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The John Merricks Sailing Trust seeks to help young sailors and youth sailing organisations to achieve their goals
As the Official Charity Partner of RYA OnBoard, the JMST will donate at least 10 single-handed junior pathway boats and boards (Optimist, Topper, Laser 4.7, RS Tera and Bic Techno 293OD) to deserving young sailors every year, providing them with the opportunity to progress their skills and continue to participate in the sport.
The boats will be gifted to promising youngsters who display enthusiasm and commitment to the sport and who may not ordinarily have the opportunity or financial backing to achieve their goals.
Every year, the JMST Scheme provides young sailors from across the country with their own equipment, which after two years is given to their supporting organisation.
Applications for 2022 will open on the 1st April 2022. Please read the Notice of Selection below before completing a Declaration of Eligibility.
Please read before making a nomination
Click here to make a nomination
Applications are open between Friday 1st April 2022 and Monday 20th June 2022.
To complete an online Declaration of Eligibility form, please click here.
For any further information email onboard@rya.org.uk or call 02380 604195.
The impact was a major boost to Jonah's self esteem. As a sufferer of ADHD, his confidence can be fragile at times but being selected gave him a focus on improving
The JMST scheme had a significant on the club and our sailors. It demonstrated that even a small club, with limited resources, can achieve a lot given the right support