Allen Brothers Enterprise Nationals at Looe Sailing Club

Allen Brothers Enterprise Nationals at Looe Sailing Club - Overall

by Matt Velamail 1 Aug 2015 13:08 BST 25-31 July 2015

Allen Brothers Enterprise Nationals 2015 at Looe © Paula Southworth

Phil Ford and Will Allen at the Allen Brothers Enterprise Nationals 2015 at Looe © Neil Richardson

Friday came a bit too quickly and with a shifting light wind a 1 hour postponement was posted.

The fleet were then launched at 12:30 to complete their final race of the event. In the lightest onshore breeze of the week, the fleet then got away behind James Morley & Rachel Burkitt. Those that left the gate early included all the favourites and were looking good approximately a third up the beat and then the shift came in and those that had left the gate early on the starboard tack were now looking the favourites.

Tim Sadler & Richard Sault saw the opportunity to tack and cross the fleet from the left however didn't round in the leading pack. The wind continued to drop on the subsequent reaches and runs and Tim & Saulty kept on pushing eventually finishing a hard fought second. However it was the class stalwarts of John & Chris Blundell who came through to take the bullet.

Akshan & Pete had a great race to close out the podium, also with legend Lloyd Walker taking 4th and Jane & Nick Scutt securing 5th to cement their Women's National Championship Victory.

After a hard week, the class has finally completed a full series of 9 races which hasn't been done for several years now!

In the end, after close battles all week with 3-4 boats, Tim & Saulty have emerged as the long overdue winners of the Allen Brothers Enterprise National Championships, which in the end turned out to be a domination of the event with the pair over 50 points ahead on their total score to next boat (without discard) which is an accolade Tim loves to secure, proving their consistency.

In the prizegiving special thanks were given to Looe SC for a fantastically run event, both on and off the water, all the sponsors, all the volunteers, the race and rescue teams, all the competitors and a special mention to Tony Prior who came back and sailed during this event!

In Tim's thank you speech, everybody was mentioned before emotional Saulty fought back the tears, thanking his lucky stars after having forged possibly the most successful partnership with Tim over the past 20 years. Thankfully the waterworks didn't start.... (like their last victory in Tenby).

The event at Looe this year has been an overwhelming success with a huge turnout, all races completed, fantastic support, amazing atmosphere and it's safe to say the bar has been set very high. Next year we will be at Brixham for the 60th Anniversary of the Enterprise Class so here's hoping it can be just as successful as this Nationals if not more. Make sure you all book your accommodation early and make sure your there.

Massive thanks to our sponsors Allen Brothers who provided a great range of entry bags and prizes, Noble Marine for their continued support, Staydri & Dritek – two new sponsors who have great products very relevant for all sailors, Pinnell & Bax for sponsoring the buddy system, Exe Sails for two brand new jibs given away, The Cornerstone Bar & Grill – they serve a mean burger! And Tiger Treats of Looe who gave us all plenty of sweets and a big hamper for the best fancy dress!

Congratulations Tim & Saulty – Your Allen Enterprise National Champions 2015.

Allen Brothers Enterprise Nationals 2015 at Looe - photo © Neil Richardson

Overall Results:

