Sailmaking - Service - Race Sails- Cruising Sails
- Membrane Laminate Sails - One Design Sails
Spinnaker Snuffers - Custom Marine Trimming 
Shade Sails- Textile Covers 
 

Southern Sails, provides sailmaking, sail repairs, custom canvas/marine trimming, shade sails and textile services based in Nelson, New Zealand. 

Gareth has over 25 years of sailmaking experience worldwide of the highest level ranging from dinghy sails, cruising sails, classic yacht sails, super yacht sails and high performance race sails. He has competed in 5 different Americas Cup campaigns as a sailmaker, and over a decade of experience working with exotic textile materials in the aerospace industry.

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While we can absolutely build your new sail here in New Zealand, the growing trend of the sailmaking industry now days around the world is importing sails. This is very common throughout New Zealand now, and Southern Sails are now importing good quality sails as an option for those who are looking for very competitive and affordable prices. These sails are made from all of the same highest quality materials, and up to date technology for laminated membrane sails. Our exporter is highly regarded and well established making around 600 sails per month for exporting. The choice is yours!

We work directly with you on the design you want, and manufacturing preferences to insure a good finished product in all areas. Attention to detail is important, and we stand by our products with confidence. You can trust that Southern Sails produces good quality and reliable work that suit your requirements. 

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Contact us for your free quote!!