jmst_uk's profile picture. Since 1997 the John Merricks Sailing Trust has supported youth sailing by awarding over £500,000 in  grants to individuals, clubs and youth organisations.

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Since 1997 the John Merricks Sailing Trust has supported youth sailing by awarding over £500,000 in grants to individuals, clubs and youth organisations.

Young sailors to benefit from John Merricks Sailing Trust Legacy Awards - total JMST awards now exceed £1 million. Eight sailing clubs and the RYA’s OnBoard programme received a combined boost of £185,000 as part of the JMST’s Legacy Awards announced today.

jmst_uk's tweet image. Young sailors to benefit from John Merricks Sailing Trust Legacy Awards - total JMST awards now exceed £1 million. Eight sailing clubs and the RYA’s OnBoard programme received a combined boost of £185,000 as part of the JMST’s Legacy Awards announced today.

Applications for Legacy Project Organisations who wish to apply should e-mail: [email protected] by 30 November 2021 to register their interest and outline their intentions. Please see attached document for guidance on submitting an Expression of Interest.

jmst_uk's tweet image. Applications for Legacy Project 
Organisations who wish to apply should e-mail: applications@jmst.org.uk by 30 November 2021 to register their interest and outline their intentions.

Please see attached document for guidance on submitting an Expression of Interest.

We remember John today.

Leading Olympic sailor n 1996 Olympic silver medallist John Merricks died tragically in car accident whilst competing this day in the 1997 Melges 24 European Championships in Italy. John was an example to all through his exceptional skill and down to earth good nature. @jmst_uk

TigerTrophy's tweet image. Leading Olympic sailor n 1996 Olympic silver medallist John Merricks died tragically in car accident whilst competing this day in the 1997 Melges 24 European Championships in Italy. John was an example to all through his exceptional skill and down to earth good nature.
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JMST TO WIND UP AFTER 25 YEARS and are inviting applications from individuals, other smaller charities and sailing organisations that might accept a financial award and provide a legacy in John’s name. For details of how to apply please go to jmst.org.uk/applications

John Merricks Sailing Trust to wind up after 25 years, appling its remaining funds to a purpose that will continue to honour his memory - @jmst_uk #JMST yachtsandyachting.com/news/242603/Jo…

yandyfeed's tweet image. John Merricks Sailing Trust to wind up after 25 years, appling its remaining funds to a purpose that will continue to honour his memory - @jmst_uk #JMST yachtsandyachting.com/news/242603/Jo…


Winners of the 2021 Ian Atkins Keelboat Award announced - Congratulations to Patrick Whelan, Annabel Whelan, Dylan Collingbourne and Gerard Cloke-Brown. who now go forward to a fully funded participation in @cowes_week where we wish them every success! yachtsandyachting.com/news/239487/Ia…


IAN ATKINS KEELBOAT AWARDS 2021 Are you a sailor aged between 18-22? Form a mixed gender team of 3 sailors Highlight your sailing achievements Keelboat racing experience is not required for this award Email [email protected] to obtain an application form

jmst_uk's tweet image. IAN ATKINS KEELBOAT AWARDS 2021

Are you a sailor aged between 18-22?
Form a mixed gender team of 3 sailors 
Highlight your sailing achievements
Keelboat racing experience is not required for this award

Email applications@jmst.org.uk to obtain an application form

There is still time to get a team together for the 2nd edition of the Ian Atkins Keelboat Award. Application forms can be obtained by emailing [email protected] @SportsboatWorld @SB20Class @RSrnYC @cowes_week

Ian Atkins Keelboat Award - Qualifying Regatta - Opportunity knocks for a young team of sailors to race an SB20 at #CowesWeek - @jmst_uk @SB20Class #JMST @Cowes_Week yachtsandyachting.com/news/237145/Ia…

yandyfeed's tweet image. Ian Atkins Keelboat Award - Qualifying Regatta - Opportunity knocks for a young team of sailors to race an SB20 at #CowesWeek - @jmst_uk @SB20Class #JMST @Cowes_Week yachtsandyachting.com/news/237145/Ia…


