Sparcraft Masts South Africa selected to supply critical components for next generation global ocean racing fleet
Sparcraft Masts South Africa has been selected by the iconic Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to supply critical components for an innovative fourth-generation global ocean racing fleet. The company will provide custom, one-design aluminium masts and booms for a fleet of 12 x 72 foot matched, stripped down, and fully crewed ocean racing yachts.
Named the Clipper RX, the yacht design is an evolution of three previous generations of Clipper Race fleets and is designed to provide its crew with the ultimate race experience. Only the most robust high-quality components have qualified for inclusion in this remarkable ocean racer which will face some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.
Company spokesperson Chris James, Managing Director of Sparcraft Masts South Africa, says: ‘We are extremely proud to have been selected to design and manufacture the custom, one-design spar packages for the fourth-generation Clipper Race fleet. It has been a privilege to work closely with the Clipper team throughout the design, manufacturing and supply process, combining their vision and decades of ocean racing experience with our own rig-building and manufacturing expertise.
This new Clipper fleet represents a significant step forward in offshore one-design yacht engineering. Our focus has been on delivering a robust, high-quality spar package that will perform reliably and safely while enduring the demands of multiple round-the-world races. To see our masts at the heart of this next generation of Clipper yachts is a very meaningful milestone for our entire team.’