Enterprise

The Enterprise is a Bermuda-rigged sailing dinghy with a double-chined hull and distinctive blue sails. Normally crewed by two, it may also be sailed single-handed.

The Enterprise was designed by Jack Holt in 1956 for The News Chronicle during the post-war sailing boom, becoming the first UK sailing dinghy to be sponsored by a national newspaper (followed in due course by the Mirror Dinghy, also designed by Jack Holt). It remains popular in the United Kingdom and a dozen or so other countries, for cruising and racing. Adopted by many sailing schools, the Enterprise's combination of size, weight, and power has widespread appeal. The Enterprise is accredited as an International Class by the International Sailing Federation, the ISAF.

Enterprises are sailed at many of the clubs on the Thames and inland waters in the South East, and there is an active circuit of open races for the class.

There is more information on the Enterprise Association website:

https://www.sailenterprise.co.uk/

Last updated 19:17 on 18 November 2024