CST sponsors 2009 Moth Worlds!

CST has once been locked in as the major naming rights sponsor of the 2009 Moth World Championships. The event will be contested from August 8 – 14 in Cascade Locks, Oregon, USA, with a strong fleet of around 80 boats expected.

This will include a talented team of CST sailors all using the same technology that produced the 2008 World Champion mast and boom.

 “After the success of 2008 CST Composites Moth World Championship, we are glad to announce the continuation of our partnership with the class through sponsorship of the 2009 event. TheGorge in USA should be a fantastic venue for this technology leading class.

Just like the Moths, we pride ourselves on innovation and development, to make products that are market leaders in the Yachting sector. One of these products is CST Nano Spars (TM), new technology that will see manufacturing of lighter, stiffer and smaller diameter spars,” said CST’s managing director, Clive Watts.

With raising popularity of our filament wound yacht sections, CST has just received a number of orders for large yacht masts and booms.

Some of these include Beneteau 42s7, which uses our 191 D Elliptical section.

Filament winding is an ideal process for the manufacture of thick walled heavy tubing as it delivers seamless tubes with excellent strength, stiffness and toughness.  By using a computer controlled automated process minimal labour input is required, thus keeping costs low. With the correct set-up high output rates are also achievable

Speed sailing team Macquarie Innovations, has just smashed 50 knots with recorded average speed of 50.43kn during their record attempt at Sandy Point.  

Macquarie also experienced a peak top speed of 100km/h, and after taking into account the tidal influence will be submitting an average speed of 50.08kn for rectification. The team will almost certainly claim the new class C record and are now within striking distance of outright world speed record of 50.57kn set by a kite.

CST Composites has supplied tubing used in construction of Macquarie Innovations and are proud to be associated with this historic achievement. The 50kn goal set by the team has been 15 years in the making and it's great to see their hard work finally pay off.

CST team sailor Bora Gulari has just won the McLube Harken International Moth Pacific Rim Championship in Hawaii.

Bora sailed a very consistent series winning 11 out of the 14 races with fellow CST team sailor Charlie McKee in 2nd. The fleet of 12 was challenged by windy conditions with boats often reaching speeds of 25kn on the downwind legs.

Both Bora and Charlie used CST’s 340 series high modulus masts and booms, which are yet again proving to be the dominant Moth spars.

Young crew of Adrian Beswick and Josh Phillips successfully crossed Bass Strait in their B14, part of their efforts in raising money towards the Tasmanian Devil Appeal.

The B14 team’s crossing was only 2 hours and 18 minutes short of a record breaking time set by Michael Blackburn sailing a Laser.

The Tasmanian Devil is facing extinction with large numbers suffering from cancerous facial tumour disease. All money raised from the event has gone towards the scientific research and management programs for the devil’s across the globe.

The CST sponsored team has now returned to Tasmania for some well earned rest after competing at Melbourne’s Black Rock sailing club over the weekend.

To find out more about the fund raiser visit their website:  http://www.strait4devils.com.au/

CST composites continues to develop its range of carbon fibre yachting spars. We have just completed a sample section 300mmx190mm inside diameter suitable for yachts around 50ft in length.

The J.J. Giltinan Championships sailed on Sydney Harbour saw one of the closest finishes to date, decided meters before the finish of the last race.

Early series leader Active Air-2UE skippered by Matt Searle, sailed a very consistent regatta finishing only 1 point behind the eventual winner Southern Cross Constructions (Euan Mc Nicol).

The series was wide open coming into the final Heat 7, with any one of the top 3 boats in with a chance.

Active Air-2UE were in a dominant position early in the race as Southern Cross Constructions were 4 minutes behind, after a disastrous start. With 2 laps to go Active Air-2UE still looked strong, with Southern Cross doing everything they could fighting their way through the fleet. The light and fickle breeze saw 90 degree shifts, allowing Southern Cross to make big gains on the leaders with a lap to go.

During the last downwind run, the title was still open. Active Air-2UE had to finish 2nd and get Gotta Love It 7 between them and Southern Cross. It all looked promising until the young team on Panasonic pipped them on the finish line to get 2nd. Active Air was relegated to 3rd, and Southern Cross climbed to 4th. One place behind Active Air-2UE and enough to give them the series.

