The Endeavour Trophy event at Burnham on Crouch is taking place this weekend (October 13-14). This annual champion of champions race is being sailed in one-design RS400s from the Royal Corinthian YC, and a total of 20 champions and their crews are taking part.

In contrast to the usual windy, cold Endeavour weather, competitors were greeted with sun and no wind leaving the race officer forced to postpone the racing this morning (Saturday). However, with the sea breeze showing signs of arriving at 1230, the fleet has launched and are now making their way to the racecourse downriver at the mouth of the River Roach.

With very little wind forecast for the rest of the day, the likelihood of completing a series is looking very slim. However, if the breeze does settle, the lightweight crews will, for once, be given a chance have a crack at winning the coveted Endeavour Trophy.

Crew line-up

29er John Pink and John Grimson

420, Paul Davies and Nic Asher

Cadet, Pippa Wilson and James Ward

Finn, Charlie Cumbley and Andy Clark

Fireball, Vince Horey and Ed Nicklin

Firefly, Jono Pank and Steve Greaves

GP14, Neil Marsden and Derek Hill

Hornet, Tony Taylor and Corin Westley

Lark, Dougal and Nigel Scott

Laser 4000, Douglas Baker and Hilary Sutton

Laser 5000, Andy Richards and Robbie Wilson

Laser 2, Andy Palmer Felgate and Robin Kenyon

Laser , Paul Goodison and James Date

OK, Nick Craig and Keith Bedborough

Phantom, Allen Burrell and Adam Clark

RS200, Geoff Carveth and Craig Davies

RS400, Roger Gilbert and James Stewart

RS600, Jason Belben and Dan Vincent

RS800, Mike Lennon and Alex Southern

Solo, Jim Hunt and Paul Hobson