Shepherd Neame Merlin Rocket Nationals at Whitstable - Day 4
An unstable breeze challenged the contenders in race 4 of the Merlin Rocket Nationals. R/O Jon Silk and his team valiantly did their best but it was not to be, and after several General recalls and one Black Flag, racing was postponed and carried over to Thursday.
Unfortunately 3543 (Chris Martin/Tom Holland), 3692 (Rein Zilvold/Julie Nuttel) and 3705 (Matt Biggs/Rob Kennaungh) were black flagged and will not be taking part in race 4.
So Thursday will be the big one for on form team 3626 (Glenn Truswell/Olly Turner). Will the Hyde powered machine win and get the monkey off their backs or will they capitulate at the last hurdle? Tomorrow’s report will hopefully reveal all.
Source: Yachts and Yachting
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