The Merlin Rocket is a fourteen-foot dinghy that is light, fast and responsive, it is an out and out racing machine. It is a pleasure to sail in all wind strengths and on all types of waters and a thing of beauty to own. The Merlin Rocket fleet is the strongest fleet at the moment in the club and the club has one of the leading fleets in the country.
The Merlin Rocket is a restricted class built to a set of rules rather than a plan. Thus the hulls and rigs of individual boats vary within given limits, enabling you to tailor your boat to suit your weight, sailing water and temperament. With the new 10m2 large spinnaker, they are fast challenging boats to sail, and good team-work is a key to success. Keen male and female teenagers with knowledge of racing can find themselves in great demand, as these boats are best sailed with fairly light crews. It is not recommended for novices.
Length 4.27m PY Number 1019