2024 Masters Championships Entry Now Open
Entry for the 2024 Masters Championships at Wigan and St Helens is now open. Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th Sept Please Enter Via the club website: https://www.wish-sc.co.uk/enterprise2024 Follow below links to: Notice of Race Sailing Instructions CampingA limited amount of camping space is available. The club facilities will be open for use over theweekend. Please advise any requirement
» Read more2023 Masters Championships Report
Click for Results Wigan and St Helens put on a great event – if you’ve never been, keep an eye open for their open meeting next season, they’re well worth a visit! The weekend’s sailing took place in light airs up to F2 mainly from the SE and S with some ‘interesting’ shifts – the forecast gusts of up to
» Read moreJust one week to the 2023 Masters & Open Event at Wigan St Helens
The Masters Championship is an open event allowing under 40’s to take part with the Masters Tropht being awarded to the first over 40’s . This years event is at Wigan & St Helens on the 8th and 9th July. Entry is just £30 with 6 races over the two days. Club web link for entry now live: https://www.wish-sc.co.uk/masters Further
» Read moreEntry for the 2023 Masters and Open Event
The Masters Championship is an open event allowing under 40’s to take part with the Masters Tropht being awarded to the first over 40’s . This years event is at Wigan & St Helens on the 8th and 9th July. Entry is just £30 with 6 races over the two days. Enter before midnight on the 23rd of June and
» Read moreFree Entry Draw for 2023 National Events
The EA will be sponsoring a free entry prize draw for each of the four key National Events in 2023 The first two being the Inlands and Nationals. Get your entries in before the deadlines to qualify: Inlands: 09/04/23 Nationals: 30/04/23 See Events Page To Enter
» Read moreNational Championship Entry
Its time to complete your Nationals Entry. We now accept all entries and payments via the associtaion website If your not already a member of the association please make sure your select and pay for your membership at the same time. See you in Penzance Notice of Race
» Read more2023 Championships, Penzance SC, May 27th- 31st
The 2023 National Championships will be held at Penzance SC from 27th May to the 31st Racing will run from Sunday 28th to Wednesday 31st with 2 races per day, This is a chance to race on this fabulous water in a great part of Cornwall. The revised schedule is intended to give people more time with families or the
» Read moreFunding for Events and Projects
In Partnership with our Sponsors ,Noble Marine Insurance, the EA has funding available purposely to promote Enterprise sailing. We would like to fund training. events and projects at grass roots level bringing new and current Enterprise sailors together to enjoy the sailing and social experiences that are core to the values of the Enterprise Association You might want to run
» Read moreEnterprise Class Set to Shine in Southport’s Iconic WLYC 24 Hour Race
Richard Westlake – WLYC Commodore – 16th September 2024 The Enterprise class will be featuring prominently in this year’s WLYC 24 Hour Race, as one of the two classes in dinghy sailing’s premier endurance event. Under the burgee of West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC), the much-anticipated race returns this weekend for its 53rd edition on the scenic Marine Lake in
» Read moreEnterprise Scottish Nationals, St Mary’s Loch SC 24/25 August 2024
OPEN RESULTS The wind on Saturday was Westerly F4 gusting F6 and the Race Officer took the fleet further down the Loch for less shifty conditions, nevertheless the rescue teams were still kept pretty busy! The wind seemed to bend from the valley to the right with occasional shifts to the left as a dominant gust from the clubhouse end
» Read moreGoat Marine 2024 Enterprise National Championship at Looe – Final Report
Results The final day of the Goat Marine Enterprise National Championship at Looe brought yet more sunshine and the promise of champagne sailing. The Race Officer set an earlier start time, with the aim of getting in three races to complete the series. With a steady NNW forecast, it was also decided to treat the fleet to a gate
» Read moreCongratulations Darren & Hayley Roach 2024 GOAT Marine National Champs
Well done Darren & Hayley on a well deserved winners of the GOAT Marine 2024 National Championships . Reports to follow.
» Read moreNationals Racing On Day 3
Following 2 days of no wind, racing finally started on Day 3 of the Goat Marine Enterprise National Championship in Looe. Light winds dominated the day with 3 races completed to kick start the regatta. Race 1 started in a light north easterly breeze expected to reduce and shift through the course of the race. Darren and Hayley Roach held
» Read moreNewburgh Sailing Club Bluebell 6TH and 7th July.
