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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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Show news Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Whitstable
Sunshine, a flooding tide, and a steady easterly F3 set a perfect racecourse
Posted on 3 Jun Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Starcross
Do not use your head to deal with spinnaker poles during gybes
Posted on 2 Jun Merlin Rocket Youth Championship at Fishers Green
A challenging light wind day for the sailors
Posted on 1 Jun Merlin Rocket River Championships at Upper Thames
Event runs on patience, sunshine and consistency
Posted on 29 May Tideway Dinghy Derby preview
Spectacle returns to the Thames, supporting life-changing programme for young people
Posted on 21 May Merlin Rocket Women's Championship at Northampton
Close racing, great quality coaching and a fantastic social atmosphere
Posted on 20 May Rooster title sponsor HISC multi-class open
The Flying Fifteen, Fireball, 505 and Merlin event will be on 6-7 June
Posted on 15 May Merlin Rockets at Thames and Minima
Light winds for the two Thames Series and Vintage Series events
Posted on 7 May Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Fishers Green
Light airs in the Lee valley
Posted on 29 Apr Merlin Rocket Youth Training at Burnham
A perfect opportunity to learn how each control changed the functionality of the boat
Posted on 28 Apr P&B Merlin Rocket Womens Championship Entry Open
Taking place at Northampton Sailing Club on the 16th and 17th May
Posted on 27 Apr Merlin Rockets at Parkstone
Craftinsure Silver Tiller Round 4 and Allspars South West Series Round 2
Posted on 21 Apr Merlin Rockets at Salcombe
Wind, Sunshine and a Whole Lot of Action for Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars SW Series Open
Posted on 14 Apr Merlin and Rocket classes split
75 years of collaboration comes to a close today
Posted on 1 Apr Merlin Rockets at Broadwater
Allen South East Series and Craftinsure Vintage Series event
Posted on 31 Mar Merlin Rockets at Wembley
Craftinsure Silver Tiller, Allen South East, Classic & Vintage event
Posted on 24 Mar Merlins face epic fury at Midland
Conditions did not much resemble the Met office's 'light winds'
Posted on 18 Mar Entries open for the 80th Merlin Rocket Nationals
Weymouth to host anniversary championships this summer
Posted on 10 Mar Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series overall
Two tactically demanding races on Sunday to conclude the series
Posted on 9 Mar Merlin Rocket Youth Training event 2
Understanding the role of sail controls whilst on the water
Posted on 3 Mar Anniversary Classes at the Dinghy Show
We speak to a number of classes celebrating significant anniversaries
Posted on 1 Mar A look at the new 'Amuse-Bouche' Rockatross
Video tour of the developments at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Posted on 25 Feb Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series day 4
Torrential rain eases shortly before the first start
Posted on 24 Feb Learn more about the world of epoxy
At the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Posted on 20 Feb Bartley Beast Series Finale
January's cancelled event goes ahead, with sun instead of snow
Posted on 18 Feb Hyde Sails in attendance at RYA Dinghy Show
Ben McGrane and John Brooks are available to speak to
Posted on 18 Feb Merlin Rocket Youth Training event 1
Fishers Green hosts session for 16-25 year olds
Posted on 17 Feb Blithfield Barrel week 4
A light wind conclusion after three character-building winter rounds
Posted on 17 Feb Celebrate 80 Years of the Merlin Rocket
At the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026
Posted on 15 Feb Dinghy Show Discount Period from Hyde Sails
10% off all one design sails, covers and accessories
Posted on 15 Feb
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Bunching up for the fleet at the pin end - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Whitstable
© Ayhan Betez / Eye Sky UK James Goodfellow and George Major sailing out to the start - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Whitstable
© Ayhan Betez / Eye Sky UK On the beach - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Whitstable
© Ayhan Betez / Eye Sky UK Arrivals - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Whitstable
© Ayhan Betez / Eye Sky UK Commitee Boat start - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Whitstable
© Ayhan Betez / Eye Sky UK Hoisting the sails - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Whitstable
© Ayhan Betez / Eye Sky UK View from above - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Whitstable
© Ayhan Betez / Eye Sky UK Racing downind - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Whitstable
© Ayhan Betez / Eye Sky UK Rebecca Videlo and Rob Henderson sailing out to the start - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Whitstable
© Ayhan Betez / Eye Sky UK James Wells and Anna Aylward lead the fleet downwind - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Whitstable
© Ayhan Betez / Eye Sky UK Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Starcross
© Matt Shorrock Storm Nutall and Sally Wakefeild win their first race together in 30plus years - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Starcross
© Garnett Showell Jostling for position - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Starcross
© Garnett Showell Forming an orderly queue at the gybe mark - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Starcross
© Heather Davies Chris Gould and Sophie Mackley, overall event winners - Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Starcross
© Garnett Showell Light winds and spinnakers at the Merlin Rocket Youth Nationals
© Paul Dean Light wind racing during the Merlin Rocket Youth Nationals
© Paul Dean Merlin Rocket Youth Nationals Crew Line Up
© Paul Dean Merlin Rocket Youth Nationals briefing on the lawn
© Paul Dean Merlin Rocket Youth Nationals Winning Helm George
© Andy Hutcheon Close tacking at the Merlin Rocket River Championships as part of Bourne End Week
© Tony Ketley Locals Guy and Tre Jacobs at the Merlin Rocket River Championships as part of Bourne End Week
© Tony Ketley Modern and Vintage at the Merlin Rocket River Championships as part of Bourne End Week
© Tony Ketley Heading in all directions at the Merlin Rocket River Championships as part of Bourne End Week
© Tony Ketley Merlin Rocket River Championships as part of Bourne End Week
© Tony Ketley Light wind start at the Merlin Rocket River Championships as part of Bourne End Week
© Tony Ketley Heading upwind at the Merlin Rocket River Championships as part of Bourne End Week
© Tony Ketley Navigating past the moored Thames A Raters at the Merlin Rocket River Championships as part of Bourne End Week
© Tony Ketley P&B Merlin Rocket Women's Championship at Northampton
© Sophie Mackley P&B Merlin Rocket Women's Championship at Northampton
© Lou Johnson
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