We are keenly looking forward to seeing everyone at the
Salcombe ST on 13th and 14th April.  Our sincere thanks in advance for supporting our event. 



The NOR and entry link is as below. As of today, thirty four
of you have entered via our pioneering and famous entry process link: thank you!


https://www.salcombeyc.org.uk/event/276612

 

There is more: 

On Friday soir for those of you are in town in time, Hywel
Bowen Perkins is delivering the story of Elvin, his own Dunkirk Little Ship.
This will be a most fascinating presentation and well worth attending: thank
you in advance Hywel.

The talk is free but we would like to know numbers. We are
also offering a meal too (which is not free). The talk and meal, (either or both) are bookable via the following link:

 

https://www.salcombeyc.org.uk/event/335564

 

And yet more!

On Saturday evening we have…..BYNG'S BINGO and meal. This,
we are assured is even more bonkers than Byng’s Pig racing. Again, if you would
like to come, please do book via the following link. 

 https://www.salcombeyc.org.uk/event/334582

 
Finally, there is also the prospect of racing your lovely Merlin in
the Salcombe Ria, which is waiting patiently for you all. At the time of posting, the Ria is sublime in the spring sunshine. 

 

Best wishes

 

SYC

Graham. Merlin 3769. 

We're heading down for this one (at least, that's the plan at the moment).
 
It's a long time since I sailed at Salcombe, and I'm sure that the last time I was there I completed the week with a fixed rudder.
 
Can someone please confirm that my memory isn't failing me and that it is possible to sail there with a fixed rudder.
 
Many thanks
 
Rob 

It is sailable with a fixed rudder but not preferable when considering weed and shallows.....

:-)
 
Oliver,
 
Thanks for that. I have a patented weed stick and will rely upon the plate kicking up to give me warning I need to move to deeper water. (The ability to beat against the tide in shallower water isn't going to be the thing that makes the biggest difference to our finishing position !!)
 
Cheers
 
Rob 

People do, sail with fixed rudders. Caution is simply required. Looking forward to seeing you. 
 
Graham. SYC. 

Hoping to bring 3639 along for my first go against other Merlins!!
 
Just got to get the ok from the Dr and Physio next week. 

40 boats entered with only 20 spaces remaining......

41 now.

That was brilliant fun !  Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen.
 
I'd forgotten how fluky the wind could be there.