Gallery

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Trafalgar Battle on the Thames

In accordances with historic facts, the French speaking fleet at Ranealgh was convincingly destroyed by the English column.

Flickr photos from the album Trafalgar 2014 by ranelagh pictures

24 out of 24 on Flickr

Photo Finish at the RSC Merlin Open

After heavy rainfall in the morning, conditions improved for an almost perfect Tideway race for more than 20 Merlins. A long Spinnaker run downriver to Battersea Power Station was followed by a demanding beat back to Putney. The lead changes at least 15 times during the race and much depended on catching the right shifts on the way back. After more than 2 hours racing Fran Gifford won with less than a quarter boatlength in a true photo finish.

A full race report can be found here: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/176801/Merlin-Rocket-Downriver-Rac...

Thanks to Paul for the nice pictures.

Nick in his old Merlin in the Spring Sun

Nice picture of the oldest Merlin currently at Ranelagh.

(Credits to Henri for the shot.)

Merlin Open Meetings in the 1960

These photos show that Merlin Open Meetings in the 1960s attracted almost 100 boats. Beware of the overcrowding on the start line!

Flickr photos from the album Merlins in the 1960s by ranelagh pictures

12 out of 12 on Flickr

Winter sun for the RNLI Trophy race

For the first trophy race of the year, 10 boats went out for three short laps in light winds and beautiful winter sunlight. As the sun set the wind disappeared and only Henri, Chris and Una made it to the last turning mark and finished the race before the outgoing tide became too strong.