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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 River Championships at Upper Thames
Ollie Meadowcroft and Alex Pausey win at Bourne End Week
Posted on 29 May
Merlin Rocket HD Sails Midland Series at Midland
In retrospect a strange experience to have on one's day off
Posted on 27 May
Merlin Thames Series at Tamesis
Andy Harris and Lyra Wade take Sondown Cup and Elizabeth Bowl
Posted on 23 May
Merlin Vintage Series at Tamesis
An unusual concern for the race team was the juvenile grey seal hogging the ramp
Posted on 19 May
Merlin Rocket South East series at Fishers Green
Nestled in the heart of nature, yet only 10 minutes from the M25
Posted on 16 May
Merlin Rocket Midland Circuit at Burton
Plenty of suncream was applied and we went to work - it's a hard life
Posted on 14 May
Vintage Merlin Rockets at Fishers Green
Wall-to-wall sunshine and an moderate easterly sets the stage
Posted on 13 May
Merlin Rockets at Minima
Double-header part 2 showcases the other face of river sailing
Posted on 7 May
Merlin Rockets at Thames SC
A fine lunch, well-earned refreshments and homemade cake
Posted on 6 May
Merlin Rockets at Wembley
Craftinsure Silver Tiller Round 4 and Allen South East Series Round 3
Posted on 29 Apr
Merlin Rockets at Parkstone
Craftinsure Silver Tiller & Allspars South-West Series weekend
Posted on 21 Apr
Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Broadwater
The real highlight, as ever, was the legendary Broadwater lunch
Posted on 16 Apr
Merlin Rockets at South Cerney
Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars SW Series Round 2
Posted on 10 Apr
Bartley SC have to postpone Merlin open meeting
Unexpected drop in water level makes the event unviable
Posted on 28 Mar
Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Salcombe
David Greening is as good a race officer as any class could wish for
Posted on 25 Mar
Allspars sponsor Merlin Rocket South West Series
The series kicks off this weekend with a two-day opening event at Salcombe Yacht Club
Posted on 19 Mar
Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Burnham
An opportunity to have 3 races that weren't sausage/triangle/sausage
Posted on 18 Mar
Helly Hansen to sponsor Merlin Rocket Week
Salcombe YC also announce Silver Tiller event
Posted on 8 Mar
Winter Series at Fishers Green overall
24 races with 35 boats, won by a Merlin Rocket
Posted on 7 Mar
Merlin Rocket Class Training at Hayling Island
Perfect perching weather for 9 boats
Posted on 6 Mar
Gillard & Gray take Merlin victory in the Tiger
Finally almost perfect conditions in the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series
Posted on 5 Feb
Merlin Rocket Class Training is back for 2025
Something for everyone, this March in Hayling
Posted on 16 Jan
Gould and Mackley's Merlin wins at Grafham
In the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Gill Grafham Grand Prix
Posted on 31 Dec 2024
Latest Merlin Rocket class Magazine
Hitting members' doorsteps now
Posted on 24 Dec 2024
Chichester YC Frozen Toe Winter Series concludes
Series attracted over 60 boats across three fleets
Posted on 16 Dec 2024
Merlin Rocket Class Launches 2025 Calendar
41 events to choose from, yes you read that right
Posted on 26 Nov 2024
Craftinsure Silver Tiller End of Season at Stone
Is this the first time that AI has been used to establish the winners?
Posted on 28 Oct 2024
2024 Merlin Rocket Allen SE Circuit at Shoreham
A perfect weather window of sunshine and 8-15 knots
Posted on 21 Oct 2024
Merlin Rocket Felucca Trophy at Hollingworth Lake
Part of the Craftinsure Silver Tiller and the Northern Circuit
Posted on 16 Oct 2024
Merlin Rockets of all ages at Hampton
A challenging day's sailing with a variable wind and strong stream
Posted on 14 Oct 2024
Links
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Merlin Rocket UK Nationals Attendance
see the full nationals attendance table here

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Bourne End Week at Upper Thames SC
© Tony Ketley
Rob Cage and Chris Martin, third overall - Bourne End Week at Upper Thames SC
© Tony Ketley
Ollie Meadowcroft and Alex Pausey, Merlin Rocket River Champions - Bourne End Week at Upper Thames SC
© Tony Ketley
Rare patch of light winds - Bourne End Week at Upper Thames SC
© Phil Laybourne / phillaybournephotography.co.uk
Bourne End Week at Upper Thames SC
© Tony Ketley
Bourne End Week at Upper Thames SC - 26 May 2025
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics
Bourne End Week at Upper Thames SC - 26 May 2025
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics
Merlin Rocket HD Sails Midland Series and Silver Tiller at Midland SC
© MSC
Merlin Rocket HD Sails Midland Series and Silver Tiller at Midland SC
© MSC
Merlin Rocket HD Sails Midland Series and Silver Tiller at Midland SC
© MSC
Merlin Rocket HD Sails Midland Series and Silver Tiller at Midland SC
© MSC
Merlin Rocket HD Sails Midland Series and Silver Tiller at Midland SC
© MSC
Merlin Rocket HD Sails Midland Series and Silver Tiller at Midland SC
© MSC
Andy Harris and Lyra Wade on their way to winning in Crescendo - Merlin Rocket Thames Series at Tamesis
© Ros Warwick-Haller
Race 3 Start - Merlin Rocket Thames Series at Tamesis
© Ros Warwick-Haller
Merlin Rocket DeMay Vintage Series at Tamesis
© Marcus Chavasse
Merlin Rocket DeMay Vintage Series at Tamesis
© Marcus Chavasse
Merlin Rocket DeMay Vintage Series at Tamesis
© Marcus Chavasse
Merlin Rocket DeMay Vintage Series at Tamesis
© Marcus Chavasse
Merlin Rocket DeMay Vintage Series at Tamesis
© Marcus Chavasse
Start of the second race - Merlin Rocket Allen South East series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill
Caroline Gould and Livvy Bell - Merlin Rocket Allen South East series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill
Racing between the islands - Merlin Rocket Allen South East series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill
Megan Pascoe pulling the kite away - Merlin Rocket Allen South East series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill
Chris Gould and Sophie Mackley, overall winners - Merlin Rocket Allen South East series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill
Allan Krailling and Pete Nicholson - Merlin Rocket Allen South East series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill
First race, lots of boats, lots of colour - Merlin Rocket Allen South East series at Fishers Green
© Rob O'Neill
Podium places in the Merlin Rocket HD Sails Midland Circuit at Burton
© BSC
Passion (3314) during the Vintage Merlin Open at Fishers Green
© Angie Meyer
Chris and Gabe win the Vintage Merlin Open at Fishers Green
© Angie Meyer