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Fleets

Introduction to the classes | Dart 16's | Lasers | Maverick | Merlin/Magno/Tasar combined | Miracles | Toppers

Introduction to the classes

At Hastings we currently have fleets of the following classes, however all classes are accepted as long as they fit through the boat house doors (shearwaters and hobbies just make it through!) Currently our largest racing fleets are the Laser and Dart 16, closely followed by developing Merlin Rocket and Miracle fleets.

All of the above classes have their own separate start if they have 3 boats or more in the race to consist a start, with the 16;s first followed by the Laser, then the rest. The Merlin Rocket/Tasar/Magno combined, Miracle and the Maverick fleets are all covered by the Medium Handicap fleet captain and assistant.

Dart 16 Fleet

Fleet Captain Rob Hamilton
Assistant Fleet Captains  
 
Class Association website = Dart 16 Class
Boat Manufacturer = Laser

Shaun & Mark sailing at 2002 Hastings Nationals!







Laser Fleet

Fleet Captain Martin Watson
Assistant Fleet Captain  
Class Association website = UK Laser Class
Boat Manufacturer = Laser

Jim Taylor at the 2001 Laser world championships!







Medium Handicap Fleet

(including Merlin Rocket/Tasar/Magno combined, Miracle and the Maverick fleets)

Fleet Captain Don Terry (Merlin Rocket sailor)
Assistant Fleet Captain Phil Cosham (Miracle sailor)
Class Association websites =
Merlin Rocket Class Miracle Class
For other classes go to our links page

Action from the 2005 Merlin Rocket event- taken by Clare Miller©








Topper Fleet

Fleet Captain Tom Richardson
Assistant Fleet Captain  
Class Association website = Topper Class
Boat Manufacturer = Topper Sailboats

Action from the 2004 Topper event- taken by Clare Miller!