Offshore Spars

30/12/2025

Sometimes a client really stands out and fills our Michigan based team with wanderlust.

We caught up with Paul Kanev while his trusty Momentum was ashore in Lymington to discuss his high latitude retirement.

Exploring a surgeon’s retirement, chasing the midnight sun aboard a 51ft sailboat.

30/09/2025

Are shifting the costs of your sailing? From cordage to aluminium rigs, costs are rising to the point that sailors are seeking alternative suppliers.

“All of a sudden a new carbon fiber mast and boom package could start to look like good value.”

https://www.offshorespars.com/news-insights/increasing-costs-of-marine-components-for-us-sailors

US Sailing Seahorse Sailing Magazine New York Yacht Club - Main Page Scuttlebutt Sailing News SAILING Magazine Sailing Anarchy Nautor's Swan Global Service SD Boatworks Metstrade

Is now the time for USA based sailors and boatbuilders to consider a new carbon fiber rig package for both new and older yachts?

20/08/2025

The Caribbean is now well and truly upon us with most transitory sailors avoiding the area or at least planning cautiously. But what to full time sailors do?

We caught up with recently to discuss how they approach this time of year.

READ MORE:

https://www.offshorespars.com/news-insights/liveaboard-yachting-in-the-caribbean

19/08/2025

Not everyone needs a full Carbon rig package but a Carbon Fiber boom can add a lot to most boats at a much more reasonable price point.

⚖Lighter
🤕Safer
↘ Reduced rig loads
📐Designed specifically for your sailing program.

Learn more here.

https://www.offshorespars.com/news-insights/why-a-carbon-fiber-boom-is-a-game-changer

14/08/2025

While many of our Masts, Poles and Booms are for "real world" sailors, our rig packages are also proven at the highest level.

Three years ago we supplied Black Pearl Racing with a replacement rig and it has stood the test of time throughout a gruelling Royal Ocean Racing Club campaign ever since.

The Admiral's Cup
New York Yacht Club - Main Page
Doyle Sails
Botin Partners - Naval Architecture

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12/08/2025

Such a treat to see the next generation of sailors emerge through the Bayview Yacht Club Junior Sailors club!

Read more about why we see this as massively important and why we supported the program.

https://www.offshorespars.com/news-insights/grassroots-sailing-olympians-and-americas-cup-heroes

World Sailing
America's Cup
US Sailing

28/07/2025

News | Black Pearl first Admiral’s Cup boat to round the Fastnet Lighthouse ⚡️

🔗 Read the article on the link in bio or visit admiralscup.rorc.org

23/07/2025

22/07/2025

Congrats to Black Pearl and the New York Yacht Club - Main Page team. Another Offshore Spars rigged podium.

18/07/2025

Final Preparations before the Royal Ocean Racing Club's The Admiral's Cup in the Isle of Wight.

Read our rundown of the cup here and learn more about who we're rooting for: https://www.offshorespars.com/news-insights/rorc-admirals-cup

clue: New York Yacht Club - Main Page

clue: Botin Partners - Naval Architecture

17/07/2025

Everything you need to know about sailing on the Pacific Coast.

We caught up with SD Boatworks to discuss the Transpac , America's Cup legacy and some sound advice for sailors.

All you need to know for Pacific Coast Yachting, the TransPac race and advice for sailors