Saturday, March 20, 2010

First test sail for the modified TP52 Matador in Palma de Mallorca

One by one, the TP52 yachts hit the water after spending a few months in the shed in order to comply with the necessary modification in order to compete in this year's AUDI Medcup, that is to add 150kgs of weight to the keel to compensate for the reduction in crew weight, move to a "square-top" mainsail with twin backstays, increase spinnaker area and adopt bowsprits.

On Friday it was the turn of Argentinean TP52 Matador to be taken for her maiden sail after carrying out the modifications. The team being based in Puerto Portals, the 3-hour shakedown sail took place inside the bay of Palma de Mallorca, and according to our friend and local photographer, Jesus Renedo, all went according to plan.

The next yachts in line to sail in Palma are Bribón, in 1-2 weeks, and then Artemis, a week later.

First test sail for the modified TP52 Matador. Palma de Mallorca, 19 March 2010. Photo copyright Jesus Renedo

First test sail for the modified TP52 Matador. Palma de Mallorca, 19 March 2010. Photo copyright Jesus Renedo

First test sail for the modified TP52 Matador. Palma de Mallorca, 19 March 2010. Photo copyright Jesus Renedo

First test sail for the modified TP52 Matador. Palma de Mallorca, 19 March 2010. Photo copyright Jesus Renedo

First test sail for the modified TP52 Matador. Palma de Mallorca, 19 March 2010. Photo copyright Jesus Renedo

First test sail for the modified TP52 Matador. Palma de Mallorca, 19 March 2010. Photo copyright Jesus Renedo

First test sail for the modified TP52 Matador. Palma de Mallorca, 19 March 2010. Photo copyright Jesus Renedo

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