A healthy turnout of 10 Enterprises saw 4 seasons in one day, rain, hailstones, sunshine, no breeze then lots of breeze occasionally with plenty of tide all weekend. 3 races on the Saturday delivered a close finish with Loz and Ellie from Derwent in pole position on 7pts with 2 race wins, Morven and Euan from Loch Lomond on 8
» Read moreBluebell Traveller at Largo Bay SC 22/23 June 2024
Fourteen Enterprises entered for this round of the Bluebell series at one of the best sea sailing areas in Scotland. Special mention to Callum Gibb for drumming up support for this event. The forecast had underplayed the eventual wind which was a 5 gusting 6 from the SW, conditions which were very challenging for new sailors in the fleet
» Read moreLovingly Restored Classic 5676
Originally built in 1961 by .”Snipe” boats.This would make a good family first boat or for an introduction to racing. It’s is a restoration project fresh from my workshop, a balance of conservation and modernisation. It is fully rigged in all respects and ready to go on the water. Hull has been epoxy sealed , painted/varnished inside and out. Some parts
» Read moreScottish Areas at East Lothian YC – 1/2 June 2024
A combination of crew call offs and injuries resulted in a fleet of 6 boats setting out to enjoy some of the best sailing conditions of the season so far. As is the current fashion the RO set a trapezoidal course; the Ents were set an additional lap round the outer loop, starting behind the ILCA fleet (more of which
» Read moreGill Enterprise Inland Championship at Grafham Water Sailing Club.
Gill Enterprise Inland Championship at Grafham Water Sailing Club.11th and 12th May. Report by Ann Jackson. Grafham Water Sailing Club hosted the Enterprise Class for their 2024 Inland Championship, generously sponsored by Gill. Six races were completed despite the dodgily inaccurate forecast on Sunday morning. The excellent Race Officer Peter Curtis was overheard to say “if I’d known it was
» Read moreWLYC Set Provisional Date for 2024
WLYC have set a provissional date for this years 24 hour race in Southport (21st – 22nd September) Please download the poster and contact them to register interest
» Read moreWorld Sailing Update
Dear member, just a quick note to provide an update on a recent change in the World Sailing status of the Enterprise Class… As a bit of background, World Sailing regulations state that they must
Severnside travellers series at Bristol Open meeting.
Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club open, on the 22nd of October was the last race of the Enterprise Severnside traveller’s series of 2023. It may well be that last ever race of a Severnside series. Numbers have dwindled. From not many to very few. Now the only travelling sailors racing in the area are myself, flying the flag for Wales and
» Read moreSouth West Areas Looe SC
RESULTS With the 2024 enterprise National championships scheduled for Looe next year travellers were keen to try out the water in readiness Phil Sowden and Gordon Jonas along with Wayne Williams and Dean Williams join the fresh faces at Lou sailing club for the 2023 SW area championships. Nigel and Andy Bird showed their competitive intent before racing it even
» Read moreScottish Bluebell – Enterprises at Forfar
Results The final round of the Bluebell series was sailed at Forfar SC in light and shifty conditions.eleven visitors joined one local boat for an interesting weekend’s sailing. Race1: A light westerly swung to the south in the final minute favouring the pin end – butthat was close to the trees. Charles & Alison from the centre of the line
» Read moreEnterprise 2023 Scottish Nationals at St Mary’s Loch SC
Results 10 visitors joined 5 local boats for the Scottish Nationals held at SMLSC, including 2 “oldies” of the Ent fleet- Euan Dunn & Neil Piper making a welcome return after at least 15 years away, both sailing with their daughters. The first race started in perfect 10-15 mph and 3 boats of the fleet were too eager, being over
» Read more18724 For Sale
Enterprise Sailing Dinghy 18724. Full sails plus spare Jib sail. Cruising sails. Launching Trolley Road trailer with tail board and spare wheel. No longer has a cover. Last sailed regularly 2014, used on just a couple of holidays since. Garaged when not in use. Generally sound. Before use would benefit from usual pre-season maintenance. Located: Wakefield £350 John Elliott – 01132529209
» Read moreA Great Time In Perth
View Results A fun weekend was had by all at Perth S C on the River Tay (under the M90 road bridge) where 10 Ents turned up to contest the latest round of the Scottish Bluebell series. The bridge and valley sides cause vortexes and dead patches unless the wind is West/East along the river; on Saturday there was a
