Enterprise Northern Series at Ogston Sailing Club - Preview
by Claire Watson 10 Jun 08:54 PDT
13-14 June 2026
Enterprise racing at Ogston © Katy Fry
The Enterprise Northern Series returns on the 13/14th June weekend for its third event of the season, with competitors heading to Ogston Sailing Club in Derbyshire - the venue that hosted last year's Enterprise Inland Championship.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Ogston Reservoir in the Amber Valley, the event promises a packed weekend of racing, training and social activities for sailors from across the region.
Ogston Reservoir covers more than 200 acres and lies approximately 4.5 miles east of Matlock. The sailing club is located within the grounds of the former Amber Valley Camp and boasts excellent facilities, including a spacious clubhouse, changing rooms, training and youth facilities, bar and galley. The site also features a large dinghy park, dedicated training building and extensive lawns leading down to the water, which is accessed via two slipways and a long stony beach.
The weekend begins on Friday evening with a free and informal welcome session for early arrivals. From 6.30pm until 8pm, sailors can enjoy complimentary sailing and stand-up paddleboarding activities on the water, while the clubhouse bar will remain open later into the evening.
Saturday focuses on skills development and social sailing. On-the-water training starts at 11am, with sessions concentrating on tacking and gybing techniques. Following lunch, competitors can take part in a variety of fun activities, including free practice sailing, boat and crew swaps, blindfold racing challenges and shore-based rigging checks.
Saturday evening features a special question-and-answer session with some of the class's most respected names. Former national champions Tim Sadler and Richard Sault will be joined by former Inland Championship winner Gez Brown for an evening of discussion hosted by Ogston Enterprise Fleet Captain Chris Fry. The atmosphere then shifts into a more relaxed setting with a barbecue and live music.
Attention turns to competition on Sunday, with three races scheduled to decide the third round of the Northern Series. Competitors will attend a briefing at 10.30am before taking to the water.
With strong entries expected and a varied programme both on and off the water, Ogston looks set to deliver another memorable weekend for Enterprise sailors.
The Enterprise Northern Series would like to thank its sponsors Allen Brothers, Peak Dinghy and North Sails for their continued support.