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Merlin RocketMy First Year in a Merlin – George Yeoman
As Storm Pablo sets in and I can see readings in the harbour in excess of 50 knots, I have had a chance to look back fondly on our first full year in the Merlin...
By Rooster Sailing2 1231 0 -
Hints and Tips, Merlin RocketBuying a Second-Hand Boat, How-to and What to Look for
By George Yeoman Whether you have just left Uni, are looking to move class or are just looking to get into sailing, buying a boat can be daunting and more often than not a new...
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Merlin Rocket, Rooster, RS 200, Team RoosterWhat a year!
The 2015 season has come to an end and it is gutting to think that I am going to have to wait another 6 months before the next Championship season starts up again. This year...
By George Yeoman2 2798 0 -
Kit Bag, Merlin RocketWinterise your Kit Bag for the Weekend.
This weekend it felt like someone had flipped a switch turning Summer off and Winter on. Two weeks ago I was sailing on the River Thames in shorts and T-shirt but this weekend it was...
By Lucy Burn5 2468 0 -
Kit Bag, Merlin Rocket, RoosterDiscover Colour at Rooster on Stand B044 at the Southampton Boat Show!
We love seeing teams wearing matching Rooster kit while racing. We’ve spotted a few cracking colour combinations on the water this summer, particularly in the Merlin Rocket fleet where the sailors like to match their kit with their hull colour! Mark Stockbridge and his crew Peter Ballantine go for Graphite Rash Vests, Rooster Hikers and … Read More
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Event Report, Merlin Rocket, Rooster, RS 200Merlin Rocket Nationals – Whitstable YC
Last week I sailed in the Merlin Rocket National Championships in Whitstable, Kent crewing for Ben Saxton. It also happened to be the 70th anniversary of the Merlin Rocket and it seemed only right that there were about 70 entries for the event! These boats are serious bits of kit with the ability to adjust … Read More
By George Yeoman0 3251 0 -
Kit Bag, Merlin Rocket, RoosterMerlin Rockets – are you ready for Salcombe?
Or should that be Salcombe, are you ready for the Merlin Rockets?! The fleet’s annual holiday starts this weekend with 120 boats making the pilgrimage to the beautiful sandy beaches and blue waters of Salcombe harbour. Whilst many will be dreaming about the Doombar, pasties, cream teas, crab sandwiches and the famous Salcombe Dairy Ice … Read More
By Lucy Burn0 2367 0 -
Merlin Rocket, Steve's BlogCoaching – but not in a squad.
No – there were no Squad Jackets. no contract, no high price to pay, just one honest day of coaching from an expert who should hopefully help guide us from 11th at the Nationals in...
By Steve Cockerill0 3143 2 -
Merlin Rocket, Steve's BlogHandbrake off 5mm??
I guess if you put two Laser Sailors into a highly technical two handed dinghy that we might have to learn some stuff along the way. Our season has been pretty challenging, often with...
By Steve Cockerill0 2801 1 -
Merlin Rocket, Steve's Blog, Team RoosterWinter Freeze – but still practicing
Its not been the normal Easter, but over the last two weekends, we have managed to get 5 days of racing and training – thanks to the new SuperTherm gear, our PolyPro’s and Pro Aquafleece®’s....
By Steve Cockerill0 1641 0