» Read moreScottish Nationals 2023 (26/27 Aug St Marys)
Come and sail in one of the most beautiful parts of the country The 2022 Event gave us some great racing so make sure you get the Scottish nationals in your diary. 3 races on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Briefing 12.00, first race 13.00. There are a few B & B establishments in the valley and the Gordon Arms
» Read moreEnterprise 8151, EOFO. (Reduced)
FOR SALE Enterprise 8151, EOFO. Built in1962 by A W Goodfellow and bought from PGL Holidays. Sailed and raced at Wyboston (formerly SKEFCO) and Grafham Sailing Clubs. Measurement certificate. In fair condition for age and not sailed for years, always kept in dry, covered area. Sold as seen, £300 (was £400), Beds/Cambs border. Tel 01767 651855 , E-mail [email protected]
» Read moreEntries Open for Looe 2024
Entries for Looe 2024 are already rolling. Fill in the Online Form to get yours in. Looe is an ever popular venue with a variety of attractions and things to do, if you havent sailed there or just visited Looe for a break then take this opportunity to do so. Arrivals Friday 26th and Saturday 27th July with scheduled racing
» Read moreEnterprise Nationals 2023 – Another perspective
I recently bought an Enterprise as it seemed a pretty good boat to introduce my grandchildren (twins aged 6 and a 9-year-old) to sailing. The class is excellent value for money and I was able to find one quite easily. In fact, the boat I found was well kitted-out, with a few sets of sails and had been raced locally,
» Read more2023 National Championships Final Report
The final day’s racing at the Enterprise Nationals saw a nail-biting finish with three contenders all vying for the top spot. Waking up to an unusually overcast morning, Race Officer Marcus Wilkinson once again set a great course for the fleet to enjoy the solid easterly wind. The battle was on between Matt & Ivan Jaycock against
» Read moreNationals Day 1 Report
Well! what a day that was! The fleet launched in a brisk north easterly with a long reach to the race area set well clear of the land. Our race officer Marcus made sure there was no dilly dallying going straight to a U flag for the first start, everyone cooperated, and we were away first time. Vince, Birdy and
» Read morePenzance Nationals Pre Report
With summer approaching and the warm weather arriving early in sunny Cornwell, the UK Enterprise fleet have descended on Penzance sailing club for the 2023 National Championships. As many in the sailing world will testify, the waters of Mounts Bay offer probably the best sailing waters in the country bar none. On Saturday, teams from as far North as St
» Read more2023 Enterprise Inland Championship at Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club.
by Ann Jackson15th and 16th April 2023Results Honnor retains Inland Champion title. The last time Enterprises gathered at Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club for their Master Championship in June 2022 they were greeted by a fresh gusty northerly breeze which topped 25 knots on several occasions resulting in swimmers, lost burgees and various breakages. This year for the Inland Championship conditions
» Read moreMike McNamara tells us to: Keep It Upright!
Enterprise Diary – Autumn 2001 Why? If the boat is tipped the wind flows up the sail rather than along the sail to the leech. This a) causes a lack of forward power, and b)
Rule Changes Update
Following the AGMs approval of all proposed rule changes, these were submitted to World Sailing for them to review at their quarterly Equipment Rules Sub-Committee meeting on 28th January. It feels like a lifetime ago when we started this process, but I’m now delighted to let you know that World Sailing approved the proposals with no further comments, and
» Read moreEnterprise 21409
Enterprise 21409 Done Marine very good condition: 2pk paint and varnish Milanes Foils Proctor spars Carbon fly away jib pole Speed sails x2 Combi trailer Boom up cover Measurement cert Well maintained always garaged, raced and enjoyed for the past 26 years £1,150.00 ono 07759976029 (cheshire)
» Read moreTamesis Winter Series (Jan to March 2023)
Fancy some time on the water to get the year started ? Why not sign up for the Tamesis Winter Series? Eight races (best four to count), starting on 15th January 2023 and finishing on 5th March 2023 Entry fee £40 (includes boat storage at Tamesis Club for the duration of the Series) Further details, application form and Notice of
» Read moreDouble Chine Series Completes at Hunts Sailing Club.