Pos	Sail No	Boat Name	Helm	Crew	Club	R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6	R7	R8	R9	Pts
1st	23384		Tim Sadler	Richard Sault	Yorkshire Dales SC	4	6	1	3	1	1	RDGb	‑7	2	20.7
2nd	23347	MINION	Steve Graham	Alex Halliwell	Northampton SC / WLYC	9	2	9	4	2	5	‑33	2	10	43
3rd	20518	GARGLE BLASTER	John Blundell	Chris Blundell	Staunton Harold SC	‑16	10	3	10	4	9	5	3	1	45
4th	23346	BAD BOUTROS	Paul Hobson	Hannah Sadler	Bristol Corinthian YC	2	7	‑19	2	8	16	1	1	9	46
5th	23306	SPEED MACHINE	Mark Lunn	Steve Blackburn	Leigh & Lowton SC	1	1	8	1	6	2	30	‑35	15	64
6th	22762	CHURCH FIELD TWO	Steve Sargent	Kiera Sylvester	Looe SC	12	3	10	5	DGB	6	27	4	‑43	74.5
7th	23270	KITTY	Phil Ford	Will Allen	Bristol Corinthian YC	3	5	‑20	11	20	13	4	13	8	77
8th	22652	THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT	Jeremy Stephens	Darren Roach	Penzance SC / Royal Navy SA	8	15	2	7	24	4	(DSQ)	6	19	85
9th	23089	SIMPLY RED	Jon Woodward	Karen Alexander	South Staffordshire SC	15	11	18	17	16	8	3	5	‑49	93
10th	20565	MISTY	Neil Barrett	Sophie Jones	Wanlip SC	‑27	24	4	14	10	3	25	12	6	98
11th	22619	RIOT VAN	Martin Honnor	Victoria Gomm	Ogston SC	6	9	27	(DSQ)	7	10	11	25	7	102
12th	23310	50 SHADES OF BLUE	Matt Velamail	Tim Brownell	Ulley SC	7	14	13	20	3	15	26	9	‑28	107
13th	4747	P'S	Akshan Jirasinha	Pete Rowley	Royal Colombo YC	10	20	11	19	27	‑38	13	10	3	113
14th	22130	THURSDAY'S CHILD	Matthew Jaycock	Ivan Jaycock	Looe SC	‑50	12	5	16	5	17	20	15	35	125
15th	22439	FLOOZY	Phil Bevan	Laura Bevan	Grafham Water SC	19	27	12	13	14	‑31	2	19	21	127
16th	22874	COMFORTABLY NUMB	Jeremy Williams	Rebecca Stephens	Penzance SC	20	4	7	30	34	14	8	27	(DNF)	144
17th	22702	ESPADARTE	Jane Scutt	Nick Scutt	Middle Nene SC	18	34	28	12	13	27	10	‑39	5	147
18th	23169	SNOW PICNIC	Rob Libby	Brian Bowdler	Looe SC	5	13	17	8	15	11	40	43	‑44	152
19th	21647	ROUGH JUSTICE	Colin Stephens	Simon Lees	Penzance SC	11	8	32	25	11	‑34	23	20	26	156
20th	23219	MISCHIEF	Russell Short	Jess Law	Ogston SC	13	25	31	15	22	(DNC)	17	16	18	157
21st	22272	CATCHMEIFUCAN	Charles Adams	Hannah Adams	West Lancs YC	24	‑39	36	22	9	19	12	30	12	164
22nd	22501	BLUE JOB	Alice Allen	Sharky	Bristol Corinthian YC	23	31	(DSQ)	6	19	7	21	34	25	166
23rd	23015	WEDG‑E	Nick Jackson	Clio Scutt	Burghfield SC	22	17	25	27	‑32	20	9	32	17	169
24th	22102		David Porter	Beth Porter	West Lancs YC	33	19	14	23	26	21	6	31	‑47	173
25th	23410	WIMP	Ges Brown	Julie Moore	South Caernarvonshire YC	30	16	(DNC)	18	21	29	32	24	11	181
26th	23135	DIGNITAS	Chris Fry	Al Fry	Ogston SC	63	23	6	9	31	12	24	14	(DNC)	182
27th	23344	HUNKY DORY	James Driver	Stephen Driver	North London Sailing Association	17	18	22	31	28	30	29	8	‑34	183
28th	22936	THUNDERBIRD 1	Richard Pryke	Amelia Pryke	Ripon SC	21	33	23	21	‑40	24	14	26	27	189
29th	23349	TO INFIRMITY & BEYOND	Ann Jackson	Alan Skeens	Burghfield SC	31	21	24	29	17	32	19	‑47	22	195
30th	22353	RAMPAGE	Lloyd Walker	Steve Browne	Leigh on Sea SC	29	26	33	‑42	36	26	37	17	4	208
31st	21978	EX WIMP	James Morley	Rachel Burkitt	Ulley SC	14	29	35	34	(RET)	50	31	11	16	220
32nd	22536	TIRED LEGS TACK	Phil Snewin	Kaye Tickle	Chester SC	34	‑36	21	26	25	22	35	29	30	222
33rd	22489		Tom Shaw	Tom Langan	Looe SC	26	35	29	24	30	23	‑49	28	29	224
