John Edward Merricks

National Champion Titles

1997 - UK - I Overall - John Merricks
1996 - UK - I Overall - John Merricks

1997 Melges 24 European Championship - Punta Ala, Italy 

I Overall - John Edward Merricks GBR 

Biography

Leading Olympic sailor and 1996 Olympic silver medallist John Merricks died tragically in a car accident whilst competing in the 1997 Melges 24 European Championships in Italy. Both he and Ian Walker were passengers in a minivan when the driver lost control. John was an example to all through his exceptional skill and down to earth good nature.

The John Merricks Sailing Trust has been set up by those closest to John to do some good in his name and further the memory of such a remarkable person.

1996 Melges 24 European Championship - Barcelona, Spain 

II Overall - John Edward Merricks, Ian Walker GBR