The Enterprise Association UK

2009 Inland Championships at Pennine SC

Sponsored by Noble Marine

Report by Paula Southworth, Results Bob Southworth

Nick Craig and Toby Lewis gybe at mark ahead of Mike and Verity Birch and John and Chris Blundell. Tony Woods and Charlie Berry round ahead of Martin Honnor (23194) and Russell Short and Kate Fry (23219). - Both photographs

© Janice Bottomley

Congratulations to Nick Craig and Toby Lewis – Nick has ‘DONE IT AGAIN’, he has very convincingly won the Enterprise Inland Championship at Pennine SC with an original entry of 48 Enterprise. Congratulations also go to our Ladies Inland Champion Ann Jackson/Alan Skeenes. Ann/Alan had a varied set of results but the 4^th in Race 4 was definitely the one Ann enjoyed, despite some port and starboard discussions on the water with husband Nick.

David Craik, Commodore of Pennins SC, presents 2009 Inland Champions Nick Craig and Toby Lewis with their trophies. 2009 Ladies champion Ann Jackson with crew Nick Skeenes.

This venue was very friendly for the spectators, the Winscar Reservoir was low in water, still very deep and cold, so the fleet were sailing below the level of the club. Only Martin Honnor/Dennis Swain decided to take a cool dip to offset the sunny, humid conditions. This dip was taken in a very ‘gentlemanly’ fashion with very little vocal expletives. The sailors were warned to be on their best behaviour as sound carries a long way in still conditions. Rounding of the first mark, in most races, was very vocal and could be clearly heard from the shore. Most responded to the request for respectful language – well done, we know you were under pressure!!!

 

Sunday Race 3, 4 and 5 Started with a very misty morning and very little wind and disillusioned sailors. The race officer Adi was in buoyant mood and eager to go. It was announced that the Enterprises would be taking to the water, there was a lot of muttering ‘no wind’ but obviously Adi had reliable sources and by the time the first race was due to start the wind had picked up, still very light 2 – 3 but not quite so fluky. There were at least 2 General recalls which were followed by the use of the ‘dreaded black flag’. At the prize giving thanks was given to Pennine SC and a plaque was presented to David Craik the Commodore who presented the prizes. This venue was ideal for the social side as well as sailing. Thanks was also given to the bar staff (the bar ran dry), the Galley Team and Adi the Race Officer. In fact the whole event was run by a very ‘well oiled team’ at Pennine, well done and a big thank you to everyone for making it such an enjoyable event. The provision of camping facilities was much appreciated – campers were entertained by the Steve Blackburn road show.!!  Although some competitors (The Girls) did not get enough beauty sleep!!