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28 July, 2026

Merlin and Contender open

We are looking forward to hosting the Merlin Rocket and Contender open meeting on 8 and 9 July. Come and experience the home of real sea sailing, with easy sheltered launching in the harbour and a short sail out to sea to the race area.

Enter online and book your camping – there are limited spaces (for camping, not for entries!)

  • Visitors need to enter by Thursday Midday (this is a restriction put on us by the MCA and not our choice)
  • Registration 9.00 – 10.30 on Saturday
  • First start not before 12.25 on Saturday
  • Free parking
  • Free camping (must be booked in advance)
  • Free egg throwing (!!!)
  • Saturday evening BBQ  – Payment on the evening, but please sign up when you enter
  • DJ Phantom Spinner on the decks.

Shoreham is renowned for its fantastic waves and regular sea breeze and an occasion the sight of dolphins playing, as well as a great social evening.

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