Merlin Rocket
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The Merlin Rocket is a 14 foot dinghy sailed in the United Kingdom. It is an active class, now with over 3800 boats built.
The Merlin Rocket.
Merlin #1 'Kate' in Merlin Open at Ranelagh Sailing Club, Sept. 6, 2020
Trapeze (sailing)
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In sailing, the trapeze is a wire that comes from a point high on the mast, usually where the shrouds are fixed, to a hook on the crew member's harness at approximately waist level. The position when
Merlin Rocket
…Rockets have similar sails. Most have a high batten allowing for a large roach in the sail. Although the rules are open, they are not unlimited. Use of a Trapeze is forbidden in this class. When competing in a mixed fleet, the Merlin Rocket uses a Portsmouth Yardstick handicap of 980 in the RYA scheme and 77.9…
A Flying Dutchman with the crew on the trapeze whilst the helm hikes out.