The third event of the Bluebell series was held over a windy weekend at Largo Bay SC As usual at Largo the RO set a triangle/sausage course. The wind refused to play for the first 20 minutes or so and the start was delayed before it eventually filled in from offshore Race 1: Wind WSW; F2/3 and building. Home sailors,
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The 2026 Cock of the North Northern Series heads to Wigan & St Helens Sailing Club next month for what promises to be one of the standout weekends of the season, as the fourth round of the series combines with the prestigious Enterprise National Masters Championship. Set on the renowned waters of Scotman’s Flash, the event on 18–19 July is
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On 13–14 June 2026, the dominant Ogston Enterprise fleet hosted the third event of the Cock of the North Northern Series, in the Enterprise Class’s 70th year. The weekend celebrated a growing and resurgent Enterprise Class, attracting some of the region’s strongest fleets alongside visitors from the Midlands and the Scottish Bluebell fleet. With 21 boats competing, including four former
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Reflections from the 70th Anniversary National Championships at South Shields Sailing Club Being part of the Social Committee for the 2026 National Championships—my second Nationals and the first on this scale—is something I will genuinely never forget. When people look back on a championship week, they often remember the results, the trophies and the racing. What stays with me most,
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The Enterprise Midlands Double Chine Series continues on Sunday 28 June as the fleet heads to Midland Sailing Club for what promises to be another highly competitive and closely fought inland showdown. Set against the distinctive backdrop of Edgbaston Reservoir in the heart of Birmingham, Midland SC offers a classic test of inland sailing — rewarding sharp tactical awareness, clean
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Written: Claire Watson Photos: Max Campbell Enterprise Fleet Looking Forward to Largo Bay for Third Bluebell Traveller The Enterprise fleet is looking forward to heading to Largo Bay Sailing Club for the third event of the 2026 Bluebell Traveller Series. Largo Bay is always a popular stop on the calendar, offering fantastic racing on open water, a friendly welcome,
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The Enterprise Northern Series returns on the 13/14th June weekend for its third event of the season, with competitors heading to Ogston Sailing Club in Derbyshire – the venue that hosted last year’s Enterprise Inland Championship. Set against the stunning backdrop of Ogston Reservoir in the Amber Valley, the event promises a packed weekend of racing, training and social activities
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RESULTS The Scottish Areas were held in the most challenging conditions of the season so far, yesScammonden was ‘worse’ but it was so bad that racing had to be abandoned, whereas hereall races were completed despite wind speeds of 30knots being recorded on the SundayAs is the current fashion the RO set a trapezoidal course; the Ents were set an
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Following on from a highly successful National Championships, the Bluebell fleet now turns its attention to the next event in the Traveller Series as sailors make their way East to East Lothian Yacht Club in North Berwick for the Area Championships. June 6th and 7th The East Lothian Yacht Club Regatta forms part of the Bluebell Traveller Series and promises
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The first event of the series was held at Loch Earn Sailing Club as part of their Spring Fling regatta. The forecast wasn’t promising with light winds predicted yet the race officer did well to get 6 scheduled races in over the weekend. Race 1 started as an Easterly and finished as a Westerly incorporating a heavy downpour! Paul Young & Igor Bakowski,
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RESULTS Congratulations to Nick Craig and Toby Lewis on becoming Enterprise National Champions for 2026. With three races scheduled and only four points between the two leading boats there was still all to play for, resulting in match racing tactics being employed at various points during the racing. Nick & Toby came out on top by three points in
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No racing was possible on Saturday but on Sunday the event got under way with three races Race1 SE force 2Nick Craig & Toby Lewis, were first to the windward mark closely followed by Charles Morrish & Dan Swaffield and Johnny & Libby Allen who had taken the left side of the course and came in on the port layline.
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SEE RESULTS The Northern Series moved to the North East for its second stop at Tynemouth Sailing Club, where 16 boats – including 11 travelling boats (helped by 3 home crews) – gathered for a weekend of close Enterprise racing on the sea. The sea state somehow made it seem windier than it was, turning the stomachs of a few!
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CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS Saturday 21st March, a misty early morning, with forecast wind speeds well in the single digits. Not the most encouraging prospect, but the mist lifted and soon clouds gave way to blue skies, sunshine and ripples across the water. A promising start to the first official event of the Enterprise 2026 calendar – the Thames Valley
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The 2026 Northern Series for the iconic Enterprise dinghy continues later this month as thefleet heads to the coast for the second event of the season at Tynemouth Sailing Club on25–26 April. Following the opening event at Scammonden Water Sailing Club, the seriesmoves from inland waters to the dynamic sea conditions of the North Sea for what promisesto be an
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The Cock of the North series got underway at Scammonden Water with a strong turnout of 21 boats, all eager to kick off the season in style. While conditions proved challenging, spirits remained high both on and off the water. Racing saw 2 out of the scheduled 5 races completed, with the conditions taking their toll across the fleet.
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Enterprise Northern Series unveils 2026 calendar to celebrate 70 Years of iconic dinghy racing. The legendary ‘Cock of the North’ Enterprise series returns in 2026 with a thrilling six-event calendar to mark the 70th anniversary of the beloved Enterprise dinghy class. Sponsored by North Sails and Peak Dinghy Spares, the series promises a dynamic mix of inland and sea racing,
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Get ready to hoist your sails and mark your calendars for Saturday, 20 June 2026, as Ranelagh Sailing Club proudly hosts the Tideway Dinghy Derby — a spectacular celebration of sailing, heritage, and community spirit on the River Thames! This year’s event is extra special: it commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Enterprise dinghy class, designed by the legendary Jack
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Two Enterprises braved the stormy conditions to join in with the Ripon doublehanded open meeting on Saturday the 4th of October.At first it seemed too windy for sailing, but the PRO and their team endeavoured to give the sailors a chance to get some racing in when the conditions eased around 12:00, with 3 back-to-back races on a technical course.Race
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By Luke Hartshorn1st October 202527th and 28th September 2025 VIEW RESULTS FILE The final round of the 2025 Scottish Enterprise Bluebell series was once again warmly welcomed by Forfar SC in varied and shifty conditions. Thirteen visitors joined one local boat for an interesting and competitive weekend’s sailing. Arriving to SSW F4 winds, gusting F6, provided some challenging and unpredictable
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Over the weekend of the 12th and 13th May 16 boats took to the water at Ogston Sailing Club to compete for the title of Inland National Champion. Race one started in a F2-3 and with the wind coming from the south the course was set in front of the club. Russel and James Short were first round the windward
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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)
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
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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 moreWell we might all be limited in what we can do on the water this season but some of our members have been putting the time to good use. Greg has done a great job on this handy rigging and tunning an Ent. video Thanks Greg !!!! If anyone else has got any Ent related tips and news to shre
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