Rag and Famish hotel also sported the latest rig from CST Composites and showed some good form winning the NSW Championship before the start of J.J. series. They looked strong after 4 heats, but slipped back towards the end of the regatta, to finish 5th overall.  CST rigs were also used by Smeg, SLAM and Pure Blonde all finishing inside the top 10.

18th Feb. 2009

CST composites has entered a new market as a tube supplier for rowing oars. NSW based Oar manufacturer, Jac Oars, produced Carbon Fiber oars sporting CST Composites Shafts for “Ativo”, an entrant in the Ocean Thunder championship. Over 4 weekends in a multiple race format, "Ativo" won the event.

The Shafts are filament wound using a high temperature epoxy resin combined with aerospace grade carbon fibre to create a tough, stiff and light section. All tubes are post cured under high temperature and pressure to ensure the highest quality laminate.

"Jac Oars win at the Ocean Thunder combined with a win at the Australian Open Under 23 division is a great achievement for this new CST product" said Production Manager Chris Dixon.

Australian Rowing Championships is the next event to be contested in Perth from 2-7th of March.

To learn more about CST range of Oar tubing visit our new Rowing Oars page.

Endeavour Awards has announced CST Composites as a Finalist in “Exporter of the Year Award" for Flying Tiger filament wound carbon fibre tubing.

With our championship winning filament winding technology, CST has been proven as the premier carbon fibre spar maker in the Dinghy/Skiff market.

Our presence in the yachting sector is also increasing through classes such as the Flying Tiger, Mini Transat, Thompson Boats etc. We look forward to expanding our presence in this market even further in 2009, with more championship winning spars.

Nathan Outteridge has come away with a win at recent Australian Moth Championship, sailed from Corio Bay in Geelong. The CST team sailor and 2008 Olympian, used CST's new High Modulus spars on his stock standard Bladerider x8 sporting a North Sail.

CST spars vere dominant at the event with 8 out of top 10 using new HM series masts and booms.

It has been a massive year here at CST Composites with 12 National and 6 World title wins to our name. Out of those six world titles some of them have come from the prestige classes as well as leading edge skiff technology such as; Moths, I 14’s, A-Class Cats, 12ft Skiffs and the Contender class. Our high standard and quality products are not only evident in those classes but with 12 National wins in: 12ft skiffs, B14’s, I 14’s, Cherub, Flying Dutchman, Javelin, NS14, Skate and the Vee Ess. Here at CST composites we are proving to be the leading supplier for high quality lightweight and top performance spars.

 12 Years ago CST started pioneering with filament wound tubing for masts in small dingys and skiffs. By using our unique process we have supplied the fastest skiffs all over the world with flexible, responsive tapered masts and beams that have outperformed the competition. Managing Director, Clive Watts had the foresight to see that filament winding could provide tube with an automated process, high quality and repeatability that sailors look for in a product. This was the way of the future compared to pre-impregnated fibers that were traditionally roll wrapped and could not compete with filament winding.  The current haul for this year shows that we are the best providers of filament wound lightweight, high performing masts and beams.

To movewith development times we have introduced our new range of high modulus masts. These new masts are filament wound using epoxy resin and “High Modulus” carbon fibre to give responsive, lightweight and tough masts. These masts are smaller in diameter and lighter in weight. Generally mast stiffness has increased with square top mains and have been individually developed with each of the classes.

With all the new developments CST Composites is heading into an exciting 2009.  By the end of January machine number six will be online, which can wind four times faster whilst still maintaining our high quality. The entire factory is in the middle of a retro-fit with a second level being added enabling us to expand our fabrication and pultrision capabilities, this includes the recently launched sail battens for yachts and skiffs.

We continue to build our filament winding infrastructure as we aim to provide the best quality, highest performance and economical spars on the market today.

CST has just manufactured its first range of carbon fibre sail battens for an 18' skiff mainsail.  CST's new range of carbon epoxy pultruded battens offer exceptional strength, weight and toughness benefits.  For further information click the attached flyer.  Batten Flyer.

CST has just completed a project to supply four carbon paper unwind spindles to Kimberly Clarke's baby care division.   The spindles will replace existing steel ones in order to reduce weight for easier handling and improved OHS.  The new spindles weigh just under 5kg compared with over 13kg for their steel counterparts.  The carbon spindles have been proof tested to twice their operational load and will shortly find their way onto the factory floor for a full evaluation.  Picture

CST has added the Javelin mast to it's ever increasing High Modulus Spar Range. The new Javelin mast is 15% lighter and stiffer than the previous version, comes in two pieces, with joining, reinforcing sleeves and the track attached. For further information please Contact us.

