Merlin

David Forbes, the owner, is 80-years old and has a pedigree yacht racing history having competed in three Admirals Cup’s, an America’s Cup and two Kenwood Cup’s. Merlin has not been seen of recent on the start line for a Rolex Sydney Hobart although she has competed in three. Her best result was 2nd IRC Division A in 2003. Merlin is competing in CYCA 2014 Blue Water Pointscore where she is currently placing ninth overall up to race 4. She finished the recent Cabbage Tree Island Race with a 13th in IRC and 12th in ORCi. She had a terrific 2013/2014 result with a 2nd IRC overall in the CYCA’s Ocean Pointscore and 1st overall in PHS. She has notched up a few notable results in her history of ocean racing – first IRC 2003 Gosford to Lord Howe race, 3rd in the 2012 Coffs Harbour Race, 2nd 2013 Coffs Harbour Race.

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