Ceramics aim to solve durability and friction issues for Volvo Ocean Race yacht winches

First-ever Zircotec ceramic coated winches to debut in the 39,000 mile ‘Everest of Sailing’ competitionsOXFORD – Yacht designers have turned to ceramic technology to solve long standing durability issues with winches in the Volvo Ocean Race. The nine month event that covers 39,000 nautical miles during which competitors sail the world’s most treacherous seas demands robust equipment to survive the harsh, corrosive marine environment. This year, the first winches to be coated using Zircotec’s extremely tough ThermoHold® based ceramic will be trialled in the event starting in October. The