Charities
Without financial support from other people, 1996 Olympic 470 Silver Medallist, John Merricks would never have been able to fulfil his ambitions and demonstrate his remarkable talent for sailing. Set up by those closest to John following his untimely death, The John Merricks Sailing Trust seeks to help other young sailors (under 25) achieve their goals. Since 1997 the John Merricks Sailing Trust, a registered charity, has supported youth sailing by awarding grants to deserving individuals, clubs and youth organisations that have demonstrated their commitment to sailing and financial need. The John Merricks Sailing Trust is proud to be Supporting Youth Sailing in the United Kingdom.
Mind has been speaking out for better mental health for 60 years and is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. At Mind, we work for a better life for everyone with experience of mental or emotional distress.
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Rooster Sailing Irish Sea Challenge
Laser sailors Steve Cockerill and David Summerville are embarking on the challenge of a lifetime as they prepare to sail Laser dinghies across the Irish Sea from Dublin, Ireland to Southport, England, a distance of 115 nautical miles, in order to raise vital funds for leading mental health charity Mind and the John Merricks Sailing Trust.
They are now busy preparing for this epic challenge, both in terms of physical fitness and boat preparation. Steve is also providing input relating to clothing through Rooster Sailing, and David is preparing the boats for the rigours of the challenge through Phoenix Marine.
Equivalent to the distance from London to Sheffield, The Irish Sea Challenge will be a gruelling sail across a treacherous stretch of water, notorious for unpredictable winds and strong tidal currents. Additionally there are at least 30 species of shark in these waters, plus swarms of jellyfish, including the deadly Lion’s Mane jellyfish, which is prevalent in August and September, all an added incentive not to capsize the Laser and fall into the water……
Steve and David are aiming to raise £50,000 through the event and have a number of fundraising activities planned to boost the coffers of the charities, including a 30 mile race through the Solent, from Poole Harbour to Southampton Water.
Funds raised will help the leading mental health charity Mind continue its vital work with the 1 in 4 people who experience mental health problems. The Mind info line is a lifeline to thousands of people, offering free confidential support to people in crisis, who might otherwise have nowhere else to turn. In addition, funds raised for the John Merricks Sailing Trust will help many young sailors and youth sailing organisations to achieve their goals and fulfil their dreams.
Recent donors
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Andrew & Bethan Byrne £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 24.05.12 To a great cause. Well done Dave - very proud of you. |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 23.05.12 A litle bit more from the HCYC charity race |
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Ian Gregory £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.05.12 Well done David. A great achievement! |
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Anonymous £356.85 (+ £89.21 giftaid) 20.05.12 Hertford County Yacht Club today had their 2012 Charity Event which raised £356.85 towards the chosen charities of the Irish Sea Challenge, namely Mind and the John Merricks Sailing Trust - Well Done and Thanks. |
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Olson Family £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 18.05.12 Good luck and good choice of charities |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 18.05.12 Well done David, brilliant effort. from Mark Nickels |
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Chris Blackburn £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 18.05.12 Fantastic effort, well done David!! |
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Laser Jen £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.05.12 Excellent challenge. Great cause |
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Mike P £25.00 17.05.12 Brilliant |
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Roger Dodger £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 15.05.12 well done sumwotskilled! |
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Joe Farwell £40.00 (+ £10.00 giftaid) 15.05.12 Good luck guys |
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Anonymous £20.00 14.05.12 |
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Hugh Gill £20.00 14.05.12 Great challenge for a great cause. Am following Davids progress after meeting him at the pier in Howth on Sunday morning. Best wishes for a successful outcome. |
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Kerry & Ian Morgan £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 14.05.12 Good Luck Dave :) |
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Nick Miller £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 10.05.12 Good luck, I will try and get to Southport for the finish. |
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Dan Holman £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 09.05.12 Best of luck fellas, visualise hot curry and cold beer and you'll be fine! |
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Tom B Maloney, MD, Kentucky, USA £50.00 02.05.12 Good luck, Gentlemen! Imagine us all crewing with you---sharing your adventure and your cause. Thank you for taking it on! |
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Christine & Simon Larder £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 01.05.12 David, Judith saw your article and past it on to me. What a great idea - good luck and take care. I will find out how you got on from Claire! love Christine Larder (Rees) |
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Veronica Falat £10.00 10.04.12 Good luck! |
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Anonymous £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 07.04.12 From Andy Bedwell at Waveney & Oulton Broad Yacht Club |
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Steve Cockerill £100.00 04.04.12 From Hill Head SC for Steve's Boat Whisperer Talk |
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Anonymous £61.00 (+ £15.25 giftaid) 17.09.11 Funds raised through Laser Clinic at Hertford County Yacht Club - thanks to all! |
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Mike Anderson / Mike Chalmers £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 08.09.11 David Summerville, apologies for taking your berth at Kip Marina. Really glad we did though because we met you and your support crew and nice to meet top people. You are an inspiration. All our love and best wishes from SKUA & folk at Flamingo Largs. |
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Laurence Ormerod £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 04.09.11 Hope it goes well (or went well if you did it last day or two!) |
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Tony Godwin £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 04.09.11 Excellent Challenge, Excellent Cause, we wish you both an Excellent Sail!!! |
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Ann Keates £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 03.09.11 Good Luck |
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Chris Janes £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 22.08.11 Good luck Guys |
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Sue Hardy £20.00 06.08.11 Good Luck |
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Pete Young £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 06.08.11 What a great idea. Good luck chaps. |
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Anonymous £5.00 01.08.11 Good luck from Mary Barlow |
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Neil Logan £100.00 20.07.11 Excellant idea! 2 worthwhile charities. |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 16.07.11 well done and good luck, Jonathan Jones |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 14.07.11 |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 14.07.11 Best of luck. |
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Aberdeen Asset Management £250.00 13.07.11 Good Luck! |
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Anonymous £100.00 11.07.11 |
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Trevor Scovell £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 10.07.11 Good luck, enjoy! |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 07.07.11 |
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Orlando Gledhill £200.00 (+ £50.00 giftaid) 05.07.11 Very best of luck to you both. A fantastic challenge in support of great causes. |
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Wes Absolom £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 05.07.11 Very best of luck guys, lets hope you have a decent "soldiers breeze" and a safe, fast crossing. If it comes down to it, my money's on you David to cross the line first..! |
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Mark £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 04.07.11 Hope it all goes well |
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Gareth £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 02.07.11 Wild! Hope you get a South Westerly! |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 01.07.11 |
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Claire £100.00 30.06.11 All the family are very proud of you attempting such a feat, and with such a worthy cause in mind! From us all: Good Luck! x x |
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Steve L £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 29.06.11 Should be a great voyage "Somewhatskilled" :) |
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Anonymous £20.00 28.06.11 |
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Azza £25.00 28.06.11 Go for it! Safe journey. |
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Anne-Marie Corrigan £25.00 25.06.11 Go for it, David! Hope you achieve your goal and find the challenge exhilirating! |
Running total
- Target:
- £50,000.00
- Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
- £2,861.06
- Total donors:
- 48
- Biggest donor:
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Anonymous
£356.85 - Last donor:
- Andrew & Bethan Byrne 24.05.12
- Offline fundraising:
- £0.00
