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CST exhibits at JEC Europe 2013

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CST Composites will be exhibiting at the JEC Europe Composites Show 2013. JEC Europe is the biggest composites exhibition in the world. You can find us at stand F2 on 12, 13 and 14 March.

CST Composites will take the opportunity to showcase its capabilities in filament winding, pultrusion and composites fabrication.

In attendance will be our Managing Director, Clive Watts, our General Manager, Chris Dixon and our Fabrication Manager, Chris Flanagan.

CST Success in Windsurfing Down Under Pro

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Mast base

Mast base

CST has been developing masts for windsurfing formula boards. After working with Brett Morris and Jesper Vesterstrom, CST has had success in the 2013 Qantas Down Under Pro. Jesper Vesterstrom achieved a great result, coming second in testing conditions of 20-30 knots. CST will continue to work with Brett and Jesper to provide superior solutions for high-performance formula board masts.

Mast ferrule

Mast ferrule

CST Designs Revolutionary Wingmast

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Lumix with CST Wingmast

Lumix with Wingmast

Wingmast

CST Composites Wingmast on the Lumix

CST Composites has worked with 18 foot skiff skipper, Jonathan Witty, to design a revolutionary new wingmast which has been fitted with a sail from North Sails. Jonno is using CST’s wingmast on Lumix during the 2012-2013 season. You can read about the exciting project here.

CST Begins 2013 With Wins in Multiple Sailing Classes

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2013 is off to a fantastic start for sailors with CST masts. We’ve had some exciting winning results in several classes of Australian national championships. Congratulations to all the winners.

16′ Skiff Australian Champion 2012/2013

Brydens - 16' Skiff Australian Champion 2012/2013

Brydens – 16′ Skiff Australian Champion 2012/2013

Brydens Compensation Lawyers (Lee Knapton, Peter Mackie, Ricky Bridge). Using a CST Composites mast combined with MacDiarmid Sails, winning their titles with a day to spare. See the results here.

I14 Skiff Australian Champion 2012/2013

Del Boca Vista - I14 Skiff Australian Champion 2012/2013

Del Boca Vista – I14 Skiff Australian Champion 2012/2013

Del Boca Vista (Brad Devine, Ian Furlong). Using a CST Composites mast combined with Alexander Sails, winning their titles with a day to spare. See the results here.

NS14 Australian Champion 2012/2013

Tempest - NS14 Australian Champion 2012/2013

Tempest – NS14 Australian Champion 2012/2013

Tempest (Bryce Edwards, Amanda Stern). Using a CST Composites mast combined with Barracouta Sails. See the results here.

B14 Australian Champion 2012/2013

One More for the Bone (Guy Bancroft, Lachie Imeneo). Using a CST Composites mast combined with Irwin Sails. See the results here.

Cherub Australian Champion 2012/2013

Son of Wally (Trevor Fay, Nigel Blatchford). Using a CST Composites mast. See the results here.

Contender Australian Championship 2012/2013

Balance (Mark Bulka). Using a CST Composites mast. See the results here.

Sydney to Hobart IRC 3 Winner 2012/2013

Lunchtime Legend, Beneteau First 40 (Robert Robertson). Using a CST Composites mast. See the results here.

CST Acquires Aeronaut Table Plotter Cutter

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Aeronaut Plotter Cutter

CST is constantly upgrading our capabilities. We’ve recently acquired an Aeronaut Plotter Cutter which has automated the cutting-out of prepreg and dry fabrics. This machine ensures consistency of the final product with ease of repeatability, and because it saves time, our customers save money. We now have the ability to pre-package kits before production.

Our plotter cutter has a table size of 7 metres x 1.5 metres, giving us a wide scope for automated cutting.

New Generation of Glue-on Moth Fittings

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Forestay attachement, spreader attachment and mainsheet hanger

Here at CST we’ve recently redesigned our moth fittings. They are now not only aesthetically more attractive, but they’ve been designed for weight reduction, strength, and flexibility of application. All you need to attach our forestay attachment, spreader attachment and mainsheet hangers, is glue.

These fittings are now available at CST Express, our online store.

CST Involved in Contender Successes

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Antonio Lambertini 2012 Contender World Championships

CST has recently had multiple successes in the contender class. In April, the contender world titles were held at the St Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida USA. Antonio Lambertini secured first place, while Giovanni Bonzio grabbed second. Both boats were fitted with CST masts. Congratulations guys!

The European Championships were held in July/August at Gottskar, Sweden, where Andrea Bonezzi, from Italy, took first place. We are proud to say he was using a CST Mast. Congratulations Andrea.

CST Bags a Win in Japan with Moth Sailor Tatsuya Wakinaga

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CST is happy to congratulate moth sailor, Tatsuya Wakinaga, for his fantastic win in the 2012 Japanese International Moth Class Championship held at Lake Hamana, south of Mount Fuji. Tatsuya was using CST moth and boom. We’re excited to be involved in another sailing win and the second in a row in Japan.

CST Revolutionises Shaw 650 Boom Section

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New Shaw 650 rectangular boom section

CST is constantly redesigning our marine products to ensure we continue to provide sailors with the latest, strongest and lightest carbon fibre products. We have engineered and produced a rectangular boom section for the Shaw 650. The new section is stiffer, lighter and stronger with a length of 3.5 metres and weight of 5kg fully rigged. The new boom will be in action in Sydney soon with the first boat to receive it ready to go sailing.

If you want one of the new boom sections check out CST Express, our convenient online store for all your marine needs.

Shaw 650 rectangular boom section close-up

Stay tuned because we’ve also designed a new Shaw 650 mast which will be available before Christmas.

CST Fittings for New Cherub

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We’ve recently supplied a carbon fibre package for a new cherub, New Order. With mast, boom, and tiller extension, Andrew’s cherub is ready to go, and it looks good.

See Andrew’s testemonial here.

Cherub - New Order