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  1. TP 52

    The Transpac 52 (TP52) is a class of yacht used for competitive 52 Super Series yacht racing, and the Audi MedCup previously, ... TP52 boats are built and sailed to a set of rules which established the original design as a 'box' rule - where the boat must fit within a notional box of specified dimensions. The current rules [2] ...

  2. Home

    All about Transpac 52. The TP52 Class has grown from a non registered club of like minded yachtsmen to a fully member controlled, registered and World Sailing recognized Class, with a proper constitution and an Executive Committee and Class President chosen by and from its members. read more. Are you interested in the TP52 or do you have any ...

  3. Boat

    The TP52 is a simple racing machine. No moving parts under water other than a single centreline rudder, no complicated issues on deck or in the rig. Just high quality components allowing proper control of the boat and of a sails wardrobe build for optimum performence at every windangle and windspeed. The interior is the minimum required by the ...

  4. Davidson Tp 52 boats for sale

    Iconic Marine Boat Sales & Service | Washington, North Carolina. 2002 PDQ 32 Passage Maker. US$224,900. North Point Yacht Sales Southern Bay | Williamsburg, Virginia. 2012 Custom Carolina 26cc. US$149,999. Bluewater Yacht Sales, LLC- Wrightsville Beach | Greenville, North Carolina.

  5. Quantum Racing, the tweaky new TP52

    Quantum Racing TP52 - Doug de Vos's new boat is the last word in 'tweaky'. The new TP52s have better performance, but it is up to crews to tweak rig and sails. And none do it better than ...

  6. History

    The TP52 Class Association was started in 2001 by owners who wanted to race a Grand Prix sailboat that is fun, safe and reliable. TP52's are flat out racing platforms, fully crewed, high performance monohulls capable of racing in both buoy regattas and offshore races. The 2800 pound weight limit provides for approximately 14 crew members with ...

  7. The 52 Super Series

    The 52 Super Series. The 52 Super Series is widely considered one of the top circuits in the world for monohulls, and in this era of rapid change, the TP52—or TransPacific 52—has managed to stay the series' boat of choice for 10 years. Not only that, but as the class marks its 20th anniversary the boats it has produced remain as relevant ...

  8. Paul Westlake on North Sails' development work in the TP52 class

    The TP52 class has long been a hotbed for Grand Prix-level development. Teams demand the fastest hull shapes, the lightest and strongest rigs (and rigging), and the fastest sail shapes and strongest materials. ... In terms of boat lengths (or time—your choice), how much faster is a TP52 flying 2019/2020-generation sails compared to one that ...

  9. Invisible Hand: This Pac 52 racer sees the TP52 class return to its

    Getting into the class with a new boat can come in between US$1.8-2.2 million, compared to a Super Series boat at about $3 million (£2.32 million). The Pac 52 rig is around 60cm taller than the ...

  10. Rolex TP52 World Championship

    The Rolex TP52 World Championship is considered the crown of monohull grand prix racing, featuring advanced boat technology and a closely matched fleet of su...

  11. Platoon Aviation

    Platoon are one of the most successful teams on the 52 SUPER SERIES. After four end of season podiums - third in 2021 and runners up in 2017, 2018 and 2019 - told one story but in 2023 in Puerto Portals they clinched the season title for the first time which they added to the Rolex TP52 World Championship title they also won narrowly in Barcelona.

  12. Rolex TP52 World Championship: A prize for perseverance

    The TP52 is a 52 foot (15.85 metre) full carbon fibre racing yacht at the forefront of the sport. Rolex has been the title sponsor of the world championship, and the official timepiece of the 52 SUPER SERIES, since 2017 as part of a proud partnership with the world of sailing stretching back six decades. The 10 competing teams were all led by ...

  13. Class

    The TP52 Class went rapidly to 20 - 25 members, which is a very good number for racing yachts of this size and competitive level. More than 10 nationalities distributed over 3 continents are represented in our Class. The main focus of TP52 racing has moved from the USA to the Med with the MedCup as the magnet for this move.

  14. The 52 SUPER SERIES

    world's leading grand prix monohull yacht racing circuit About Team How History TP52 The series in detail The 52 SUPER SERIES was established in 2012 and ... So every boat is different, even if the evolution of the rule means the current boats are very similar and sail at almost exactly the same speeds. But, unlike handicap racing, the 52 ...

  15. How the TP52 fleet uses America's Cup tech

    Helen Fretter finds out how America's cup surveillance tactics are used to find marginal gains in the TP52 fleet as they chase that final 1 per cent. As the TP52 fleet sweeps around the bottom ...

  16. Inside Look: TP52 Systems

    Inside Look: TP52 Systems. May 24, 2017. TP52 Gladiator Captian Feargal Finlay takes you inside the systems of the TP52 and shows us where-and how-the magic happens. Click here to learn more about the 52 Super Series and how to follow the circuit with live tracking and video. Watch our full collection on Youtube.

  17. Race Yachts: Amazing selection of TP52s for sale

    Undoubtedly one of Australia best performing TP52's, ENVY SCOOTERS is full Cat 1 compliant. No modifications or extra gear is required. Purely step on board, sheet on, and head to the podium. Envy Scooters is professionally maintained by a full time Boat captain and presents extremely well.

  18. Rule

    The TP52 Rule reads in its Introduction: The Transpac 52 Rule is intended to produce a class of fast, monohull keelboats for level racing. Reliability and self-sufficiency are primary objectives. Development is allowed in such factors as hull shape, foil shape, construction, interior, deck layout and rigging.

  19. Rolex TP52 World Championship 2024

    The Rolex TP52 World Championship will take place in the waters off Newport, Rhode Island from July 15-20, 2024. For more information, visit: 52superseries.com The 52 SUPER SERIES was established in 2012 and quickly became renowned as the world's leading grand prix monohull yacht racing circuit. 2022 saw the tenth anniversary celebrations back in Barcelona where it all began at the Trofeo ...

  20. World's coolest yachts: TP52 Patches

    Ian Walker nominates TP52 Patches. Eamon Conneely commissioned the original Reichel Pugh-designed TP52 Patches in 2005 to race under IRC in the Admirals Cup and within the original class box rule ...

  21. 52 SUPER SERIES

    ROLEX TP52 World Championship Newport 2024. July 16th - July 20th. Newport RI, USA. Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. August 27th - September 1st. Puerto Portals, Spain. Valencia 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup. September 23rd - September 28th. Valencia, Spain. 52 SUPER SERIES. Pure Passion Pure Competition Pure Performance.

  22. TP52 Archive

    PENDRAGON IV. One of the yachts that inspired the TP52 Boxrule, launched 1999. Locomotion, an Andrews 45 was another forerunner that had all the characteristics of a fast, easy to sail offshore boat. Scaled up to be able to sail Transpac it led to J-Bird III. Launched.

  23. TP52

    World Sailing - TP52. A high-performance keelboat that combines speed, agility and teamwork. Find out more about the history, design, events and rules of this thrilling class.