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Amazing drone photos of Merricks Yacht Club

We recently received some amazing drone photos of the club which highlights how fortunate the community is to have access to this great location. Unfortunately, the club wasn't a hive of activity when these photos were taken, but it is a reminder to clean your boat cover (mine looks very very dirty)
Tue 30 May 2023

April Fools day racing was a day for fools

In an exciting day of racing for fools the fleet was naturally dominated by Laser sailors who demonstrated their swimming if not sailing skills. With 25 knot gusts, and then nearly being becalmed it was a day of contrasts.
Mon 03 Apr 2023

Shocking results from 28 January triple race event

Yes, in a race series that started at 11am, Mitch Campbell was able to make the first start, and blitz the series. His counsellor, coach and wingman Toby Rechner is reported to have described getting Mitch there as one of his hardest personnel management challenges ever, but one he is most proud of.
Sun 29 Jan 2023

Attention all Laser sailors

The Pt Leo Laser Regatta is this weekend (Sunday 22 January) NOT next week as indicated in the program. An investigation into this error is underway!
Fri 20 Jan 2023

2023 Fishing Competition

Some great results (here) at this year's fishing competition - with the only non-surprise being the Ridgeway's winning the biggest boat catch - and with them passing the drug testing, the Russian Olympic team would have been proud.
Thu 19 Jan 2023

Attention all Laser sailors

The 2023 Westernport Laser Regatta at Point Leo is on Sunday 22 January 2023. So, all you finely tuned athletes who are Merrick's Laser Fleet, get your entry in.
Sat 07 Jan 2023

Martin Corden does a Bradbury

A first there were 7, then 6, then 5, then 4 and finally 3 sailors were left on the water. The quiet silent type, Martin, the crusty, salt of the sea, Doug and the resilient Ashely.
Fri 06 Jan 2023

The Beagle has landed

One small sail for man, one giant leap for the Beagle. Yes, another win for this sturdy yacht under a new skipper, with Richard Jagger at the helm. Alex Campbell, and his crew, Charles Darwin, would be proud.
Mon 02 Jan 2023

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