That, my good man, is called an Enterprise. It's a One Design class, it's origin is in the U.K. There was a class certified builder in Saskatoon who built woodies there in the late 1950's, and they later did some hulls as well in FRP.
.....it was designed by a guy by the name of Jack Holt, a well known yacht designer from England, in the mid 50's.
...watch out, they are fast boats! If you have never sailed before, try sailing her under the mainsail alone. Put the jib up when your ready. If the wind comes up, get ready to hike your ass out. Get the jib down if things get too wild. This boat is designed for a crew minimum of 2, so don't try singlehanding, except in very light air. If you capsize, you won't be able to right the boat by yourself.
...some of the Saskatchewan built FRP boats have flotation problems, i.e. they can sink. As I remember, the woodies were ok, but as a precaution, I would take the boat into shallow water just off shore and capsize it. See how it floats and what it takes to right it. That way will you know what your up against......for when it happens for real....and it will. And when it happens for real, the wind will be up, you will have waves to contend with, and will be tired after a few minutes in the water...so be ready. All part of the fun when your a dinghy sailor.......
.......Cheers
