contact us bespoke work away from masts and oars with a proven pedigree in the world of wooden yacht masts and oars our skills and knowledge have often been called upon within similar industries . as a glue lam specialist and with the flexibility and facilities to take on a wide range of projects diversification has become common place . with the growing demand for traditional and sustainable materials within modern architecture internal and external columns both structural and cosmetic have become regular work to satisfy this growing market . with the ability to turn almost any size of column from a variety of materials there is little we can not accommodate . the link below will highlight some of the bespoke projects we have undertaken over the years . bespoke work examples the collars skiff church work the logical progression into wooden masts over the years collars spars have been used in olympic competition crossed all of the worlds oceans and can be found on nearly all wooden sparred production boats ever made . with a capacity of producing any wooden mast or spar up to 100 in length ... . mast introduction mast quotation drawing list ordering process timber options repairs and restorations oars having made our name in producing the finest quality wooden rowing oars for crews throughout the world it is hardly surprising that we are still producing a comprehensive range today . at the lower end of the range are the standard wooden oars offering quality and value for everyday use . using the skills from three generations of the collar family a pair of spruce spoon or skiff oars can be produced individually to the customer s requirements . admirality oar pin oars spoon oar standard wooden oar skiff oars paddles pilot gig oars sculling oars trinity 500 flag poles whether looking to replace an historical flagpole or raising a celebratory flag our pedigree in producing the finest quality wooden masts for over 80 years makes collars the obvious choice for making any flagpole . using the finest quality timber available our skilled craftsmen are able turn by hand any size or configuration required . with our bespoke service we will guide you throughout the complete process from an initial consultation to erecting the finished product . general information specification projects with a history dating back over 80 years we have produced mast and spars for some of the most beautiful yachts in existence . specialising in producing the finest quality yacht masts and spars we pride ourselves on a personal tailored service and maintain a close and constant contact with our customers . from the critical choice of timber to the final stages of smoothing and varnishing a collars product has over eighty years of experience and expertise put into it making us the number one choice time and time again . the following links are a small selection of the some of projects we have been proud to be part of in recent years . classic fifes ocean thoroughbreds classic gaffers working craft racing yachts interesting and different contact us your message has been submitted message not sent . please check fields name email message making the finest quality oars and sculls since 1932 suppliers of masts and spars to yachts throughout the world ierne sailing suppliers of masts and spars to yachts throughout the world suppliers of masts and spars to yachts throughout the world the finest masts oars & sculls for over 80 years 80 years of hand crafting wooden oars mast and spars collars have been in the business of providing rowers and sailors with specialist equipment for over 80 years . from our early beginnings in a thameside boathouse in 1930 s oxford making oars and sculls for the colleges to our present involvement with large international yacht projects the name collars speaks of quality and tradition . over the years our customers have ranged from the owners of small dinghies teaching their children the virtues of sailing to large yacht owning consortiums restoring ocean going thoroughbreds that can compete once again on the world stage . every mast or spar we produced has three generations and several working lifetimes of experience and expertise poured into it making collars the number one choice time and time again . although machines have made the job lighter and quicker for modern oar and spar makers there is still a tremendous amount of skilled hand work involved . using the traditional tools and skills all our products are crafted using the same manufacturing methods passed down through three generations of time served craftsman allowing future generations of yachtsmen to enjoy and cherish . a small insight into our world of mast and oar making the cornish gig oar . collars the cornish gig oar from jeremy freeland on vimeo . latest news gig oars to kuwait apprenticeship success burnett 56 ketch collars newsletter download rss news feed . latest tweets a couple of carbon race k1 s amongst all the wooden spars . https t.co yaqo4dd9tz 2 weeks ago not again ... . at least the mast delivery had been made . https t.co bbw2ut6o4u 2 weeks ago found out what the longest spar i can fit on our trailer . the little lanes in devon were a different problem . https t.co ltewvev3ka on september 17 2016 imperia regatta casualty from a busy start line . https t.co jb8whzhowa on september 10 2016 imperia at it best half way through the week and comet 4th in class and going well . https t.co 81tczrj3qa on september 9 2016 follow collarsuk help and support order process delivery information pdf downloads faqs recent articles archive newsletters press articles collars news subscribe to newsletters video clips company information history testimonials business hours terms of business salterns boats ltd contact us freeland yacht spars ltd unit 1 2 queenford farm dorchester on thames oxon ox10 7ph 01865 341277 01865 341129 info collars.co.uk all content 2016 collars . powered by jadu galaxies