Chip Merlin, Owner/Skipper

Merlin Yacht Racing celebrates and continues Bill Lee’s “Fast is Fun” sailing philosophy by racing Lee’s iconic Merlin.  Chip Merlin explained how this came about, “I was looking for a charter to take my father on for the 2018 Newport to Bermuda Race, and I saw that Bill Lee placed Merlin for sale after retrofitting her and sailing in the 2017 Transpac. To me, the stars came into alignment because how often do you get a chance to purchase such a classic racing sailboat with your same name?”

Chip Merlin’s father is a retired Unites States Coast Guard Rear Admiral. Their family sailed Flying Scots and other one design boats throughout the Gulf Coast and Chesapeake Bay. Before purchasing Merlin, Chip Merlin’s most recent sailing campaign has been racing a Leif Bailey design B-32 “Chip’s All In” out of the Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa Bay.

“My immediate goal for Merlin is to keep the boat racing in offshore events and at a level which would make Bill and Lu Lee proud. So, we are updating the rigging, sails, electronics and paint and trying to recruit crew dedicated to helping the 41-year-old Merlin sail as fast as possible. We are selecting iconic races and will try our best to win. But, keeping in the spirit of Bill Lee’s fun philosophy, there will be evening cruises and fun races so others can enjoy this remarkable vessel.”

Merlin has already raced to line and class honors in the 2018 St. Petersburg to Habana Race. Merlin plans to race in the Regatta del Sol from St.  Petersburg to Islamerhara Mexico in late April. It will then leave its berth at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and travel to the New England Boatworks to prepare for the 2018 Newport to Bermuda Race.  Then, Merlin will be trailered to Chicago for the Chicago to Mackinac Race in July 2018.

Merlin Yacht Racing is devoted to promoting sailing and yacht racing. Chip Merlin explains this philosophy, “there was nothing I enjoyed more as a kid growing up than sailing and racing boats with my friends and family. Humans came from the sea, and it is natural to enjoy hearing the wind in your ears, feeling the sun on your cheeks, looking at the glistening light dancing on the waves and feeling the power of sails and your boat in your hands and fingers. Sailing a special boat like Merlin makes it even more so, and we want to share that experience with others. Once people experience sailing and being on the seas, we know they will always look forward to the next adventure.

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We asked historians, round the world race winners and legendary sailors to name the yachts that changed the sport for good. In no particular order, these are the 50 yachts that shifted how we sail...

Built: 1977 Design: Bill Lee

Weight saving is the holy grail of yacht design today, but it wasn’t until the late ’70s that the first Ultra Light Displacement designs, or ULDBs, were launched.

Among them was Bill Lee’s 67ft Merlin, at 12.5 tonnes and just 12ft wide. Merlin smashed the 1977 Transpac course record, setting a time which stood for 20 years.

Officials, concerned that ULDBs were not robust enough for ocean racing, changed the Transpac rule in an attempt to limit it to slower IOR designs.

Merlin was heavily modified, but still managed to win the ‘Barn Door’ trophy for the fastest crossing twice more. The record was finally broken by the sled Pyewacket , also designed by Lee, two decades on.

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12. Monitor

Built: 1955 Design: Gordon Baker

Legendary offshore sailor Loick Peyron nominates this futuristic design from the ’50s: “I think Gordon Baker’s Monitor is the one, which in the 1950s did a lot for the present and future of sailing.”

The 26ft Monitor is quite unlike anything else, made of glued mahogany with hollow, stainless steel hydrofoils which look more like windmill vanes than yacht foils – unsurprisingly, as that is what Baker Manufacturing had previously focused on. The early hydrofoiling yacht was reported to have a top speed of around 30 knots, using battened cotton sails.

13. Infiniti 46

Built: 2015 Design: Hugh Welbourn/Gordon Kay

The DSS-enabled Infiniti 46 is the first yacht to be designed around the twin retractable foil system (rather than have them retrofitted) to increase lift, reducing drag and heeling angle.

Since 2016 she’s been campaigned hard, winning class in the Middle Sea Race and RORC Transatlantic Race.

14. Vestas Sail Rocket II

Built: 2011 Design: Malcolm Barnsley

For two decades speed sailing was dominated by the race to top the 50-knot barrier. Yellow Pages Endeavour got to 46.52 knots over 500m in 1993, then ten years later windsurfers and kitesurfers upped the ante, finally pushing over 50 knots in 2008.

Macquarie Innovation became the first sailing vessel to nudge over 50 knots in 2009. Then in 2014 Paul Larsen on Vestas SailRocket II knocked all previous attempts out of the park with an incredible 65.45 knots in Namibia. Nobody has even got remotely close since.

