About Us
About Us
42 South Marine are a Hobart based team of specialist marine trimmers and sailmakers. With decades of experience throughout the team, we only use the finest materials and latest techniques to design and build market leading products both locally and around the World.
Mission Statement
At 42 South Marine /North Sails, our mission is to provide you with quality materials and workmanship with expert repairs, maintenance, and upgrades in a timely manner. We know that whether you race or cruise, your sails and covers are a major investment, and we’re committed to helping you maximize their performance and lifespan. Our unmatched worldwide network means you get the same quality service whether you’re at home or in a distant port and our expert staff can handle virtually any service need.
Meet our Team
Stewart Gray
OWNER / DIRECTOR
Stewart Gray has been involved with 3 Volvo Ocean Races, 2 Americas Cups, as well as multiple Vendee Globe, Barcelona World Race and Jules Verne Attempts.
Winning World, National and Regional championships in everything from Maxi’s, to One Design Keel Boats and Dinghy’s and has worked for North Sails on most continents of the World.
With a passion for excellence and detail, Stewart has become one of the Countries leading marine trimmers and is always investing back into his skill set by being part of the only Tasmanian business to attend the Specialist Textile Association’s workshops.