HISC Merlin Rocket Sailing - 2010
2010 has seen much activity in the Merlin fleet. Even before the first race of the season, there was successful Christmas Party, a pre-season get together, and the wedding of Richard Bates to Emma Flight (3711).
Now the racing is under way we’ve seen a total of 10 HISC Merlin’s on the start line. David and Fiona Sayce christened their new Merlin in the Glyn Charles pursuit race, where the Merlin’s were the biggest fleet with a total of 23 entries. After the Race the ‘new arrival’ was toasted with champagne.
The Silver Tiller Open Meeting attracted a total of 38 boats and some great sailing in Hayling Bay. Graham Williamson with John Bell was first HISC boat in 6th Place.
An invitation ‘Merlin’ event took place as part of the Toe in the Water Pursuit Race. Various helms kindly lent their boat and crew to various HISC sailors. Even though the wind was difficult and light, all who took part really enjoyed the experience. However, in the end it was Geoff Carveth and Andrea Ralph who sailed a very good race and won the bragging rights for 2010…
With plenty more racing in 2010, including Federation week, there is sure to be plenty more fun.
HISC Merlin Rocket Sailing - Overview
The fleet at HISC was founded by Richard Bates and Emma Flight just three years ago, and there are now nine Merlins regularly sailing at HISC in the medium handicap, which has provided some great class sailing. The Merlin fleet at HISC is typical of the class with many female helms/crews, plus husband/wife and parent/child combinations, which makes for better socials too!
HISC Merlins are an active class both on and off the water. They plan to suppoert various Chichester Harbour regattas and Federation Week Regatta again in 2010, Click for 2009 Harbour Regatta report.
So, if you are interested in joining us, or simply would like to have a go, please have a word with Graham Williamson or any of the HISC Merlin sailors. We look forward to seeing you!
More information about the boat can be found on the class association website: Merlin Rocket Owners Association
Merlins racing at HISC
Current Merlins @ HISC
Steve Storey (3491)
Charles Everard (3532)
Mike Partridge & Claire Davis (3606)
Graham & Jeremy Williamson (3652)
Jude Massey (3653)
Simon and Jackie Lytton (3656)
Rod & Maureen Porteous (3704)
John Rees & Dan Mountifield (3710)
Richard & Emma (3711)
David and Fiona Sayce (3718)
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