15. Maltese Falcon

Built: 2006 Design: Dykstra/Perini Navi

At the time the most grandiose yacht ever to be built, the 289ft Maltese Falcon was a technical triumph. Her three-masted ‘Dynarig’ system was created by Perini Navi at the behest of technology investor Tom Perkins , and  is a modern day development of a 1960s concept created by Wilhelm Prølss.

Her gold and granite styling is not to everyone’s tastes, but the 2,400sq m sail area saw Maltese Falcon sail across the Atlantic in ten days. The systems proved so successful she was spotted sailing off her mooring in some venues – quite a feat for a 1,200-tonne vessel .

16. Speedboat

Built: 2008 Design: Juan Kouyoumdjian

Launched as Speedboat  in 2008, this 100-footer was initially designed with the express intention of setting records, specifically the transatlantic record. Following on from Juan K’s successful Volvo 70 designs, she was exceptionally wide at the transom with a deep canting keel and water ballast, but record successes were few and far between.

Re-optimised for IRC as Rambler 100 she had some race victories before losing her keel and capsizing in the 2011 Rolex Fastnet Race , with five crew swept away from the boat.

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All were rescued safely, but the incident intensified the focus on reliability in canting keel designs.

When owner George David commissioned the replacement Rambler 88 , his new yacht includes fibreoptic patches on the keel fin and load sensors on the pin, with data continuously fed to the navigation station

17. Pen Duick IV

Built: 1968 Design: André Allègre

“Built by Eric Tabarly, this was the first large ocean-racing multihull, which led the trend towards large multihulls in ocean races,” Robin Knox-Johnston nominates Pen Duick IV.

“For example, it encouraged us to ask Rod Macalpine Downie to design the 70-foot catamaran British Oxygen in 1973.”

Pen Duick IV  took victory in the 1972 OSTAR with Alain Colas, who went on to sail her solo around the world – the first solo multihull circumnavigation.

18. Class 40

Built: 2005 Design: Various

The Class 40s have provided a first step into ocean racing for many skippers. Less than a year after the class was formed, 25 lined up for the 2006 Route du Rhum .

Pro navigator Campbell Field explains: “ It would be easy to nominate ‘Swiss Army knife’ foilers, or the super high tech IMOCAs. However, the Class 40s are complete in many ways. Affordable, bulletproof, ultra high performance, safe, and sexy [they can be sailed] one, two or four-up. They are simple, dynamic, rewarding, and guaranteed to thrill.

“A shortfall is their inshore capabilities, however what other class of yacht brings accessibility to top level ocean racing to a broad audience? They outstrip the performance of many much larger yachts offshore .”

19. Pierre 1er. 1989, Van Peteghem & Lauriot Prévost: Beautiful and radical, the golden Pierre 1er was the first ORMA 60 and won the 1990 Route du Rhum with Florence Arthaud. Vincent Lauriot Prévost recalls: “I think in ocean racing the first big change was to fly the hull with a trimaran as if with a catamaran.” Pierre 1er was swiftly followed by Primagaz, the first big tri to sail on one float. Photo: Jacques Vapillon.

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19. Pierre 1er

Built: 1989 Design: Van Peteghem & Lauriot Prévost

Beautiful and radical, the golden Pierre 1er was the first ORMA 60 and won the 1990 Route du Rhum with Florence Arthaud.

Vincent Lauriot Prévost recalls: “I think in ocean racing the first big change was to fly the hull with a trimaran as if with a catamaran.” Pierre 1er was swiftly followed by Primagaz , the first big tri to sail on one float.

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20. America

Built: 1851 Design: James Rich Steers & George Steers

The yacht which famously won around the Isle of Wight one August day some 169 years ago, America was also radical. Marc van Peteghem comments: “The schooner America brought something new. She was the first really wide beamed racing yacht to win against really narrow boats. It was a first really big step.”

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The team was established in 2017 after Chip Merlin, a Tampa based attorney, purchased the iconic sailboat from Bill Lee, the ship’s creator. Chip Merlin has done quite a bit of east coast sailing, mostly in Annapolis, Maryland and Mobile, Alabama. His most recent program being the B-32 “Chips All In” sailing out of the Davis Island Yacht Club.

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This clever, integrated design is the product of two creative forces coming together with a single purpose, that being to create a unique vessel with a modern motor-yacht superstructure, an almost classical motor-sailing yacht hull and a high-tech rig. The result was guaranteed to turn heads and this, the 118-foot Sailing Yacht Merlin, has been doing that ever since her launch in 2010

Naval Architect, Ibrahim Karataş and his trademark style of marrying a classical hull design with an out-and-out modern superstructure design are once again in the spotlight with the entry of the motor-sailing yacht Merlin into the charter market. This yacht has a range of alluring features, carefully matched and harmonized through the dedication of both Ibrahim Karataş and the yacht's owner, an Istanbul-based architect whose nautical style signature is "low-fuss, high-function" and it works very well in creating an interior that's both relaxing and visually beautiful.

