By Sue Pelling, on October 9th, 2021
The countdown to the 60th anniversary Endeavour Trophy is underway with the first race kicking off at 10.00 today (9 October 2021).
As this annual invitational eight-race series (8-10 October) reaches another significant milestone, the battle to become the dinghy champion of champions continues to intensify.
The entry at this unique, . . . → Full Article: 60th Endeavour Trophy – Olympians join 30 national champions in special anniversary event
By Sue Pelling, on September 6th, 2021
Burnham Week 2021
ApeX X332 wins Town Cup
Winners of the Town Cup and the EAORA Houghton Cup – Robert Leggett and team on ApeX, an X332 – photo Sue Pelling
Robert Leggett and team on ApeX, an X332, have won the Town Cup to mark the end of Burnham . . . → Full Article: Burnham Week 2021 – ApeX X332 wins Town Cup
By Sue Pelling, on August 30th, 2021
The opening weekend of Burnham Week 2021 (28 August-4 September) got off to a cracking start.
A gusty northerly breeze and classic, strong east coast tides made the Bank Holiday Weekend Series challenging but the 115-strong entry generally enjoyed highly competitive racing throughout the weekend.
In total 15 classes including a range . . . → Full Article: Burnham Week 2021 – Opening weekend racing off to a good start
By Sue Pelling, on August 15th, 2021
A slight change of pace for Sir Ben Ainslie in a Scow on the Beaulieu River yesterday – photo Julio Graham
Sir Ben Ainslie made a guest appearance yesterday at the Buckler’s Hard 50th anniversary and redevelopment celebration regatta.
Ainslie, who was keen to embrace the spirit of the event, enjoyed a fun sail . . . → Full Article: Back to basics for Sir Ben Ainslie
By Sue Pelling, on May 12th, 2021
Dragon racing on the River Crouch – photo Roger Mant
Burnham Week Ltd (BWL) is delighted to announce Burnham Week 2021 is now open for entry writes Sue Pelling.
This premier east coast regatta (28 August-4 September) at Burnham-on-Crouch traditionally takes place to include the August Bank Holiday, which means now is the time . . . → Full Article: Burnham Week 2021 open for entry – Full steam ahead for premier east coast regatta
By Sue Pelling, on October 13th, 2019
Ben Saxton and Toby Lewis fought back in today’s breezy conditions to secure the overall win of the Investec-sponsored Endeavour Trophy, for the sixth time and a record fifth time in a row, writes Sue Pelling.
Ben Saxton and Toby Lewis collect the Endeavour Trophy for the fifth time in a row – photo . . . → Full Article: Saxton and Lewis reign supreme Endeavour Champions – Ben Saxton and Toby Lewis make it five wins in a row
By Sue Pelling, on October 12th, 2019
Olympian Luke Patience, and Mary Henderson (470) stole the show on the opening day of the Investec-sponsored Endeavour Trophy, with three wins in the bag writes Sue Pelling.
Light winds and a strong tidal stream resulted in challenging conditions for the 30-strong fleet of champion sailors but Luke Patience – Tokyo 2020 Team . . . → Full Article: Patience and Henderson take overnight Endeavour Trophy lead – Olympian leads Merlin Rocket champs by one point
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