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Winter Series Racing

Don't let your Merlin hibernate over the winter!
Though the Silver Tiller is over, there is still plenty of fleet racing to be had if you're tough enough.
Many clubs welcome non-members to their open series, and some offer cheap membership for the season.


Chichester 'Snowflake'

This handicap series usually runs alternate Sundays through the winter months at Chichester YC. Merlins form part of the 'fast' fleet and handicaps are adjusted by age, meaning that older boats can compete with the added excitement of seeing their times decently adjusted after the race!

See the dates and entry details (PDF file).



Wembley
Wembley SC has also a special Winter Membership offer for existing members of other clubs at £55 for helm, boat, and crew; from October to end of March. This will allow Winter Members to sail 2 races every Sunday morning, starting at 10am and 12pm.
The Autumn Series consists of 20 races (8 to count), running from 5th October to 4th January. The Winter Series consists of 24 races (8 to count) running from 11th January to 29th March.

The Wembley Wassail is on 1st January at 11am, and is open to Merlins (and some other classes). It is a pursuit race. The fee is £5 per boat.

Contact John Donoghue on 07951 011553.


Hayling Island
HISC have an open Winter Series on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 October and 21 December 2008

See the Notice of Race


Blithfield
The Blithfield Barrel is a handicap series which has been won by a certain Merlin Rocketeer for the last 6 years!

Dates are: 16th Nov, 14th Dec, 11th Jan, 8th Feb
Two races per Sunday at 12:00 and 14:00hrs. 8 races – 6 to count
See the club website


Rutland
Rutland offer winter membership from mid October to mid March, at about £75 per boat. The six months is good value, and you get to race against currant World/National champions.


Tamesis

Tamesis Club host winter races on a non-tidal reach of the River Thames between Kingston and Teddington Lock.
The Winter Travellers Series is from Sunday 4th January to Sunday 29th March 2009, with 2 races at 10.30am and 11.15am. Entry fee is £80 per boat and two crew (includes mooring fee and temporary membership of club). See www.tamesisclub.co.uk


If your club has a winter series, please alert the