Racing Classes Review

Originally posted by alstorer . Given that frankly there's more interesting boats that suit midgets like himself than "larger gentlemen" such as myself (especially in the double hander market),

Agreed post rugby and never having shirked pies,A lot of the double hander boats I really enjoyed at the back end I've been too large for: Fireball, N12, Lark.

As technology moves on the competitive all up weight seem to come down - Merlins, Phantoms and even Lasers. The latter when I was a lad (OK late twenties) F4+ meant 13st + weight jacket. When I was < 13st in Lasers I bulked up in the gym to 13.5st and now 500 years on 14st is the least I can realistically expect.

This is probably also due to sailors realising that being fit means you can carry less weight. (Query why is it that the lard boys refuge the RS400 appears to be carrying less weight these days?)


 The RS100 and D-One are great - really great. If I had the funds I'd have either or both tomorrow. The D-One for the heritage, passion and quality, The RS100 for the family background, simplicity and inevitable great racing circuit.  Time to buy a lotto ticket methinks.

I was looking through the RCR again last night and noted there were 250 new Toppers in the UK in 2009; and 879 in 2008.

Given that these must be one of the most durable boats going where do they all go?

Originally posted by Guest#260 I was looking through the RCR again last night and noted there were 250 new Toppers in the UK in 2009; and 879 in 2008. Given that these must be one of the most durable boats going where do they all go?

I guess a lot of mad keen Topper parents must get the best for little Jonny! And many sailing schools still use them, which must add a lot.

Originally posted by Rupert Originally posted by Guest#260 I was looking through the RCR again last night and noted there were 250 new Toppers in the UK in 2009; and 879 in 2008. Given that these must be one of the most durable boats going where do they all go? I guess a lot of mad keen Topper parents must get the best for little Jonny! And many sailing schools still use them, which must add a lot.

I guess so but unlike old wooden boats that eventually get reclaimed by nature (or Nov. 5th) a boat like the Topper would last pretty much for ever ... what happens to them all?

Imagine putting a Topper out with the bins for the recycle truck.

That would be outstanding