The brand new Reichel Pugh designed ‘Patches’ owned by Eamon Conneely, arrived by ship on Saturday 12 May in Valencia from Hong Kong, after 22 days at sea. In what could turn out to be an increasing trend to build race boats in the Far East, this boat was built by McConaghy’s International in their Chinese facility in Don Guan. The six month build program involved 40 local Chinese workers and supervision from boat builders from McConaghy’s yard in Sydney, Australia. Owner Eamon Conneely visited the yard in China in January to monitor progress. Skipper Ian Walker, who’s company High Aspect project managed the build process, is delighted with the results. Of interest to any potential new TP52 teams will be the very competitive 2005 Patches that is still available for sale or charter in time for this season’s circuit.
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