Merlin Rocket Open Meeting Thames Series
The Merlin Rocket is the ultimate hiking dinghy for two people. It has been refined over 70 years of development and is now an extremely modern class providing excellent racing throughout the UK. At 14ft by 7ft 2ins, the modern boats are very wide compared to other classes, giving maximum righting moment when hiking, without needing a trapeze.
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Programme
Saturday 6th September MROA De May Series (Number up to 3357)
Three races (one discard) 1 st Warning Signal: 10:55
Saturday 6th September The Spade Oak Bowl
One race. Warning Signal: Not before 13.30pm
(This will be the third race in the De May Series but is open to all Merlin Rockets)
Sunday 7th September Thames Series Event
Three races (one discard) 1
st Warning Signal: 10:55
Trophies and Prizes
De May Series, The Spade Oak Bowl, glasses will be awarded to the top three places.
Thames Series, The Allen Challenge Cup, glasses will be awarded to the top three places.
Merlin Rocket Owners Association
All helms competing in the Thames and Vintage Series must be a Full Member of the Merlin Rocket Owner's Association if they want to have a result in the series. These events are sponsored by the Association and Craftinsure.
Catering and Social
The club bar (drinks only) will be open from 12 noon on both Saturday and Sunday and an event meal will take place on Saturday evening from 6.30pm. Full details will be provided upon registration.
Camping
Camping will be available for free on Friday 5
th and Saturday 6th for participants. No electrical hook up will be provided. Parking for trailers will be available in the car park.
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Last updated 11:13am on 7 August 2025