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Thursday 1 August 2024

Merlin Rocket National Championship at Tenby Sailing Club


The summer of sport reaches a crescendo 11-16 August when the Merlin Rocket class descend on the popular championship venue of Tenby in South Wales.


A strong entry list of over 70 teams are currently fine tuning the abundance of string in their boats wondering if there's room to attach just one more control to the one-string system seeking that race winning edge (or just some bling to impress the onlookers). 


Originally Tenby was known as "Dinbych-y-pysgod" which (for reasons unknown - I should have done more research) means "Little Fortress of the Fish". The town evolved from a medieval stronghold to a notorious pirate haven - Dan Alsop would feel right at home there. By the 19th century, Tenby transformed into a Victorian holiday destination, drawing tourists with its sandy beaches and picturesque harbour. During World War II, its shores served as practice grounds for the D-Day landings. The next chapter of Tenby's history will be written in August, who will Tom Hanks be cast as in the Hollywood remake of the Merlin Rocket Aspire Nationals 2024 ?


We have a fabulous social calendar too!


Saturday: Briefing followed by Commodore's Reception 1900

Sunday: Crew's union 20:00 Prizegiving 2100

Monday: Prizegiving 2100

Tuesday: 19:00 BBQ at the club, 2x tickets included in entry extras £12ph Prizegiving 2100

Wednesday: 19:00 Fancy dress and Disco - Come as your boat name Prizegiving 2100

Thursday: MROA GK Engineering Golf tournament - 16:30 FULL. In the Welsh Wind Gin tasting at the club tickets £18.00 tickets available at registration. Daily prize-giving 2100.

Friday Main prize-giving and band Prizegiving 18:00. Food will be available at the club.

Events of this scale can't happen without the support of sponsors and the Merlin Rocket fleet are proud to have the support of Aspire, Allspars, In The Welsh Wind, Becky Bettesworth, and CF by L and L, and GK Engineering - see links below.


Check back in August for the updates to find out which team ends up the on top after the scheduled 10 races!


Sponsors:


aspirefinancialadvisers.co.uk

www.allspars.co.uk

inthewelshwind.co.uk

beckybettesworth.co.uk

www.cfbylandl.com

gkengineering.co.uk
 

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