| Tiger Trophy 2004 report |
| Saturday, 08 January 2005 |
The Rutland Challenge For the John Merricks Tiger Trophy
420s Dominate in Difficult Conditions
Despite an inclement forecast of strong winds and freezing temperatures, 188 boats braved the Midlands weather and made their way to Rutland on 7-8 February for the 11th Tiger Trophy, the seventh in aid of the John Merricks Sailing Trust, in memory of Great Britain's 1996 470 Olympic silver medallist.
The format for the annual regatta is simple; three handicap races on Saturday, followed by a non-discardable pursuit race on the Sunday. In between the two days is a black tie dinner and dance to raise more money for the trust and ensure Sunday's racing is as hard as possible. As John's former crew and trustee of the John Merricks Sailing Trust Ian Walker said of the event. "It's always cold, it's always windy, it's always fun, and its always hard work!"
2004 turned out to be no different. Present as always were a huge number of the youth classes, 420s, 29ers and even a few Lasers, as well as 49ers, International 14s, RS800s, Cherubs, RS400s, RS200s and a huge number of other classes. Sailors included World Champions, National champions and the odd Olympic sailor here and there.
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