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Entries open for the Aspire Merlin Rocket National Championships 2022

by Lou Johnson 28 Mar 2022 11:58 PDT 31 July - 4 August 2022
Aspire Merlin Rocket National Championships at East Lothian day 3 © Steve Fraser / ELYC

Enter today for the Aspire Merlin Rocket National Championships which are being hosted by Mount's Bay Sailing Club from the 31st July through to 4th August 2022.

"Our target for the last few years has been building up to getting 100 boats on the startline this summer, and as a class we are offering a number of incentives with plenty of discounted entry options that are being supported by the class," comments Chris Kilsby Chair of the Merlin Rocket Owners Association.

The class is grateful for the wonderful sponsors who continue to support this event which attracts past and present Olympic medallist right through to the club sailor. Aspire Financial Advisers are returning as the title sponsor, and for the golfers amongst the sailors GK Engineering is looking to organise a round one evening, the HD Sails Spinnaker Auction is back and Triggernaut Sportsglasses will be doing the 'Hero Of The Day.' There is glassware for the overall winners, Silver Fleet and Bronze Fleet winners. Plus, an array of social activities on shore. There really is something for everyone.

Discounts are available for those who took made the trip to East Lothian in 2021, those who are under 25, those who live over 300 miles away from Mounts Bay (according to the wording on the NOR), helms under 25, first timers and boats with a sail number of 3603 and older.

If you have pre-entered, you will be receiving an email from the class so your entry can be updated.

Please visit the website to book your space www.merlinrocket.co.uk/index.asp?cp=nationalchamps

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