The Noble Marine Insurance 2011 Enterprise Inland National Championship 14 – 15 May held at Bristol Corinthian YC – report by Paula Southworth.

Nick Craig and Toby Lewis by one point! 49 Enterprises on the water – there was an entry of 52 Boats but circumstances prevented 3 competitors attending the event. BCYC provided an excellent venue for what turned out to be a ‘Titanic Battle’ between Nick Craig/Toby Lewis (23170 Team Gill from Frensham Pond SC) and Alan Johnson/Paula Fisher (19876 Subsonic Winkle  from SCYC/SSC). This Championship was a 2 Day event – The first race on Saturday started in a good breeze with strong gusts descending from the hills near the windward mark making the approach difficult! The wind increased during the day resulting in very rough water, capsizes and boat damage. Sunday started lighter 3 – 4 but again increased throughout the day with boats hurtling along the reach to the leeward mark in clouds of spray. The Championship was so close. Races 1, 2 and 5 were won by Nick Craig/Toby Lewis and Races 3 and 4 by the Alan Johnson and Paula Fisher. Everything depended on the final race which Nick won with Alan in second place.

First class sailing from Ann Jackson / Richard Adams gave Ann 3^rd Overall and the Enterprise Inlands Ladies Championship. Chris Winters/Alex Homer from Midland SC took the Youth’s Trophy. There was good support from Looe and Penarth Sailing Clubs. The Enterprise Nationals are being hosted by Looe SC during the last week in July. BCYC were thanked for providing a memorable event both on and off the water. There was a 3 Course Evening Meal, with waitress service and an entertaining and enjoyable game of skittles on Saturday evening. Enterprise Association category prizes were awarded to:-

1^st Veteran Helm (over 60) 19876 Subsonic Winkle Alan Johnson and Paula Fisher from SCYC/SSC

1^st Grand Master Helm (over 50) 22933 H.R.T.  Ann Jackson and Richard Adams from Burghfield SC

1^st Master Helm 23089 Simply Red Jonathan Woodward and Karen Jewkes from Bartley SC

1^st Crew under 16, Floozy 22439 Laura Bevan with helm Phil Bevan from Grafham Water SC

1^st Lady Crew Subsonic Winkle Paula Fisher with helm Alan Johnson SCYC/SSC

Overall Results