The sixth and final event in the Enterprise Midland Area Double Chine series was held at Hunts Sailing Club, combined with the D Zero fleet on Saturday 22nd October 2022. Hunts SC, welcomed visitors from Nottingham, Rugby and Daventry and Midland sailing clubs on a lovely October day with warm sunshine and good force 2/3 south westly wind. In the
» Read moreE448 is a ‘Heritage Enterprise’
Made in June 1957 by Moore & Son (Wroxham) Ltd. It is for sale for £750 ono. The boat is in very good condition for its age and has recently been ‘gently’ restored and sailed – receiving admiring comments. There are no leaks to speak of, certainly not round the centreboard case. It comes with its original mast, boom and
» Read moreScottish Areas at Forfar Sailing Club – 24/25 September 2022
There were seven visitors, but unfortunately no home boats as Tony Walker was unfit to ‘play’ through injury. Saturday saw a light and flukey northerly breeze, which at Forfar makes it very difficult to set a course with much of a beat. Race 1: A reaching start was inevitable and Loz Young crewed by Duncan Willoughby got away well to
» Read moreEnterprise Open Hampton Sailing Club Report
Sunday 11th September 2022 Light, southerly winds and warm, mostly clear skies welcomed us. With southerlies the breeze comes almost straight across the river Thames from the Surrey bank, giving race officer Derek May the dilemma of a windward start and a processional fetch up and down. Fortunately, there was just enough veer in the wind to have an upriver
» Read moreFinal results for the 2022 Allen Enterprise National Championships, Tenby SC
Results Celebrations began early at the Allen Enterprise Nationals at the end of Thursday as with one race remaining, Darren and Hayley Roach of Looe SC were announced as the clear winners with just 11 points over the eight races sailed. With a ten point lead, it was impossible for second-placed Jeremy and Becca Stephens to overtake them, but the
» Read more2022 North Sails Scottish Nationals Report
20 boats entered for the Scottish Nationals, three races were sailed on Saturday and two on Sunday The wind on Saturday was Westerly F4 and Race Officer took the fleet further down the Loch for less shifty conditions. Race 1. Loz Young and Duncan Willoughby 22114 got the perfect start to lead the fleet for almost the entire race. They
» Read moreNorth Sails National Circuit Standings After 4/5
Following a great weekend at St Marys, the current standings for the North Sails National Circuit look tantalising. Current Results Charlse and Alison hold the lead with a straght flush of 3,4,5. Richard and Mille are just 1 point back on 13 points after 4 events, with Mr consistent Paul Young and the National crew rota in 3rd on 18
» Read moreENTERPRISE OPEN TIDEWAY PURSUIT RACE 2022
Sunday 19th June 2022 A unique race in the Enterprise 2022 calendar. Perhaps the spiritual home of the boat’s designer, Jack Holt, who was born in Hammersmith. A single class one-design pursuit race? How does that even work? Borrowing heavily from the format of SBSC’s Ruby Bell race, we planned to make the most of our tidal location and use
» Read moreAllen 2022 Masters Report
This weekend saw the Allen 2022 Enterprise Masters Championships at Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club. Early arrivals on the Friday afternoon pitched tents and took advantage of the fabulous sunshine whist sipping a few cold ones, before a gentle stroll into Axbridge for a steak and beverage at the Lamb. The pre-race evening and early morning was topped off with the
» Read more18442 For Sale
FOR SALE £1,500.00 ONO Wooden Enterprise Dinghy refurbished in 2020 Sail No: K18442 4 x Buoyancy bags 2 x sails with bags Over boom blue cover 2 x buoyancy jackets Launch trailer Located at Hawley Lake, Camberley, Surrey This dinghy was refurbished early 2020 and shipped to Cyprus. Due to lockdowns only sailed twice. Brought back to UK 2021, after
» Read moreAllen Inland Championships 2022
After many attempts Ogston Sailing Club finally got to host the twice postponed Allen Brothers Enterprise Inland Championships over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Ogston has always been part of the Enterprise sailing world, and has hosted many other events over the years, so it was great to see the blue sails being hoisted. Also really pleasing to see 9
» Read morePenarth Yacht Club Open meeting 24th April 2022
The forecast was for heavy winds from the Northeast. Penarth YC faces east and the fetch from Bristol is long enough to produce off-putting waves on the shore. Several crews had already made their minds that it was not for them. The cruiser fleet out of Cardiff Bay were starting at midday. The schedule was to get them away before
» Read moreEnterprise 12408 For Sale
We are reluctantly selling our Enterprise as we simply do not get to sail her often enough.Salil number 12408, I believe that she is one of the earliest GRP hull boats.She is in fair condition and was sailed last time I was there last summer.The self bailers were leaking but I have the spare kit just haven’t fitted them.She will
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