Merlin has a hydraulic pasarella which converts into a swim platform for easy access into the sea, and then stepping aboard, one is greeted by an expanse of teak which is the aft deck living area, complete with comfortable cushioned lounging area and dining table. Moving forward, the yacht has plenty of space on deck, including an amazing flybridge with private sunning area and panoramic views. Forward, is the sun deck and an additional small table with surround seating in the sun. The yacht's saloon has the attraction of an all-around view and will convert into a cool entertainment area, for watching films, listening to music or even dancing. Accommodation is for eight guests in four cabins, three of which are in the stern section of the yacht, and the fourth is accessed via the steps leading forward from the saloon which descend to the yacht's interior dining area.

The aft master cabin is very different in its layout, the king-size berth having been sunk into the surrounding walnut laminated tiered flooring in a neat and stylish way so as to offer stunning panoramic views out over the water. To the port side, is a cabin with two singles and an additional pullman berth. Directly opposite, is a standard double cabin. The forward VIP cabin, also a standard double, has exceptionally good headroom and in keeping with the other three cabins, is decorated in cherry-wood veneer. Defining each of the cabins is the quality of the imported fixtures and fittings, including state of the art ventilation and air conditioning systems and an individual ReelBox cinema system: and the abundance of storage space, the clever design of the en suite bathrooms and the excellence of the sound-proofing.

The yacht's professional galley is equipped to bring guests the best in Mediterranean and International cuisine, the yacht's chef offering A La Carte dining for up to two days out of seven. Merlin's crew of four is lead by a highly experienced charter captain. He is assisted by a first mate/engineer, who is also the water sports co-ordinator. A stewardess, who also happens to be a qualified kindergarden teacher, completes the four. The yacht's crew are all keen sailors, and guests can enjoy a comfortable sail aboard Merlin at whim.

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8 guests (+1) in 4 seperate cabins on lower deck; Master Cabin; ensuite, full beam with 5 square stern windows. LDC TV 32" Philips. Located aft. VIP Guest Cabin; forward to port, ensuite. 17" Philips LCD TV with MP3 music system. Double Guest cabin; to stbd, ensuite. 17" Philips LCD TV with MP3 music system. Twin Guest Cabin; ensuite, plus 1 Pullman, on aft port side. 17" Philips LCD TV with MP3 music system.

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S/Y MERLIN is a 36.07 m Sail Yacht, built in Turkey by Mengi-Yay and delivered in 2010.

Her top speed is 12.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 850.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, with 5 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 155.0 GT and a 7.57 m beam.

She was designed by Ibrahim Karatas , who also completed the naval architecture. Ibrahim Karatas has designed 7 yachts and created the naval architecture for 7 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by Modus Architects , who has 2 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Steel superstructure.

S/Y MERLIN is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 212 sailing yachts in the 35-40m size range.

S/Y MERLIN is currently sailing under the Turkey flag, the 10th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 191 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Turkey. For more information regarding S/Y MERLIN's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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The world-famous sailing yacht Merlin is set to embark on the 50th running of the classic Transpacific Race from California to Hawaii on July 13. Merlin set an elapsed time record in 1977 that stood for two decades. The boat has been recently refit and is ready for launch out of Southern California in hopes of continuing the yacht’s winning legacy.

The newly refit Merlin will be on display at the Long Beach Yacht Club on Thursday, July 11, from 6-9 p.m. for a Transpac send off party. The Merlin Yacht Racing crew is honored to host designer and builder Bill Lee as well as naval architect Alan Andrews and boat builder Dennis Choate, both of whom were instrumental in Merlin’s most recent refit. Friends, supporters and competitors are invited to join in the festivities and can RSVP to [email protected] or by calling Kate at (813)-229-1000, EXT. 212.

Owned by Florida’s Chip Merlin, the custom Bill Lee 68 underwent an extensive refit overseen by renowned boat builder Dennis Choate and his team at Diversified Composites. By installing a carbon fiber mast and boom with lightweight carbon rigging, the boat achieved a significant weight savings aloft. Merlin returns to the water with better steering, reduced drag and an improved weight balance fore and aft after moving the rudder, new diesel engine and steering station forward. Merlin Yacht Racing also benefitted from an updated inventory of North Sails and sail-handling systems thanks to Program Manager Brian Malone.

