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Merlin Rocket

Merlin Rocket

14 foot restricted class with clinker-style hull. Flared hull up to 7'2" beam to give equivalent righting moment to trapezes and wings. Unusual shape of mainsail with long top batten to give sail area high up useful for rivers. Moderate sized conventional spinnaker, and sophisticated rig controls for the string fetishist. Fleets sail on any size of water from open sea to small lakes and narrow rivers. Previously known as the Merlin or the Rocket (two classes merged in 1951).

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Craftinsure 2023 LEADERBOARD
Show news Merlin Rockets at Parkstone
Craftinsure Silver Tiller & Allspars South-West Series weekend
Posted on 21 Apr
Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Broadwater
The real highlight, as ever, was the legendary Broadwater lunch
Posted on 16 Apr
Merlin Rockets at South Cerney
Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars SW Series Round 2
Posted on 10 Apr
Bartley SC have to postpone Merlin open meeting
Unexpected drop in water level makes the event unviable
Posted on 28 Mar
Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Salcombe
David Greening is as good a race officer as any class could wish for
Posted on 25 Mar
Allspars sponsor Merlin Rocket South West Series
The series kicks off this weekend with a two-day opening event at Salcombe Yacht Club
Posted on 19 Mar
Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Burnham
An opportunity to have 3 races that weren't sausage/triangle/sausage
Posted on 18 Mar
Helly Hansen to sponsor Merlin Rocket Week
Salcombe YC also announce Silver Tiller event
Posted on 8 Mar
Winter Series at Fishers Green overall
24 races with 35 boats, won by a Merlin Rocket
Posted on 7 Mar
Merlin Rocket Class Training at Hayling Island
Perfect perching weather for 9 boats
Posted on 6 Mar
Gillard & Gray take Merlin victory in the Tiger
Finally almost perfect conditions in the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series
Posted on 5 Feb
Merlin Rocket Class Training is back for 2025
Something for everyone, this March in Hayling
Posted on 16 Jan
Gould and Mackley's Merlin wins at Grafham
In the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Gill Grafham Grand Prix
Posted on 31 Dec 2024
Latest Merlin Rocket class Magazine
Hitting members' doorsteps now
Posted on 24 Dec 2024
Chichester YC Frozen Toe Winter Series concludes
Series attracted over 60 boats across three fleets
Posted on 16 Dec 2024
Merlin Rocket Class Launches 2025 Calendar
41 events to choose from, yes you read that right
Posted on 26 Nov 2024
Craftinsure Silver Tiller End of Season at Stone
Is this the first time that AI has been used to establish the winners?
Posted on 28 Oct 2024
2024 Merlin Rocket Allen SE Circuit at Shoreham
A perfect weather window of sunshine and 8-15 knots
Posted on 21 Oct 2024
Merlin Rocket Felucca Trophy at Hollingworth Lake
Part of the Craftinsure Silver Tiller and the Northern Circuit
Posted on 16 Oct 2024
Merlin Rockets of all ages at Hampton
A challenging day's sailing with a variable wind and strong stream
Posted on 14 Oct 2024
Merlin Rocket Women's Championship
A great event with training, a talk by Sarah Ayton, then competitive racing
Posted on 16 Sep 2024
Merlin Rockets at Upper Thames
David Battye was naturally itching to point his flag for inadequate stability
Posted on 13 Sep 2024
Women Sailors - the Merlin Rocket Class Needs You
Second Women's Championships at Parkstone Yacht Club on 14-15 September
Posted on 6 Sep 2024
Merlin Rocket Youth Championship 2024 at Itchenor
A great way see what young helms and crews can do
Posted on 2 Sep 2024
Merlin Rocket Nationals at Tenby overall
Every weather under the sun, but thankfully ending with sunshine
Posted on 17 Aug 2024
Merlin Rocket Nationals at Tenby Day 5
23 knots with gusts and a 2-metre swell with waves on top
Posted on 16 Aug 2024
Merlin Rocket Nationals at Tenby Day 4
A marathon report after a marathon six hours on the water!
Posted on 15 Aug 2024
Merlin Rocket Nationals at Tenby Day 3
To quote Bruce Willis in Die Hard "Yippee ki-yay!!"
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
Merlin Rocket Nationals at Tenby Day 2
Tenby delivers in epic fashion
Posted on 12 Aug 2024
Merlin Rocket Nationals at Tenby Day 1
Rocketeers from all parts of the country descend on the picturesque South Wales town
Posted on 11 Aug 2024
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Stuart Mears and Ally Hall - Burnham Dinghy Easter Regatta
© Petru Balau Sports Photography / sports.hub47.com
Salcombe YC Sailing Club Series Race 1
© Lucy Burn
Salcombe YC Sailing Club Series Race 1
© Lucy Burn
Salcombe YC Sailing Club Series Race 1
© Lucy Burn
Nick Scroggie and Claire Johnstone during the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
Gold Fleet sailors Maddy Anderson and Tom Ballentine lead the fleet during the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
Matt Shorrock and Maddie Jones about to take a dip (or did they save it) during the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
William Warren and Andy Prince during the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
Stuart Bithell and Emma Clark win the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
Steve and Ally Tyler win Silver Fleet at the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
Freddie Parton and Giles Griffth win Bronze Fleet at the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
Wonderful harbour tours during the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
Stuart Bithell and Emma Clark lead from Simon and Ally Potts during the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
Tom Low and Paul Nebel during the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
Local Jeremy Deacon sailing with Pete Walker - Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Broadwater
© Rob O'Neill
Tom Stewart and Rob Allen - Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Broadwater
© Rob O'Neill
Pure concentration - Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Broadwater
© Rob O'Neill
Under starter's orders - Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Broadwater
© Rob O'Neill
Mark Stockbrige and Charlie Cotter appearing behind the tree - Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Broadwater
© Rob O'Neill
Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series race 5
© Lucy Burn
Overall and Fleet winners from the combined Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller and SW Series event at South Cerney
© Paul Kimmens
One of the many downwind legs where the fleet followed Chris and Sophie during the Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller and SW Series event at South Cerney
© Paul Kimmens
Local boat and Bronze Fleet winner Alastair and Catrina Wallace during the Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller and SW Series event at South Cerney
© Paul Kimmens
Mike and Jane Calvert second overall in the Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller and SW Series event at South Cerney
© Paul Kimmens
Close racing during the Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller and SW Series event at South Cerney
© Paul Kimmens
Chris Jennings and Pete Nicholson third overall in the Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller and SW Series event at South Cerney
© Paul Kimmens
Salcombe harbour by Blackstone - Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars SW Series at Salcombe
© Kate Lee
Upwind after the start - Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars SW Series at Salcombe
© Kate Lee
Through the moorings - Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars SW Series at Salcombe
© Kate Lee
Under starting orders - Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars SW Series at Salcombe
© Kate Lee
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