Congratulations to Marcus Hamilton on winning back to back World Contender Championships in Canada last week. Marcus was using CST's contender mast, which he has had for the last 4 years. Not only has his skill and consistency shone through, but the durability and longevity of the CST mast has once again proven it's value. For further information on our mast please click on the following link or Contact us.

Congratulations to Archie Massey and Matt Noble for winning the 2008 I14 World Championships in Germany; and also to Dave Alexander and Cameron McDonald who finished 3rd using CST's new 57mm series High Modulus mast. The mast which is over 10mm smaller in diametre than it's closest competitor proved to be a winning formula. Only developed in early March, the mast was used once before being seriously tested in the windy conditions at the World Championship in Germany. Proving it's strength and durability with a crew who only partnered and sailed together at the World Championships, CST's new mast is sure to set some new standards. Picture

Continuing on with the success of CST's new High Modulus range congratulations to John Harris and Andy MacDougall both 1st and 2nd respectively at the 2008 Moth World Championships.Picture Both competitors were using CST's new High Modulus 35mm mast. There were close to 100 boats competing at the international regatta and the new High Modulus 35mm mast which began development in early February is definitely proving to be a raging success and showing it's performance edge over it's competitors.  Further information about the CST moth spar range.

CST Composites' new High Modulus spar technology is proving its performance edge on the race track.  Simon Payne has just won the UK Moth nationals using CST's new 35mm series high modulus mast, beating 33 other foiling Moths in a very competitive regatta.  Marcus Hamilton finished second by one point in the recent Contender European Championships held in Italy.  Marcus was using CST's new 40mm series High Modulus mast.  Watch this space for further results!

CST's extensive global export initiatives were recognised at this years Manufacturers Monthly Endeavour Awards where they were listed as 'Highly Commended 2008 Global Integrator of the year'.  In addition CST also reached the finals for the 'Exporter of the year' award. 

As part of the new range of High Modulus carbon masts CST has just launched a brand new High Modulus carbon Moth mast.  The one piece tapered mast is just 40mm outside diameter compared with 50mm for the previous version.  Many competitor masts are still 55mm OD making the new mast 15mm smaller.  This will offer significantly reduced windage through smaller cross-section and better leading edge profile.  Weighing just 2kg with fittings the new mast is also lighter than its predecessor. More

CST are re-writing the rules for carbon spars - Carbon 2.0 - the latest generation of carbon spars are here!  By using High Modulus carbon fibre CST's new spar sections are smaller in diameter, lighter and stiffer (depending on class requirements).   Currently our new High Modulus range includes the 18' skiff, Moth and International 14.  The next classes to be converted will be the Contender and Flying Dutchman with more to follow!  Further details to follow.

CST is delighted to announce that they are the title sponsor for the 2008 Moth World Championships being held at the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy on 5th-11th July.  Mark Robinson IMCA World President said “We are delighted to be associated with CST. Their products are used widely in the Moth fleet and their support will allow us to deliver an outstanding World Championship!”  For further event information click on the International Moth webpage - http://www.int-moth.org.uk/ .  Further information about the CST moth spar range.

The first 191 x 101mm elliptical mast section was filament wound at the end of march 08 and will be assembled and rigged by Allyacht Spars ready to be fitted to a Spirited 380 catamaran.  The mast will be supplied in two sections measuring 7m and 9m respectively.  The new section is part of CST's expanding elliptical mast series and can be seen on the Spirited 380 stand at the Sanctuary Cove Boat show May 22nd - 25th.  Picture.

CST is pleased to announce that they will be exclusively supplying filament wound carbon fibre tiller extensions to all Australia's selected sailors for the 2008 Olympics in Quindango, China.  CST's extensions have been used by many Olympic sailors in the 49er class and are well renowned for their performance and durability.  With this latest agreement all of Australia's hopeful's will be holding a CST extension in their hand as they pursue Gold at the 2008 Olympic games. 

Over the last couple of months CST has been developing their current filament winding machines and through this development, have successfully wound a carbon fibre furling boom for a new 58 metre super yacht .

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.