Ian Walker, John’s sailing partner, the recent winning skipper of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2 time Olympic medalist, media commentator on the Olympics and trustee of the John Merricks Sailing Trust will be the speaker and the evening will finish with a disco till midnight.
The very best quality locally sourced Gluten Free Sausages will be served with Rutland grown mashed potato, green peas and onion gravy, followed by apple pie and custard.
This was John’s favourite with £2-50 going to the John Merricks Sailing Trust.
Everards Tiger Bitter will be on sale for £3 a bottle again with funds going to the JMST.
If possible, the Tony Everard Trophy will be presented on Saturday evening to the first crew on the Leader Board after the days racing. with no discard.

