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 Nationals 2026 South Shields SC, Tyne and Wear 23-26 May 2026 inclusive 4 days racing 9 races to be scheduled After sailing ‘treats’ as you come off the water Friday night bar for early arrivals After Sailing Programme Saturday bar, Commodore’s reception fish & chip supper included Sunday bar, quiz (Pie & bean supper tbc) Monday bar, bingo, curry
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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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The Assoiciation is delighted to officially announce that the 2026 Enterprise national championship will take place at South Shields Sailing Club from Saturday 23rd May to Tuesday 26th May. It is fabulous to be able to have the opportunity to race in some great water at this welcoming venue Please pre register your interest to help us with our planning
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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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