New Zealand craftsmanship serving offshore racing
Based in Tauranga, New Zealand, Southern Ocean Marine has been a leading player in high-performance boatbuilding since 1996. Run by Greg McNabb, master naval carpenter, the yard combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to design international racing yachts, superyachts up to 100 feet, and custom-built sailboats.
System integration
Iconic projects
- IMOCA 60 Gitana 80 (2007) – later renamed Synerciel and then Newrest-Matmut
- IMOCA 60 Ecover 2 (2003)
- IMOCA 60 Temenos II (2006)
- IMOCA 60 Acciona 100% Ecopowered (2011) – first zero-emission IMOCA
- Paprec-Virbac 2 (2007)
Innovation
With over 30 years of experience, Southern Ocean Marine continues to innovate in racing sailboat construction, focusing on sustainability and energy efficiency while maintaining the performance standards required by international offshore racing.
