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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 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 Oxford Blue set to wrap up the Sailjuice Series
Eighth event takes place on Valentine's Day, with more than 60 entries signed up
Posted on 13 Feb Maxed Out for Grafham Grand Prix, Take 2
It is back on this weekend, and all 95 spots are taken
Posted on 6 Feb Gillard and Gray win again, at the Tiger Trophy
Merlin Rocket duo yet again prove to be a cut above the competition
Posted on 3 Feb Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series day 3
Winter racing has a loyal following whatever the weather
Posted on 3 Feb Merlin Rockets launching youth training programme
Aged between 16 and 25? The class wants to hear from you
Posted on 23 Jan Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series day 2
Shifts reward those who adapt early
Posted on 19 Jan Icicle Race at Fishers Green
With frozen sheets, blocks, centreboards and even rescue boats
Posted on 17 Jan Blithfield Barrel week 3
A lot of discussion prior to this event over the weather
Posted on 13 Jan
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Caroline Gould and Sophie Mackleyduring the Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill Close racing during the Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill Duncan Salmon and Luke Moore win the Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill Soon after the start during the Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill All a bit tight during the Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill Merlin Rocket Youth Training at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
© Paul Dean Merlin Rocket Youth Training at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
© Paul Dean Merlin Rocket Youth Training at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
© Paul Dean Merlin Rocket Youth Training at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
© Paul Dean All to play for at the Merlin Rocket Women's Championships 2023
© Patrick Blake Chloe George and Louise Johnson enjoying the training at the Merlin Rocket Women's Training and Championship Weekend in 2023
© Patrick Blake Training day before the Merlin Rocket Women's Nationals 2023
© Patrick Blake P&B Merlin Rocket Women's Championships Open for Entries
© Rob O'Neill Allspars Prizegiving Table during the Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series Open at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Matt Shorrock Allspars Prizegiving Table during the Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series Open at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Matt Shorrock Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series Open at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / www.digitalsailing.co.uk Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series Open at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / www.digitalsailing.co.uk Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series Open at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / www.digitalsailing.co.uk Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series Open at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / www.digitalsailing.co.uk Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series Open at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / www.digitalsailing.co.uk Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series Open at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / www.digitalsailing.co.uk Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series Open at Parkstone Yacht Club
© Phil Jackson / www.digitalsailing.co.uk Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 7
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 7
© Lucy Burn Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Salcombe
© Lucy Burn Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Salcombe
© Lucy Burn Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Salcombe
© Lucy Burn Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Salcombe
© Lucy Burn Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Salcombe
© Lucy Burn Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series at Salcombe
© Lucy Burn
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