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Boat Chat with the M.R.O.A. - Webinar with Champion crew Sam Breary

by Merlin Rocket Owners' Association 13 Feb 2021 08:17 PST 19:30, 18 February 2021
Sam and Christian - Merlin Rocket Champions Looe 2019 © Ellie Sharps

The Merlin Rocket Owners Association (M.R.O.A.) is excited to announce the first in a series of Boat Chats, webinars where Merlin Rockets members and sailors can listen to their peers in the fleet and get ready for when we are next on the water.

First up is our multiple National Champion winning Crew Sam Breary to talk about 'Getting it right when it matters most'.

There will be a 30-40 mins presentation on 'preparation' for the Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals 2021. Preparing yourself, your boat, your knowledge about the location and getting on the water. It will also include a section on planning and development. Sam's presentation will be followed by a Q&A, so please come prepared.

Your host for the evening will be Class Chair Chris Kilsby, and places are limited to 100, it will be on a first come first serve basis. The evening will be recorded so if you unable to make it you will be able to watch again.

Save the date: Thursday 18th February @ 1930

Join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81424561213?pwd=NmpSUHZkb05wTC9rSDhGRXVKMnZzZz09 Meeting ID: 814 2456 1213 Passcode: Merlin

Find out more about joining the M.R.O.A. at https://www.merlinrocket.co.uk/ and across the class social media platforms.

Heading to East Lothian August 2021? - pre-entries now open here.

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