“[The 50th Transpac], it’s such a special event and we’re getting to do it on Merlin,” said Chip Merlin, owner and skipper. “I wanted to give the boat the best chance that we can for success. We asked Bill Lee what he would do to make the boat better. Once he gave us his list of the top ten things he would do to make the boat faster, we consulted with Alan Andrews for design work and then had Dennis Choate and his guys do the work. The end result is just amazing, and she moves through the water unbelievably well.”

The Merlin Yacht Racing crew participated in a week of practice, sail testing, and boat preparation work. Sailing out of Alamitos Bay Marina, Merlin made it through a full range of conditions to over 20 knots of wind and tested her full suite of North sails.

“We have a lot of returning crew members. The new crew members are experienced as well, which is why they are here. Everyone is learning their positions, learning the moves. We’ve been able to figure things out quickly. Everyone’s been pitching in to help Brian and I get the boat ready and it’s really appreciated,” said bowman James Clappier.

Owner Chip Merlin of Tampa, Florida will be competing in his first Pacific Ocean race, as will much of the highly experienced Florida-based crew. Program Manager Brian Malone, owner of North Sails Gulf Coast, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the program and is also sailing his first Transpac. James Clappier, a professional sailor from Richmond, CA, is an experienced Transpac racer and provides extensive rigging and systems knowledge. Watch Captain Mike Pentecost of Los Angeles has been racing 70’ sleds to Hawaii since the class inception and adds great depth to the watch roster. Mastman and lead grinder Keahi Ho of Maui as well as mainsail trimmer Chris Watts of Monterey and pit man Mackenzie Cook of Santa Cruz all sailed with the Merlin team during the 2017 Transpac alongside the yacht’s designer and builder Bill Lee. Midbowman Kathleen Robinson-Malone, a Ph.D. college professor and experienced one-design racer, is participating in her first Transpac race. Trimmer Jeff Linton is a multi-time small boat and dinghy world champion and Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, though he is sailing in his first Transpac. Last but not least, one of the world’s top offshore racing navigators, Adrienne Cahalan, a lawyer and a meteorologist from Sydney, Australia, will be joining the team shortly before the race start.

“Sailing on the Merlin is a bucket list [item] in my life. And the way she’s configured now, we’re bringing our A-game. I think we’re going to surprise a lot of people with how fast and how competitive she still is. I think Chip has put a good crew together and I’m looking forward to it,” said Watch Captain Mike Pentecost of Los Angeles.

Despite being the fastest-rated vessel in the impressive nine-boat ‘Sled’ fleet this year, Merlin still faces stiff competition for its goal of claiming a victory in Division 2. With a storied pedigree that includes the famous 1977 race record of 8 days, 11 hours and 1 minute, Chip Merlin and his crew are hoping to be able to sail faster than the original record time and again be at the front of their competitive division, which could likely place them very high in the overall standings.

About Merlin Yacht Racing: Merlin Yacht Racing was established in 2017 after Tampa-based property insurance attorney Chip Merlin acquired the historic vessel from Bill Lee. Merlin Yacht Racing strives to bring innovation and nostalgia to the sport of sailboat racing. Its marquee boat represents the boundless enthusiasm of the seventies and the mystique of the unconquered waters of today.

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The windy Russian autumn weather might be a little bit tricky for sailing, but it doesn’t stop brave yachtsmen from all over the world from flocking to Russian capital in the beginning of September when the Moscow Yacht Show commences. The main Russian Yacht exhibition gathers professional and amateur yacht lovers together under the wing of The Royal Yacht Club.

This year it took place for a fourth time already. The exhibition is considered the principal event on the sporting and social calendar. The Moscow Yacht Show 2010 united in one area three of the largest Russian yachts distributors: Ultramarine, Nordmarine and Premium Yachts.

A wide range of yachts were on display for a week. An exhibition showcased yachts both from Russian manufacturers and world famous brands: Azimut, Princess, Ferretti, Pershing, Riviera, Doral, Linssen, etc.

It was a real feast for seafarers as visitors of the show had a unique chance not only to take a look at the newest superyachts before they hit the market, but also to evaluate their driving advantages during the test drive. The show provided an excellent opportunity for yacht enthusiasts to choose and buy a new boat for the next season.

The event started with the grandiose gala evening. It included grand dinner, the concert and professional awards ceremony for achievements in Russian yachting industry. The guests also enjoyed the annual regatta.

Special guest Paolo Vitelli, Azimut Benetti Group president, opened the evening.

Next year organizers assured guests they would bring more yachts, the scale of which will even make oligarch Roman Abramovich envious. Sounds very promising indeed.

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