Irish Topper Traveller circuit at Ballyholme Yacht Club - Preview
by Mark Mackey 14 May 2015 15:32 BST
16-17 May 2015
Irish Topper nationals at Ballyholme ©
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This weekend sees the 3rd instalment of this years IRL Topper Traveller circuit, hosted by Ballyholme Yacht Club.
On Saturday there are 40 Toppers registered for the training day with 10 travelling from Cork and a strong, if still young, contingent from the host club - in both full rig and the growing 4.2 fleet. This is now probably full although if you are still interested, please contact Simon McIlwaine to see if there are any cancellations or availability.
On Sunday there will be three races on the course for next years Topper World Championships giving sailors the chance to acclimatise to the local conditions. Many NI boats will have regularly visited the club at the RYANI Youth Championships which Ballyholme YC have hosted over the last 3 years with over 70 Toppers attending last year. Ballyholme YC however hasn't hosted a Topper Nationals or Provincial event since 2011 so it may be a first time for many from the ROI to visit one of Ireland's busiest dinghy clubs. Ballyholme YC is of course home to Ireland's only Topper World Champion (2013) Liam Glynn who is now competing in Laser Radials and recently won a Laser Radial Eurocup event in France.
Registration is from 0800 - 0930 hrs on Sunday with the Briefing at 1000 hrs.
Please register your details at for the upcoming Topper Traveller 3 at www.ballyholme.com/event-registration/?ee=367 so we can make registration and results as quick and painless as possible. Payment will be on the day at time of registration. Price is £16.00 or €22. You can download the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. If you are looking for accommodation, please visit northdowntourism.com/Home.aspx
You must also be a member of your national Topper Association to race. To become a member of the International Topper Class Association you need to complete a membership form and pay the designated membership fee. Full Membership fee is £20 or €20 and is valid for the year in which payment is made. A Day Membership fee (ONE event fee) £6 or €6 this membership is payable directly at an event. Fill in the membership form here.
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We look forward to seeing you.