Ian Atkins Keelboat Award - Qualifying Regatta Opportunity knocks for a young team of sailors to compete for the chance to race an SB20 at #cowesweek and ‘Live the Experience’ @SportsboatWorld @SB20Class @cowes_week @RSrnYC yachtsandyachting.com/news/237145/Ia…

jmst_uk's tweet image. Ian Atkins Keelboat Award - Qualifying Regatta

Opportunity knocks for a young team of sailors to compete for the chance to race an SB20 at #cowesweek and ‘Live the Experience’ 
@SportsboatWorld @SB20Class @cowes_week @RSrnYC  
yachtsandyachting.com/news/237145/Ia…

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Sailing into the 'virtual' mystic with the @RYA . See @GASTSHIRTS at the @DinghyShow promoting the sale of @TigerTrophy Shirts to raise funds for youth sailing and the @jmst_uk Put #SummerTiger into your diary (28th-29th August)

TigerTrophy's tweet image. Sailing into the 'virtual' mystic with the @RYA . See @GASTSHIRTS  at the @DinghyShow promoting the sale of @TigerTrophy Shirts to raise funds for youth sailing and the @jmst_uk 
Put #SummerTiger into your diary (28th-29th August)

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This years Rutland Challenge for the John Merricks Tiger Trophy is #CovidCancelled. Still have to raise funds for @jmst_uk @GASTSHIRTS are producing garments with profits to the Trust. greatalternativestores.com/collections/jo…

TigerTrophy's tweet image. This years Rutland Challenge for the John Merricks Tiger Trophy is #CovidCancelled. Still have to raise funds for @jmst_uk 
 @GASTSHIRTS are producing garments with profits to the Trust.
greatalternativestores.com/collections/jo…

Congratulations to the 10 sailors who have been awarded exclusive use of their own boat for the next two years as part of the partnership between John Merricks Sailing Trust and RYA OnBoard rya.org.uk/newsevents/new…


Clay Yelland - 2017 Recipient of the JMST and RYA OnBoard award was given his own Bic Techno 293. Coming in 3rd in the 2019 UK National Championships. He is hoping to be selected for the Youth Worlds in 2021. Check out his video 👇 youtu.be/x1Yuyxu2zJo

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Nominations are now open for RYA OnBoard 2020 The boats and boards will be gifted to promising youngsters who display enthusiasm, drive, and commitment to the sport and who may not ordinarily have the opportunity or financial backing to achieve their goals. More info 👇

Do you know a sailor, 14 years of age of under who could benefit from exclusive use of their own boat or board for the next two years? Nominations are now open for the JMST and OnBoard boards and boards partnership! rya.org/aZgH50AoSPk #FridayFeeling #GetOnBoard

RYA's tweet image. Do you know a sailor, 14 years of age of under who could benefit from exclusive use of their own boat or board for the next two years? Nominations are now open for the JMST and OnBoard boards and boards partnership! rya.org/aZgH50AoSPk #FridayFeeling #GetOnBoard


LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Applications for the Ian Atkins Keelboat Award closes tonight. yachtsandyachting.com/news/226229/Ap…


ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for the Ian Atkins Keelboat Award Application deadline 29th February yachtsandyachting.com/news/226229/Ap…


Are you a sailor looking to make the transition from dinghies to keelboats? Only TWO weeks left to apply for the Ian Atkins Keelboat Award! yachtsandyachting.com/news/226229/Ap…


New boat boosts for OnBoard sailors rya.org.uk/newsevents/new…


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The 23rd North Sails Golf Day raises £7,680 for the John Merricks Sailing Trust - @NorthSails @jmst_uk #JMST sail-world.com/news/224009/No…

SailWorldNews's tweet image. The 23rd North Sails Golf Day raises £7,680 for the John Merricks Sailing Trust - @NorthSails @jmst_uk #JMST sail-world.com/news/224009/No…

£7,680 raised today at another fantastic North Sails Golf Day - 83 golfers turned out to support the JMST and remember John, who worked at North Sails over 23 years ago. See: bit.ly/2CukI4A Winner of the day Tim Peters, 1st Lady Louise Morton

jmst_uk's tweet image. £7,680 raised today at another fantastic North Sails Golf Day - 83 golfers turned out to support the JMST and remember John, who worked at North Sails over 23 years ago.  See: bit.ly/2CukI4A
Winner of the day Tim Peters, 1st Lady Louise Morton
jmst_uk's tweet image. £7,680 raised today at another fantastic North Sails Golf Day - 83 golfers turned out to support the JMST and remember John, who worked at North Sails over 23 years ago.  See: bit.ly/2CukI4A
Winner of the day Tim Peters, 1st Lady Louise Morton

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