Merlin Rocket

The Merlin Rocket is a development class where only a few hull dimensions are controlled, offering freedom to designers to develop their best hull shapes. The Merlin Rocket has been adopted by the RYA as a National Class. Refined over 70 years of development, the Merlin Rocket is now an extremely modern class providing excellent racing throughout the UK with a very active class association.

 

Merlin Rocket stats

Connect with the class	Merlin Rocket Class website Facebook page 2018 National Championship entry
Merlin Rocket designer	Various since 1947
Hull material	FRP or Wood (clinker form)
Length	Max 4.27m
Beam	Max 2.18m
Number of crew	2
Sail area	Approx 10m sq (varies)
Rig	Mainsail, headsail and symmetric spinnaker
Class status	RYA National Class

Merlin Rocket Class contacts

Chair: Chris Martin

Secretary: Chris Kilsby

Technical Officers: Dan Alsop

Rules & Measurement

Current Class Rules

Merlin Rocket Measurement Form

How to obtain a Measurement Certificate

Find a Measurer

Merlin Rocket National Champions

2017 Plas Heli Nick Craig & Alan Roberts (Merlin Rocket 3776)

2016 Penzance SC Roger Gilbert & James Stewart (Merlin Rocket 3722)

2015 Whitstable YC Ben Saxton & George Yeoman (Merlin Rocket 3742)

2014 Looe SC Stuart Bithell & Tom Pygall (Merlin Rocket 3742)

2013 Tenby SC Nick Craig & Alan Roberts (Merlin Rocket 3749)

2012 Lyme Regis SC Stuart Bithell & Christian Birrell (Merlin Rocket 3742)

2011 Hayling Island SC Andy Davis & Tom Pygall (Merlin Rocket 3684)

2010 Penzance SC Stuart Bithell & Christian Birrell (Merlin Rocket 3699)

2009 Whitstable YC Glen Truswell & Olly Turner (Merlin Rocket 3626)

2008 Looe SC Roger Gilbert & James Stewart (Merlin Rocket 3656)

Merlin Rocket builders

Winder Boats, Kensington Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 1PW. Tel: 01535 604980. Email: sarah@winderboats.com. Website: www.winderboats.com.