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Topper

Topper

The Topper is a very popular single-handed dinghy that is robust, car toppable and easy to rig. There is a large UK and World circuit.

© Paul Wyeth / RYA © Paul Wyeth / RYA
Show news 10 days to Hayling Island Open Youth Race Week
Entries are still open for all youth classes
Posted on 24 Jul
NSSA National Youth Regatta day 2 & 3
Championship battles intensify as fleet racing gives way to trophy day at Downs
Posted on 23 Jul
NSSA National Youth Regatta day 1
200+ young sailors begin with a classic Downs challenge
Posted on 21 Jul
Southern Topper Spring Series finale at Stokes Bay
Warm weather and clear skies greeted the 30 keen sailors
Posted on 15 Jul
Rooster Southern Topper Traveller Spring Series
62 sailors took part across the six events
Posted on 15 Jul
Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Llandudno
Including a fantastic achievement and a glimpse of an exciting future
Posted on 14 Jul
Dinghy designer's descendants to compete at Worlds
Four great-grandchildren of Ian Proctor to compete in Topper Worlds at Quiberon
Posted on 11 Jul
Monex Welsh Topper Championships at Llandegfedd
35 Welsh sailors and 5 strong visitors from across the border
Posted on 3 Jul
Topper Regional Junior Championships at the WPNSA
South and South-West at the iconic venue
Posted on 1 Jul
Young sailors shine at Welsh Club Championships
70 sailors descend on Dale in Pembrokeshire for inaugural event
Posted on 24 Jun
RYA Scotland Pathway Championships 2026
Bringing over 90 young sailors to Loch Lomond
Posted on 24 Jun
NEYYSA North Region Youth & Junior Championships
An amazing weekend of sailing competition and friendship at Derwent Reservoir
Posted on 23 Jun
Topper traveller at Parkstone
An epic day's sailing in great but sometimes tough conditions
Posted on 15 Jun
Catch Rooster on the Van Shop Tour!
It's a busy summer ahead for the team at Rooster
Posted on 14 Jun
Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Cardiff Bay
Six races were completed for all fleets, with coach support for some
Posted on 12 Jun
Optos Scottish Schools Brown Cup at Loch Earn
A great day off school!
Posted on 11 Jun
Cambridgeshire Youth League at Grafham Water
Friendships are forged between the five local clubs
Posted on 8 Jun
Hayling Island Open Youth Race Week preview
15 races are scheduled plus a packed social calendar
Posted on 4 Jun
Optos Scottish Schools Brown Cup preview
Loch Earn SC looking forward to welcoming around 60 young sailors
Posted on 4 Jun
Bosham SC Junior Regatta
Another impressive turnout of 88 boats took to the water
Posted on 29 May
Topper Southwest Traveller at Brixham
Top four places all within one point of each other
Posted on 22 May
Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Llandegfedd
33 boats took to the water on an unseasonably cold day
Posted on 19 May
Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Port Dinorwic
RYA Pathway training paying off
Posted on 15 May
Topper National Series event 4 at Hayling Island
Northern Irish correspondent reflects on GPS tracking and the calm of Topper Russ
Posted on 14 May
Topper Southwest Traveller Series at Paignton
Some tightly fought races in the sunshine
Posted on 4 May
Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Tata Steel
Young sailors from across the region enjoy an exciting day on the water
Posted on 4 May
ITCA Invitational Training at Grafham Water
With an expert team of highly skilled coaches
Posted on 4 May
Young sailors compete in Dragon Series at Gresford
With a coach-supported training fleet there was competition for all levels
Posted on 29 Apr
Northamptonshire Youth Series leg 2 at Middle Nene
Birds of prey take to the water
Posted on 29 Apr
Rotters and Colanders
Initiatives which blow preconceptions about sailing out of the water
Posted on 28 Apr
Links
Topper UK Nationals Attendance
see the full nationals attendance table here

Photos

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Days 2 and 3 - NSSA National Youth Regatta at Downs supported by P&B
© Jonathan Bentman
Day 1 - NSSA National Youth Regatta at Downs supported by P&B
© Jonathan Bentman
Day 1 - NSSA National Youth Regatta at Downs supported by P&B
© Jonathan Bentman
Day 1 - NSSA National Youth Regatta at Downs supported by P&B
© Jonathan Bentman
Day 1 - NSSA National Youth Regatta at Downs supported by P&B
© Jonathan Bentman
Isaac Dickenson, first Junior - 40th Anniversary Regatta at Notts County
© David Eberlin
ITCA Rooster Southern Topper Traveller Spring Series
© Sally Wilson
Hendricks Long wins the 5.3 fleet - ITCA Rooster Southern Topper Traveller Spring Series
© Sally Wilson
ITCA Rooster Southern Topper Traveller Spring Series
© Andy Wealthy
ITCA Rooster Southern Topper Traveller Spring Series
© Sally Wilson
Welsh Sailing Dragon Series at Llandudno
© Amaya Taaffe Photography
Great-grandchildren of Topper designer Ian Proctor preparing to compete at the World Championships
© Nick Morley
Great-grandchildren of Topper designer Ian Proctor preparing to compete at the World Championships
© Nick Morley
Monex Welsh Topper Championships at Llandegfedd Sailing Club
© Nick Morley
Topper South and South-West Regional Junior Championships at the WPNSA
© ITCA UK
Topper South and South-West Regional Junior Championships at the WPNSA
© ITCA UK
First Topper, Rowena Adams - 13th SESCA Antigua Sailing Day Regatta
© Mike Steele
Topper fleet start - NEYYSA North Region Youth & Junior Championships at Derwent Reservoir
© Dave Wood
Topper traveller at Parkstone
© Stuart Browning
Topper traveller at Parkstone
© Stuart Browning
Topper traveller at Parkstone
© Stuart Browning
Topper traveller at Parkstone
© Stuart Browning
Bosham SC Junior Regatta
© Paddy Mirams
Topper Southwest Traveller at Brixham
© Stuart Browning
Topper Southwest Traveller at Brixham
© Stuart Browning
Topper Southwest Traveller at Brixham
© Stuart Browning
Topper Southwest Traveller at Brixham
© Stuart Browning
Topper Southwest Traveller at Brixham
© Stuart Browning
Topper Southwest Traveller at Brixham
© Stuart Browning
Topper Southwest Traveller at Brixham
© Stuart Browning