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Sailing at the top: Tyrolit and Team Moonshine

Hardly any other sport combines the values of innovation, precision, cutting-edge technology and environmental friendliness as much as sailing. Tyrolit is entering into a cooperation with the Italian sailing team Moonshine to support them in competitions and actively shape the sport of sailing.

Jun 06, 2024 • 5 min read

Innovation, precision and sustainability

Composite parts for winning sailboats

Composite materials play a key role in the construction of modern high-performance sailing boats, as they make them faster, more maneuverable and more efficient. The demanding and dynamic sport impressively demonstrates how the combination of human skill and technological innovation pushes the boundaries of what is possible while promoting the responsible use of natural resources. The collaboration shows that both companies work according to similar values - a clear focus on cutting-edge technology combined with environmental awareness.

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"A clear focus on cutting-edge technology combined with environmental awareness"

Machining composites with TYROLIT POWER

With our TYROLIT POWER range, we are the perfect partner for boat manufacturers to increase production and take processes to a new level with innovative solutions. The extensive portfolio has been continuously expanded in recent years and now includes products for a wide range of applications on composites - from cutting, grinding, drilling and milling to activating surfaces with the innovative TYROLIT POWER Strips. The latter in particular have already proven themselves to customers worldwide in the efficient and above all ergonomic machining of surfaces on ship hulls.

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A successful partnership

The Moonshine sailing team triumphantly won the spring regatta in the open category in Portofino at the beginning of May and thus made a spectacular start to the sailing season in the Mediterranean. The team has been supported by Tyrolit since the beginning of this season.

The winning boat Aori is a first-class 34-ton racing boat made entirely of carbon fiber - from the hull to the mast to the boom. It is equipped with a tilting keel and a long swim fin with torpedo bulb to increase or decrease the righting moment, depending on the requirements during the competition.

Importantly, the Moonshine project is deeply committed to sustainability, which aligns with Tyrolit’s initiatives to promote environmentally friendly practices. This victory in Portofino not only signifies the beginning of a promising partnership between Moonshine and Tyrolit but also highlights the shared commitment to sustainability. Fans and observers are eager to see how this dynamic will evolve in the upcoming competitions.

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Tyrolit and Team Moonshine