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David Henshall talks Merlin Rockets at Island Harbour Yacht Club

by Heather Bowley 3 Mar 2017 11:46 PST 11 March 2017
David Henshall is set to talk at Island Harbour Yacht Club on Saturday 11th March © IHYC

Island Harbour Yacht Club, situated on the middle reaches of the river Medina, Isle of Wight, are pleased to announce the formation of a classic Merlin Rocket dinghy section. We currently have seven craft.

David Henshall, author and marine journalist, will be giving a talk relating to the Merlin Rocket on Saturday 11 March from 14:30 in The Breeze restaurant function room.

IHYC would like to welcome anyone interested in hearing David's talk. Numbers are limited so contact if you are attending.

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