The new furling boom which CST supplied is over 17metres long and has a diametre of 250mm, with this increased capacity CST can now cater for almost all you large tube needs.

Congratulations to Glenn Ashby for winning the 2007 A-Class World Championships. Glenn's boat has the full CST carbon kit, inc beams, x-bar, boom and tiller extensions.

Glenn is part of the CST Composites Sponsored sailing team, and also supplies the Australian built Flyer Mark 2,  A-Class Catamaran, in conjunction with Gel-Tek Quality Composites. Each boat comes fitted with CST's carbon fibre beams.

For further information on our A-Class range and pricing, please click on the following link. more, or contact sales@cstcomposites.com

CST has shipped over 100 masts for the FT10 Flying Tiger into China.

In reaching this milestone CST has mass produced the yacht mast using hi-tech filament winding technology; giving our customers a cost effective solutions for a high performance product.

By optimising this technology for large scale production, CST can now offer customers individual solutions at economical prices. For further information on our spar range and manufacturing capabilities contact: sales@cstcomposites.com

Contender Worlds – Holland July 2007

Congratulations to Marcus Hamilton for winning the 2007 Contender World Championships at Medemblik in Holland.  Marcus was using a CST carbon mast from our 44mm series range.  Four out of the top ten Contender sailors were using CST masts to help power them to the front of the fleet.  CST also supply carbon fibre booms for the Contender.  For further information about how to improve your speed with a CST rig check our web page http://www.cstcomposites.com/contender.htm or contact sales@cstcomposites.com

Congratulations to CST sponsored, Glenn Ashby who wrapped up the A-Class European Titles on the second last day of racing.

During the 6 days of racing, Ashby won 6 out of the 8 races he sailed, and wrapped up the European title with a full day to spare. He chose to sit the last day of racing out, instead opting to watch from a powerboat, sidelined.

CST is celebrating the production of its 10,000^th tube and would like to say a big thank you to all its customers.  Since 1995 CST has continued to grow from strength to strength and now employs over 15 people.  During the last 12 years CST has supplied over 1000 masts world wide and CST carbon spars now dominate open skiff classes both in Australia and internationally (see Geelong skiff regatta news article).  The company is now the sole supplier of spars to the Flying Tiger 10m being built in China.  CST is currently undergoing further expansion and expects to increase turnover by 20% in 2007.  For further information on our extensive product range and manufacturing capabilities contact sales@cstcomposites.com

CST dominates Geelong Skiff regatta

Sailors using CST’s spars have dominated the results board at the Geelong International Skiff Regatta with wins in the 12’, 14’, 16’ and 18’ skiff classes.  This clean sweep affirms CST as the leading supplier of skiff masts both in Australia and world-wide.  Ten years of scientific development and manufacturing know-how have ensured that CST still remain as the best choice for skiff and dinghy masts.

For full details: Geelong Regatta Jan 07 .pdf

CST have recently manufactured their first 203mm internal diameter spinnaker pole tube for a Volvo 60.  The 8.6m pole has tapered ends and weighed 26kg.  For more information on our large diameter spinnaker pole range contact sales@cstcomposites

CST have recently supplied carbon tubing to Rowsport for a new range of skull and surf oars.  By using CST's filament wound tubes the Rowsport oars are now stiffer, lighter and more damage tolerant than their fabric wrapped counterparts.  For more information contact Alan Turner  rowsport@optusnet.com.au

Congratulations to Michael Coxon, Aaron Links and Nathan Ellis on Casio Seapathfinder in winning the prestigious JJ Giltinan title. They narrowly defeated Asko Appliances, only claiming the title in the last race of the series with a win to seal the championship.

Congratulations to Matt Searle and Andy Ramus onboard Gutted Hedgehog who won the B14 World Titles, and to all of the top ten finishers who were using a CST rig.

With successful implementation of Carbon Masts into the B14 Class, CST has sponsored the World Titles. Being held at Woollahra Sailing Club. A first for CST Composites, where we are the major sponsor at a sailing event.
 

