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James and Anna un-horsed on the reach in Race 2 of the Merlin open at Midland Sailing Club
© Julian Harms
Merlins face epic fury at Midland
When Edgbaston Reservoir is full, waves can wash onto the rigging area at Midland Sailing Club and those of the 16 Merlin Rocket entry who still thought it a good idea to go sailing watched the water lap round their feet and pondered their life-choices.