Enterprise Masters Championship at Wigan and St Helens Sailing Club - Preview
by Luke Hartshorn 22 Jun 08:12 BST
18-19 July 2026
Enterprises at Wigan and St Helens Sailing Club © David Bill
The 2026 Cock of the North Northern Series heads to Wigan & St Helens Sailing Club next month for what promises to be one of the standout weekends of the season, as the fourth round of the series combines with the prestigious Enterprise National Masters Championship.
Set on the renowned waters of Scotman's Flash, the event on 18-19 July is expected to attract a strong fleet from across the North and beyond, with seasoned championship contenders, Masters sailors and club racers all set to line up on the same start line.
Following excellent turnouts at Scammonden, Tynemouth and Ogston, the Northern Series has already delivered a fantastic mix of inland and sea racing, close competition and memorable social events. Wigan & St Helens now offers a very different challenge, with Scotman's Flash well known for rewarding tactical decision-making, sharp boat handling and consistent teamwork.
The National Masters title adds extra significance to the weekend, bringing together some of the most experienced and respected sailors in the Enterprise fleet. Open to helms and crews aged 40 and over, the Masters Championship celebrates the depth of talent and experience within the class, with years of racing knowledge on display and highly tactical, closely fought racing expected throughout the event.
However, the weekend is about far more than Masters honours. While sailors aged 40 and over will be competing for the National Masters title, the event is open to everyone, with all Enterprise sailors warmly welcomed to race as part of the Cock of the North Northern Series. Whether you are chasing Northern Series points, competing for Masters honours, or simply joining for competitive racing and great company, Wigan & St Helens offers something for everyone.
As always, the famous Enterprise social scene will be in full flow once boats are ashore, with plenty of post-race discussion, stories from the boat park and the usual friendly rivalry continuing long into the evening.
With Northern Series points on the line, Masters honours up for grabs and another fantastic host club ready to welcome the fleet, Wigan & St Helens is shaping up to be an unmissable weekend in the 2026 Enterprise calendar.
Entries are now open, and competitors are encouraged to sign up early for what promises to be another superb chapter in this year's Cock of the North series.
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