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Craftinsure Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Tamesis Club

by Alex Jackson 8 Oct 2018 12:01 PDT 7 October 2018

Merlin Rocket Craftinsure sponsored Silver Tiller competitors had the decision of racing at Tamesis SC in Teddington or Hollingworth Lake just North of Manchester, some 200 miles from London.

Ironically thanks to Kingston's well executed road works on the one-way system, the drive time was pretty evenly split between the two. Tamesis welcomed guests from as far afield as Hampton, Minima and Lymington... that is not a typo.

Following the success of Saturday's Vintage racing, a further six, predominately narrow Merlin's joined the classics to baluster numbers to 14.

Andy and Sara Harris win the Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Tamesis - photo © Joe McLaughlin
Andy and Sara Harris win the Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Tamesis - photo © Joe McLaughlin

A huge thanks to Tamesis for their hospitality and hats off to the race team for getting in 3 clean races under very challenging conditions.

Hampton SC is holding the sister event this coming weekend, 13th and 14th October with Vintage racing on Saturday and Silver Tiller on Sunday. Those looking to qualify for the Silver Tiller this is your last chance to get a Restricted result.

All our welcome with details available on www.merlinrocket.co.uk

Overall Results:

PosSail NoBoat NameHelmCrew
1607CrescendoAndrew HarrisSarah Harris
21079Passing CloudR HarrisM Harris
31493Katy LouAlex JacksonRachel Alder
43724SublimeJoe McLaughlinSean Roberts
53560LukaStuart JenkinsBen Peerless
61201Grand TetonJohn BellOlivia Bell
73766The BearAndy DalbyAimee Dalby
8847BambusaPeter MasonRichard Mason
91004AvengerKen DuffellJoe Woods
101596La VolenteSel ShahSarah Prescott
111357 (3259)ChimpDavid BakerJim Green
121842EmmelineTim MedcalfValerie Hamill
133784Strung AlongMark BarwellLouise Johnson
141605OmegaRupert FletcherJames Berry

Sondown Cup/Merlin Silver Tiller and Thames Series Open MeetingPosted by Tamesis Club on Sunday, 7 October 2018

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