After the 5.5er Classic boats had already shown their strong side during the German Open of the 5.5mR, seven more started at the Enoshima Trophy afterwards. 

A small but fine field with two boats that took part in the 1964 Olympic Games in this eponymous Enoshima. Four boats from Italy and three from Germany, with very identical speeds, promised tight races. Unfortunately, Erwin Burth had to withdraw from the start with his Rush because of damage. 

In addition, the weather conditions were so average, a drop in temperature of 15 degrees and constant rain challenged the participants. The old Olympic triangular course was sailed with a triangle, then a downwind to the leeward mark and from there to the finish. 

In the first two races on Monday, exciting and close races developed with a wind of around 10 knots, in which there were many position changes and the boats crossed the finish line every second. The first run went to Fabrizio Cavazza's Volpina, in the second run Guiseppe Matildi won with the Kukururu. 

After everyone had strengthened themselves at a very nice Bavarian buffet in the evening, it was back on the track on Tuesday in heavy rain. At 15kn it was extremely tight again and the crews had a lot of fun despite the bad weather. Stefano Cesari with his Volpina 3 was unlucky that the boom broke at the gooseneck fitting and the crew had to be towed into port. Christian Hemmerich, who drove the legendary Subbnboana, won the first race, while Guido Tommasi won the fourth race with the Manuela V. 

Before the final day, ITA 36 and ITA 33 were tied at the top. At dinner, the wonderful wine from the Cesari family was served and the food was fine. On Wednesday the rain was gone, but unfortunately so was the wind. Race director Fritz Hauger, in consultation with the teams, decided to end the regatta at 12 noon without further races. 

Because of the better individual placement, Guido Tommasi won with Edoardo Gamba and Marco Annesi from the Yacht Club Riviera del Conero with Manuela V ahead of the Volpina by Fabrizzio Cavazza with Andrea Zaoli and Serguei Chevtsov from the Yacht Club Moniga. Third place went to Guiseppe Matildi with Alesandro and Gianluca Maioli from the Adriaco Yacht Club.

The Subbnboana with Christian Hemmerich, Christian Öhler and Hubert Schädl stayed in 5th place.

Results here.

Here are all Enoshima participants with best wishes for Enoshima initiator Biwi Reich, who unfortunately couldn't come. (Photo DTYC)