC72 wingsail catamaran.