34th	23196	BOBBY	Samuel Woods	Abigail Honnor	Etherow SC / Ogston SC	44	22	(DSQ)	28	18	25	7	40	41	225
35th	23351	BIG SUMMER BLOW OUT	Johnny Allen	James Hobson	Bristol Corinthian YC	47	28	30	35	23	28	28	‑61	13	232
36th	23007	LIVINGWELL HEALTH CLUBS	Jamie Mawson	Laura Moore	Ulley SC	32	37	16	36	12	18	45	38	‑55	234
37th	22418	LIMITED EDITION	Andy Gomm	Sarah Gomm	Ogston SC	37	‑48	39	33	33	39	18	23	14	236
38th	22475	HELLOLA	Elliott Jago	Chris Hoppins	Plym YC	28	32	26	32	29	36	34	‑37	24	241
39th	23123	MICK "E" FINN	Peter Greenwood	Joe Jackman	Looe SC	25	38	15	‑43	39	42	22	36	37	254
40th	23049	BELIEVE	Brian Cumming	Linda Cumming	Dabchicks SC	36	44	43	39	35	33	43	‑49	23	296
41st	22112	TUTU WON ONE TOO	Charles Morrish	Caroline Gold	St Mary's Loch SC	42	42	‑44	38	42	37	44	22	38	305
42nd	22200		Esther Bowdler	Edward Stables	Looe SC	49	‑53	38	49	51	46	46	18	20	317
43rd	22322	KIRKUP'S CAST OFFS	Keith Tyler	Katie Tyler	Hunts SC	38	40	45	37	37	41	‑47	42	40	320
44th	22152	E‑MOTIVE	Gavin Poulloin	Amber Poulloin	Weymouth SC	43	‑47	34	40	41	40	42	41	45	326
45th	22600	AUNT STELLA	Alan Roberts	Rhea Burton	Royal Navy SA / Pilkington SC	35	30	(DNC)	51	38	35	38	44	DNF	339
46th	22935	MALABAR	Chris Palmer	Beatrice Drury	Penarth YC	‑55	51	52	46	47	52	15	48	31	342
47th	22901	OUT OF THE BLUE	Paul Young	Ella Crabtree	Midland SC	39	50	42	53	52	44	36	‑60	46	362
48th	23224	SLIPPERY CLEAT	Graham Kirkup	Jimmy Cox	Hunts SC	41	45	46	47	43	45	54	45	‑63	366
49th	23140	MY AIM IS TRUE	Richard Leach	Jackie Franklin	Penarth YC	‑56	49	37	44	44	51	56	52	42	375
50th	21800	A BIT OF BLACK	Clive Porter	Jordan Porter	West Lancs YC	45	‑55	40	45	50	54	55	33	54	376
51st	23194	FLOSSIE	Tony Dallimore	Helen Voisey	Ripon SC	51	(DNF)	41	50	46	48	48	54	48	386
52nd	22349	GENERALLY	Jack Spree	Daisy Jaycock	Looe SC	40	43	(DNF)	41	49	53	58	DNF	36	388
53rd	23248	HEV‑E	Martin Bottomley	Ray Ball	Emberton Park SC	53	57	54	48	54	47	51	56	‑58	420
54th	21889	GULP	Tom Kliskey	Morgan Steeper	Penzance SC	46	52	49	58	57	49	57	‑59	59	427
55th	22912		Peter Dolling	Elaine Dolling	Dabchicks SC	(DNF)	DNC	DNC	52	45	DNF	39	50	39	429
56th	23313	RED WHITE & BLUE	John Berry	Neil Bawden	Etherow SC	54	46	47	(DNF)	DNC	DNC	DNF	21	60	432
57th	23348	BABY BLUE	Martin Bromley	Heike Cieslak	Penarth YC	(DNC)	56	57	54	48	58	50	58	51	432
58th	22479	STARSHIP	Ollie Hawkins	Simon Lawes	Looe SC	61	59	55	(DNF)	56	55	62	53	33	434
59th	23249	RACE IN GREEN	Martin Barrett	Jennifer Cragg	Ripon SC	48	41	(DNC)	DNC	DNC	DNC	41	51	53	438
60th	23272	JUBILENT	Dave Staniforth	Scarlett Harvey	Ulley SC	58	(DNF)	58	60	55	57	53	55	50	446
61st	22166	DA'S BOAT	Jack Pope	Will Menzie	Looe SC	‑62	61	51	61	59	43	59	62	52	448
62nd	22345	SUZY D	Paul Dunn	Jake Tucker	Looe SC	64	(DNC)	DNC	55	53	59	52	46	56	453
63rd	22523	ENLIGHTENMENT	Phil Harrison	Louise Hassall	Midland SC	60	60	53	56	58	56	60	‑63	57	460
64th	22358	PURE LOGIC	Mark Matthews	Liz Matthews	Castle Cove SC	57	54	56	(DNC)	DNC	DNC	DNC	DNC	32	471
65th	21795	MR C	Hannah Shaw	Sally Greenwood	Looe SC	59	(DNF)	50	57	DNC	DNC	61	57	61	481
66th	22758	CELESTE	Ian Simpson	Susan Simpson	Thames Estuary YC	52	58	48	59	(DNC)	DNC	DNC	DNC	62	483
67th	21500	REBOOT	Tony Prior	Julia Prior	Draycote SC	(DNF)	DNC	DNC	DNC	DNC	DNC	DNF	DNC	64	540