SP- High Modulus Sponsors the 2011 Zhik Moth Worlds

Mach 2 composite materials supplied by SP- High Modulus
Image Credit: Loris Von Siebenthal

 

17th December 2010, Isle of Wight – SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, is delighted to announce partner sponsorship of the Zhik Moth Worlds due to be held on Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia from January 8th through to January 14th 2011.

As the reliable technology partner in the global race boat, super yacht and production boat markets, SP-High Modulus offers boat builders a complete composite solution that combines SP-High Modulus’ industry-leading composite technologies and in-house engineering expertise. An integral element of some of the most exciting and innovative boats on the water today, SP-High Modulus offers a complete partnership to designers, project managers and boatyards to maximise the potential of their boat designs.

The versatility and durability of SP-High Modulus products and the in-depth engineering knowledge deliver significant performance gains that are needed in the high performance classes including the foiling Moth.

With the 2011 Zhik Moth Worlds less than a month away, the sponsorship announcement provides a significant boost for this major international sailing event. This championship is set to showcase some of the world’s best sailing talent racing on the most innovative sailing craft ever seen.

“SP-High Modulus is proud to support the Zhik 2011 Moth World Championships. The competition’s design ethos of high performance, innovation and lightness match the qualities that SP-High Modulus has been delivering to the marine market for over 30 years”, commented Niall Kinch from SP-High Modulus.

With the majority of the craft competing at the Zhik Moth Worlds having been manufactured using SP-High Modulus composite materials in their hulls and rigs, SP-High Modulus will also be providing a “Smash Repair” facility which will be available for all competitors to perform running repairs on their boats during the event. If Lake Macquarie delivers its renowned strong sea breeze conditions, this facility could be in high demand.

The Zhik Moth Worlds has received 113 entries from 10 countries and is shaping up as a showdown of some of the world’s best sailors from the Olympic and professional sailing sectors. 

IMCA Australian President, Scott Babbage, is delighted to have SP-High Modulus on board as a partner sponsor of the Zhik Moth Worlds: “SP-High Modulus is the world leader in marine composites and we are looking forward to benefiting from SP-High Modulus’ energy and expertise”, he added: “The SP-High Modulus brand has a natural fit with the Moth Class so this association is a logical one which we believe will be mutually beneficial.”

All competitors are now locked into their final preparations as they build up to race one on January 8th 2011.