Merlin Rocket – CVRDA – Classic & Vintage Racing Dinghy Association

Length: 4.30m (14ft 1ins)

Width: 2.20m (7ft 3ins)

Weight:

Country: United Kingdom

Keel Type:
Centreboard

Rig Type:
Bermuda Sloop Fractional (with jib)

Crew: 2

Trapeze: none

Sail Area: 10 sq. m

Spinnaker Type:
Symmetric spinnaker

Spinnaker Area:
8 sq.m

Designer(s): Dick Wyche, Ian Proctor, Jack Holt, Jon Turner, Keith Callaghan, Phil Morrison

Design Year: 1946

Builder: Bob Hoare, Jack Chippendale, Jack Holt, Spud Rowsell, Winder Boats

Boats Built: 3800
At Date: 2019

For wing definitions see menu

Current CVRDA Handicap Ratings
Classic wing: 93 (Alloy mast, Dacron sail) (Original curved sail shape, not square top)
Classic wing: 91 (Alloy mast, Dacron sail) (Modern square top sail shape)
Classic wing: 83 (Carbon mast, Kevlar sail)
Old wing: 80 (Carbon mast, Kevlar sail)
Old wing: 88 (Alloy mast, Dacron sail)
Vintage wing: 95 (Alloy mast, Dacron sail)
Vintage wing: 103 (Wood mast, Cotton sail)

Alternate Names and Variations
National Merlin Rocket	UK

Active restricted development class formed in 1951 from merger of Merlin class designed by Jack Holt and Rocket class designed by Wyche & Coppock.
Many famous designers have produced Merlin Rockets.

Class Association website:
http://www.merlinrocket.co.uk

Handicap History >>

Handicap Rating History
Year	Rating
RYA 2 Digit Handicaps
1958	91
	Cotton sail;
	PY Type Secondary;
1960	91
	Cotton sail;
	PY Type Secondary;
1961	96
	Cotton sail;
	PY Type Primary;
1961	91
	Terylene sail;
	PY Type Primary;
1962	96
	Cotton sail;
	PY Type Primary;
1962	91
	Terylene sail;
	PY Type Primary;
1963	96
	Cotton sail;
	PY Type Primary;
1963	91
	Terylene sail;
	PY Type Primary;
1964	96
	Cotton sail;
	PY Type Primary;
1964	91
	Terylene sail;
	PY Type Primary;
1973	91
	PY Type Primary; PY Group Centreboard;
RYA 3 Digit Handicaps
1981	109
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1982	109
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1983	109
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1984	110
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1985	109
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1986	109
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group centreboard;
1987	109
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1988	109
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group CENTREBOARD;
1989	109
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group CENTREBOARD;
1990	109
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group centreboard;
1991	108
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1992	107
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1993	107
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1994	107
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group CENTREBOARD;
1995	107
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group CENTREBOARD;
RYA 4 Digit Handicaps
1996	1018
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1997	1021
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
1998	1022
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group CENTREBOARD;
1999	1024
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
2000	1024
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
2001	1024
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
2002	1024
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
2003	1024
	PY Type Secondary; PY Group centreboard;
2004	1024
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
2005	1024
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
2006	1021
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
2007	1019
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
2008	1018
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type R; PY Group Centreboard;
2009	1014
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type R; PY Group Centreboard;
2010	1006
	PY Type R; PY Group Centreboard;
2011	1006
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker;S PY Type Secondary; PY Group Centreboard;
2012	1002
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Main; PY Group Dinghy;
2013	994
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Main; PY Group Dinghy;
2014	990
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Main; PY Group Dinghy;
2015	985
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Main; PY Group Dinghy;
2016	983
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Main; PY Group Dinghy;
2017	981
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Main; PY Group Centreboard;
2018	980
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker; PY Type Main; PY Group Centreboard;
2019	980
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker;CLUBS TO DISTINGUISH VINTAGE/CLASSIC/SILVER ON RETURNS IF APPLICABLE PY Type Main; PY Group Centreboard;
2020	980
	2 Crew; Sloop rig; Conventional symmetric spinnaker;CLUBS TO DISTINGUISH VINTAGE/CLASSIC/SILVER ON RETURNS IF APPLICABLE PY Type Main; PY Group Centreboard;
2021	980 Merlin Rocket
	2 Crew; Sloop Rig; Symmetric Spinnaker;
	RYA PY Type: Main; RYA Group: Dinghy;
	CLUBS SHOULD REFER TO CLASS HANDBOOK FOR NUMBERS
2022	980 Merlin Rocket
	2 Crew; Sloop Rig; Symmetric Spinnaker;
	RYA PY Type: Main; RYA Group: Dinghy;
	CLUBS SHOULD REFER TO CLASS HANDBOOK FOR NUMBERS
2023	980 Merlin Rocket
	2 Crew; Sloop Rig; Symmetric Spinnaker;
	RYA PY Type: Main; RYA Group: Dinghy;
	CLUBS SHOULD REFER TO CLASS HANDBOOK FOR NUMBERS
2024	983 Merlin Rocket
	2 Crew; Sloop Rig; Symmetric Spinnaker;
	RYA PY Type: Main; RYA Group: Dinghy;
2025	983 Merlin Rocket
	2 Crew; Sloop Rig; Symmetric Spinnaker;
	RYA PY Type: Main; RYA Group: Dinghy;