Helly Hansen Merlin Rocket Week 2025
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Salcombe Yacht Club Announces Helly Hansen as the Official Sponsor for Merlin Rocket Week 2025!
Dates: 28th June - 4th July 2025
Salcombe Yacht Club (SYC) is thrilled to welcome Helly Hansen as the official sponsor for Merlin Rocket Week 2025! With an array of exciting and generous prizes up for grabs, this years week-long extravaganza promises to be bigger and better than ever—you wont want to miss it!
Still on the fence about entering? Here's why the Helly Hansen Merlin Rocket Week 2025 is set to be an unmissable event:
A Spectacular Summer Atmosphere Enjoy the family-friendly holiday vibe, with Salcombe's golden sandy beaches, sheltered coves and crystal-clear waters providing the perfect backdrop for an exhilarating week of sailing.
Fantastic Food & Drink SYC offers hot drinks, cocktails, ales, and an exquisite wine list, all best enjoyed on the clubs sun-drenched terrace overlooking the water.
Live Entertainment & Evening Events Expect an unforgettable night with live music from The Busketeers, a dynamic festival band known for their raw energy and genre-blending sound.
Daily Prize-Giving & Spot Awards Celebrate victories and standout performances throughout the week.
Delicious Dining Options Indulge in a BBQ, weekly Chefs Specials, stone-baked pizzas, and much more!
Salcombe Gin Welcome Reception Before the Competitors Briefing, enjoy a refreshing Salcombe G&T
Special Discounts for MRW Competitors throughout the week - 20% discount available in-store @Helly Hansen and @MUSTO, 10% off all food & drink @ SYC.
Don't let FOMO get the best of you—make lifelong memories and experience the thrill of Merlin Rocket Week 2025!
Secure your spot now and be part of this spectacular event!
ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING MRW, PLEASE SEND TO - MRW@SALCOMBYC.ORG.UK
Pre-Order your Helly Hansen Merchandise now! - PLEASE NOTE; DEADLINE FOR PRE-ORDERS IS 20 JUNE!
For all enquiries please contact the Helly Hansen, Salcombe, store on 01548 843058 or email- store.salcombe@hellyhansen.com where Rupert will be able to assist you with your order.
We are also delighted to announce sponsorship from:
Dinghy insurers Craftinsure https://www.craftinsure.com/
Bespoke boat covers Creation Covers https://www.creationcovers.co....
Carbon Fibre Tiller Extensions https://www.cfbylandl.com/
For Merlin Rocket Week 2025, the entry is as below:
Good to know:-
- Boats: We encourage Regatta Competitors to base themselves and sail from Millbay Beach (a FREE trolley transfer service is provided). For Open Meetings, if you would like to leave your boat in the Batson Dinghy Park, you will need to pre-book a space with the Salcombe Harbour Authority HERE
- Horsecombe Farm trailer parking: For Merlin Rocket Week and Regatta Weeks, FREE trailer parking is available at Horsecombe Farm, (directions available on the Regatta page HERE).
- Car Parking: Available at Salcombe Park & Ride and various Car Parks around Salcombe (More information HERE)
For avoidance of doubt the entry fee refund policy for this event is as follows:
2.21 Payment of the entry is due no more than fourteen days after invoice date.
Entry fee refund policy: £ 175 refund for cancellations. Save that if with reasonable diligence Salcombe Yacht Club cannot offer the entry space onwards, the amount of refund reduces to £75.00; subject also to discretion of Salcombe Yacht Club if extenuating circumstances apply.
The dates for Merlin Week 2026 are:
5th July 2026 - 10th July 2026 with registration taking place on Saturday 4th July 2026
ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING MRW, PLEASE SEND TO - MRW@SALCOMBYC.ORG.UK
Congratulations to our 2024 trophy winners:
| Salcombe Gin Merlin Week 2024 winners | ||
| Trophy | Criteria | Winner |
| Trident Challenge Cup | First Helm overall | Thomas Gillard |
| Beryl Haynes Trophy | First Crew overall | Ollie Meadowcroft |
| The Britton Salver | First Family boat | Mike and Jane Calvert |
| The Salcombe Slate | First Family Fleet | Sophie Mackley, William Warren, Alex Warren, |
| Millbay Plate | Ist Lady Helm | Caroline Gould |
| The Taylor Tiller Trophy | 1st Lady Helm or Crew | Sophie Mackley |
| Petit Trophy | Ist Helm over forty five | Tom Stewart |
| Salcombe YC Challenge | 1st Helm over fifty five | Jon Gorringe |
| The Grandmaster Trophy | 1st Helm over sixty five | Mike Calvert |
| The Excalibur Trophy | 1st Helm over seventy five | Alan Warren |
| Draycote Salver | First Club team prize | Parkstone Yacht Club |
| Perry Pot | First Crew under 18 | Jasper Bramwell |
| Silver Jubilee cup | Old boat trophy 3358-3571 | Chris Haworth and Stuart Aston |
| Buckden Bowl | Old boat trophy 3357 and below | Joe McLaughlin and Sean Roberts |
| The Merlin Rocket | First narrow Merlin | David Prickett and Bernard Prickett |
| The Endeavour Trophy | All races completed: well done indeed. | Jon Cowper and Hannah Hutchings |
