The ever popular Enterprise is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year!

Jack Holt, OBE (1912–1995) was a prolific designer of sailing dinghies. His pioneering designs of dinghies using plywood did much to popularise the sport of sailing in the period immediately following World War II.

Born in Hammersmith, London near the River Thames Holt designed more than 40 boats, many of which are listed below. He worked for many years with fellow sailing enthusiast and businessman Beecher Moore.

Jack Holt was awarded an OBE in 1979 for his services to sailing.

The first two Enterprises built were sailed from Dover to Calais both as a test and for advertising purposes. This feat was recreated on the Enterprise’s 50th anniversary, but this time the two boats were sailed both to France and back again.

the Enterprise remains as relevant as ever, offering tight tactical racing at modest cost with over 23,400 registered boats worldwide. The Rondar Raceboats model is built from the new interior mould, known as the Mark 3. Whether a Mark 3 or Mark 2 model, all Enterprises are built to the strict one design rules which control the external shape and weight of the Enterprise, which is still much the same as the first boats built 60 years ago. The Rondar Raceboats model features the new Mark 3 mould with self-draining epoxy hull.

The 2016 National Championships will be held at Brixham YC from 23-30 July where the class will celebrate its 60th anniversary in sparkling style.