The RCYC Endeavour is a unique event in the UK dinghy sailing world, recognised by the RYA as the pinnacle of that year's dinghy sailing achievements which will hail a "Champion of Champions". Held on the hallowed waters of the tidal rivers Crouch and Roach every October, it's an invitation only event, with the guest-list hand-picked from National Champions of selected fleets.
The 2012 Endeavour
The most recent event took place over the weekend of the 6th/7th October 2012.
Previous Champion of Champions
The list of the past winners of this trophy is an archive of outstanding figures in the UK dinghy world. Even in these days of sponsorship, this trophy remains the pinnacle of achievement for UK amateur sailors.
1934 America's Cup
For many years the month of October has been marked in the calendar of the Royal Corinthian yacht Club by the weekend dedicated to the Endeavour Trophy. However, ask the average Member, waiting at the bar for his pint or anxious to catch the next launch, exactly what the Endeavour is all about and you may get blank looks. Many will connect it with the scale model of the 'J' Class Endeavour that takes pride of place in the entrance hall but may have no idea how it comes to be connected with a sailing event for the cream of the country's dinghy sailors...
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