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22 July, 2017

Merlin and Fireball open 2017

We’re looking forward to welcoming the Merlin Rockets and Fireballs to Shoreham at the weekend – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July. We are excited to be offering the same popular format as last year with six races on shorter courses with a target race time of 45 minutes each.

The galley will be open for breakfast and throughout the day, with a Hog roast in the evening (£12.50 for tickets). There is free parking and camping on site, but campers are requested to unpitch their tents before racing on Sunday.

The programme for the weekend is as follows;

Saturday 29th July – High Tide: 16.29

  • 10.00 – 12.00: Registration in the Club House
  • 12.30: Briefing in front of the Club House
  • 13.55:
    • Warning signal for Race 1 – Merlins start 1st followed by Fireballs (subject to amendment at race briefing)
    • Race 2 to be run as soon as possible after Race 1
    • Race 3 to be run as soon as possible after Race 2
  • Evening
    • Bar Open
    • Hog Roast – tickets £12.50 available at registration
    • Music from Phantom DJ Spinner

Sunday 30th May – High Tide: 17.13

  • 10.55:
    • Warning signal for Race 4 – Merlins start 1st followed by Fireballs (subject to amendment)
    • Race 5 to be run as soon as possible after Race 4
    • Race 6 to be run as soon as possible after Race 5
    • Prize giving will take place in the club house once races are completed
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