Windy downriver race - Feb 2022
Solo Open - 31st July 2021
Trafalgar Battle on the Thames
In accordance with historic facts, the French speaking fleet at Ranealgh was convincingly destroyed by the English column.
Photo Finish at the RSC Merlin Open
After heavy rainfall in the morning, conditions improved for an almost perfect Tideway race for more than 20 Merlins. A long Spinnaker run downriver to Battersea Power Station was followed by a demanding beat back to Putney. The lead changes at least 15 times during the race and much depended on catching the right shifts on the way back. After more than 2 hours racing Fran Gifford won with less than a quarter boatlength in a true photo finish.
A full race report can be found here: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/176801/Merlin-Rocket-Downriver-Rac…
Thanks to Paul for the nice pictures.
Nick in his old Merlin in the Spring Sun
Merlin Open Meetings in the 1960's
These photos show that Merlin Open Meetings in the 1960s attracted almost 100 boats. Beware of the overcrowding on the start line!
Winter sun for the RNLI Trophy race
For the first trophy race of the year, 10 boats went out for three short laps in light winds and beautiful winter sunlight. As the sun set the wind disappeared and only Henri, Chris and Una made it to the last turning mark and finished the race before the outgoing tide became too strong.
Pictures from the Ranelagh RTYC Merlin Open 2013
A good fleet of 31 Merlins flying their spinnakers…
