Merlin & Contender
Shoreham Sailing Club are delighted to welcome the Merlin and Contender classes to Shoreham Sailing Club on Saturday 8th August and Sunday 9th August
- Official Noticeboard
- Entries and Tickets below
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. Shoreham is renowned for its fantastic waves and regular sea breeze and on occasion the sight of dolphins playing.
- Notice of Race is available on the Official Noticeboard
- Entry fees for the Merlin Rockets are £45.00 per boat for the complete event (two days) or £30.00 for one day
- Entry and Fees for the Contender Fleet are £40 per boat for the complete event (two days) or £25 for one day
- Registration will take place in the club house on Saturday 8th August between 9.00am and 10.30am
- The scheduled time for race briefings will be: Saturday 8 th August not before 10.30
- The scheduled time of the first warning signal for the races will be: Saturday 8th August not before 12.25; Sunday 9th August not before 10.55
- Saturday evening BBQ available - tickets must be reserved in advance. Payment for BBQ to Fete N Lime on the evening.
The local area contains many attractions for the non-Sailor - bring the family.
- Riverside walk which passes through the houseboat community including the Grand Designs houseboat
- Walk along the beach boardwalk affording views of the sailing
- Shoreham Fort
- Shoreham Town
- Widewater Lagoon and nature reserve
- Cycle path to Worthing and beyond
- Trains and buses into Brighton for the Royal Pavilion & Garden, Palace Pier, Upside Down House, The Lanes, The Arches, the Brighton i360 & much more
Note: Camping is available (free of charge) on a first come first served basis and allocated strictly in event entry order. Pitches are limited and subject to availability. There is no power supply provided. Enter early if a pitch is important to you!
Dates
The following form part of this event:
- Merlin & Contender - Day 1 : 8 August, 11:00-17:00
- Merlin & Contender - Day 2 : 9 August, 11:00-17:00
Last updated 7:56pm on 23 July 2026