Email Print

Sailing Trust extends continued support to RYA sailors

31 Aug 2017

So far the partnership has seen JMST donate more than 53 junior pathway boats and boards

Less fortunate sailors will continue to benefit from the John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST) support for the next three years through the RYA’s Onboard programme.

Originally, launched in 2012, the partnership has seen JMST donate more than 53 junior pathway boats and boards to promising sailors who may not have ordinarily had the opportunity or financial backing to achieve their goals.

“The JMST has really made a huge difference to all the young sailors and windsurfers who have been awarded use of their own boats and boards,” said RYA OnBoard operations officer, Cat Ferguson.

“We are absolutely thrilled it will continue to help us in our mission to introduce youngsters from all backgrounds to the sport.”

For the next three years, at least one young sailor each year will be selected from each of the nine RYA Zones and Home Countries, giving them two years of exclusive use of their own boat donated by the Trust.

After which the boats will be returned to the sailor’s original club or centre so other young sailors can continue to benefit in the future and progress into club and regional racing activities.

via Boating Business | Sailing Trust extends continued support to RYA sailors.