Reports

Report of Enterprise Open Meeting held on May 9th 2010 at Ely Sailing Club

Eight Enterprise dinghies raced in perfect sailing conditions on Sunday, May 9th. There were three visiting boats joining the five Ely boats in an exciting day's racing. The North Easterly wind made it possible to provide a long upwind leg over the whole length of Roswell Pit, which provided the highly competitive fleet with a good tactical challenge.

The first race started in a good Force Two to Three breeze which was shifting, becoming alternately more Northerly and then blowing more from the North East. The first two races were won by Brian and Linda Cumming from Dabchicks Sailing Club on Mersea Island, who made the most of the wind shifts to lead by a considerable distance by the end of the hour long races.

At the beginning of the second race there was a significant wind shift, which resulted in most of the fleet tacking simultaneously. Seen from the Committee Boat, this was a spectacular sight, with the Enterprises' blue sails contrasting with the brightly coloured hulls of the boats. The third race was won by Ely crew Kevin and Scott Bilham who sailed really well to win a closely fought race.

After the presentation of cups to the first three helms and crews, the overall winner Brian Cumming thanked Ely Sailing Club for their hospitality and for hosting an enjoyable event.

Overall Results - First Place : 23049 Brian and Linda Cumming, Dabchicks SC

Second : 22315 Kevin and Scott Bilham, Ely SC

Third : 22355 Chris Abbott and Sophie Willis, Beccles SC

Fourth : 22222 John Wells and Jack Knight, Ely SC

Fifth : 23163 Richard and Maureen Denny, Snettisham SC

Sixth : 22623 Eric and Clare Christan, Ely SC

Seventh : 21508 Dennis Copsey and Marie Browne, Ely SC

Eighth : 22153 Greg Williams and Jack Camman, Ely SC

Niall Pearcey, Commodore Ely SC