Contender Open Australian Championships
Congratulations to Marcus Hamilton onboard Siggy Piggy Dish Pig who won the Contender Championships

Flying Dutchman Australian National Titles
Congratulations to Norman Rydge and Richard Scarr  onboard Wooshcar who won the FD Nationals

NS14 Australian Championships
Congratulations to Peter Vaiciurgis onboard Smashing Pumpkin who won the NS14 Nationals

All were using CST rigs.

As an addition to our range of spreaders, we now have available adjustable spreaders. These are our preferred spreaders, as they are lightweight and adjustable, allowing our customers to tune their rigs to perfection.

See  CST Composites: Dinghy Spreaders  for more details.

CST have now added elliptical tubes to our product range. This provides, sections for cat beams, yacht booms as well as mast sections for 30-35 footers. This addition offers greater variety and will further benefit our customers.

CST recently supplied NASA, in aid of their Hubble Telescope. Our tubing was used to construct a re-entry skid. Feedback from the NASA engineers, said they were "impressed with the quality of our tubing, and the tested tolerances proved to exceed their expectations".

With six different winners in the seven heats this years regatta was a closely fought battle. Congratulations to winners Club Marine who narrowly defeated Asko Appliances and RMW Marine to claim the prestigious JJ Giltinan title.

February 2005

I14 World Championships
The 2005 I14 Worlds were held at Takapuna Boating Club in New Zealand. Congratulations to the 13 boats in the top 15 who had CST rigs.

January 2005

Cherub National Championships
The 2004-2005 Cherub Nationals were held at George River Sailing Club in Sydney. Congratulations to winners Brent Frankcombe and Paul Newman. Nine of the top ten finishers including 1st, 2nd and 3rd had CST rigs.

Moe's Tavern
Photos by Rolf Lunsmann
 

CSTComposites skippered by Chris Dixon had mixed luck with collision in the Invitational Race, which set them back in the JJ.  However they recovered towards the end of the regatta for a 15th.

I14 South Pacific and Australian Championships
After a competitive week of racing, Grant Geddes and Dan Wilsdon aboard Snatch has taken both titles by a 1 point margin from Lindsey Irwin and  Andrew Perry on Irwin Sails.  Snatch regained the lead by beating Irwin Sails by 4 boat lengths in the final race.  Both boats, using CST rigs, battled fiercely for the lead for the entire week, putting on a good performance for spectators.
 

December 2003

Holiday Closure
CST will close at midday on December 23, 2003 and will re-open for business on January 12, 2004. We wish you all a happy and safe holiday season.
 

CST Sponsors 18ft Skiff
CST is proud to announce that is it sponsoring on of the 18 footers that sails out of The Australian 18 Footers at Double Bay. Skippered by Chris Dixon, brother Greg is in the bow and Mark Loneragan is sheethand, the boys have had a successful start to the season with a 3rd in the Sprint Series.  Stay tuned for more news.

We are hoping to have the new production line installed and up and running by the start of January. Our new production line is aimed at smaller tubes enabling us to produce more of our stock tubes for general consumption. The new machine will mesh in nicely with our existing Quality Assurance System to ensure our existing supply of quality tube.

18' Skiff Pro Tour Grand Prix
All four rounds have now been completed. The first five place getters in the Grand Prix all had CST carbon fibre rigs:
1st: Mettler Toledo DEN
2nd: Model SUI
3rd: Wempe DEN
4th: Quantum DEN
5th: Flawless ITA

See Sailing Results.

Photo by Sabine Plathen
See www.skiffprotour.com for more pics.

CST carbon fibre rigs were used on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place-getters. Congratulations:

1st: Model
2nd: Mettler-ToedoI
3rd: Flawless

Macquarie Speed Sailing Team
The Macquarie Speed Sailing Team has completed the first stage of their 2002 attempt to break the world sailing speed record, and hopefully break the the 50 knot barrier. CST carbon fibre reinforcing tube was used in the boat (pictured left). More news at www.macquarie.com.au/speedsailing.htm

18ft Super Skiff Series
Congratulations to 'Rag & Famish Hotel' skippered by John Harris and 'D'Albora Marinas' skippered by John Winning, who took and first and second place, respectively. Both boats had CST carbon masts (No. 1 rig), carbon bow poles and tiller extensions.