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18th January 2023

Date Is Set for 2023’s Bull Run for Fun

Saturday 22 July is the date to mark in your diaries for this year’s Bull Run for Fun.

Organisers are hoping to best 2022’s turnout of 47 boats from around Ireland, ranging from a 5m open rib to a 1450 Redbay Stormforce, that came together in Kenmare for Europe’s most westerly RIB rally.

Boats will set out on the 90-nautical mile run from Dromquinna to the Bull Rock and back via Dursey Sound, Skellig Michael and other landmarks of the wild Atlantic coast.

Already more than 37 RIBs and other boats are registered and places are filling up fast, making great progress towards breaking the 50-boat mark this year. Email [email protected] to register your spot.

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Bull Run For Fun This Sunday At Dromquinna Manor’s Motor Boat Weekend

RIBs rounding the Bull Rock in last year’s Bull Run for Fun

#BullRunForFun - Dromquinna Manor’s annual Motor Boat Weekend, featuring the Bull Run for Fun, takes place this coming Sunday 16 July.

Europe’s most westerly RIB rally kicks off at 10am on the day when boats depart from Dromquinna pier in Kenmare for the Bull Rock and return to Kilmackillogue in time for lunch.

To register for this year’s rally, visit the Dromquinna Manor website HERE.

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About the TP52 Racing Yacht

The TP52 racing yacht is a remarkable example of cutting-edge technology in the world of competitive yachting. Measuring 52 feet (15.85 metres) in length, this vessel is constructed entirely from carbon fibre, making it an incredibly light and agile craft.

The TP52 features a 6.25-metre high rig, complete with a fractional asymmetrical spinnaker and a self-tacking jib. This design reduces the workload of the crew, allowing for more efficient manoeuvres and freeing up the crew to focus on the mainsheet upwind and on two-sail reaches.

The spinnaker rigging set-up, measuring 15.00 m2, presents a challenge to even the most experienced crews, requiring them to be fit and perfectly coordinated. Maneuvering the boat requires athleticism due to the vessel's lack of inherent stability and the high speed generated by the fully battened mainsail and jib.

The TP52's hull is constructed of fibreglass-reinforced polyester in a foam sandwich layout, resulting in a weight of just 74kg. The fully battened mainsail and jib are made from a transparent Mylar laminate with orange or red Dacron trimming, while the spinnaker is manufactured from ripstop Nylon.

The mast is made up of three parts, featuring an aluminium bottom and middle section, with a polyester-fibreglass composite tip to increase mast bend and decrease overall weight. The capsizing moment, which can be generated by a heavy mast tip, is also reduced through this design. The TP52's foils are constructed from either aluminium or fibreglass, depending on the specific requirements of the vessel.

Overall, the TP52 racing yacht is an exceptional example of the latest advancements in yacht design and technology. Its lightweight construction, advanced rigging, and high-speed capabilities make it a top contender in the world of competitive yachting, challenging even the most skilled and experienced crews.