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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.

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Show news Comets and Toppers at Durleigh
The intention was to make boat recovery smooth, and the system certainly worked
Posted on 21 Oct SW Topper training and Traveller 7 at Swanage
25 boats visit this friendly club for the first time
Posted on 30 Sep Island Barn Reservoir Topper Open
A rewarding situation for Race Officers at Island Barn
Posted on 29 Sep ITCA Southern Topper Traveller at Hill Head
With lots of waves to surf downwind
Posted on 26 Sep Topper SW Travellers Series at Exe
Close racing in Devon
Posted on 9 Sep Junior and Youth open meeting at Notts County
It was notable how the standard has improved since last year
Posted on 8 Sep Topper Swallows & Amazons on the River Dart
Sailors of all ages experienced an unforgettable day
Posted on 27 Aug An unprecedented Topper grand slam
Hurricane Hari's Nationals win secures quadruple-title achievement
Posted on 20 Aug World championship success for Draycote Academy
Sailors have smashed out medal winning performances at two major world championships
Posted on 6 Aug Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Overall
Hari Clark wraps up a convincing win in the 5.3 class
Posted on 3 Aug Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Day 3
The fleet launched at noon in a 8/9 knots westerly on Wednesday
Posted on 31 Jul Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Days 1 and 2
Fleet split into the Gold, Silver and Bronze for the Finals Series
Posted on 30 Jul 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
Links
Topper UK Nationals Attendance
see the full nationals attendance table here

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Comet and Topper sprint racing at Durleigh
© DSC Comet and Topper sprint racing at Durleigh
© DSC Alex Murray, third overall - GP Watercraft Southwest Topper Traveller 7 at Swanage
© SSC Harry Macloud, first 5.3 overall - GP Watercraft Southwest Topper Traveller 7 at Swanage
© SSC Brooke Browning, first female sailor - GP Watercraft Southwest Topper Traveller 7 at Swanage
© SSC GP Watercraft Southwest Topper Traveller 7 at Swanage
© SSC GP Watercraft Southwest Topper Traveller 7 at Swanage
© SSC GP Watercraft Southwest Topper Traveller 7 at Swanage
© SSC Topper 4.2s keep up with 5.3s downwind during the Island Barn Reservoir Topper Open
© IBRSC Youth Open and Emma Nettleship Regatta at Bough Beech Sailing Club
© Sarah Seddon Youth Open and Emma Nettleship Regatta at Bough Beech Sailing Club
© Sarah Seddon Youth Open and Emma Nettleship Regatta at Bough Beech Sailing Club
© Sarah Seddon Youth Open and Emma Nettleship Regatta at Bough Beech Sailing Club
© Sarah Seddon Macarena in a swamped boat - 96th Otter Week in Burnham
© Sailfish Welsh Youth and Junior Championships at Plas Heli
© RYA Cymru Wales A mixed fleet during Tamesis Club's Thursday evening series
© Carolyne Vines Topper Southwest Travellers Series at Exe
© Stuart Browning Topper Southwest Travellers Series at Exe
© Stuart Browning Topper Southwest Travellers Series at Exe
© Stuart Browning Topper Southwest Travellers Series at Exe
© Stuart Browning Close racing at the gybe mark - Junior and Youth open meeting at Notts County
© David Eberlin Soon after the start - Junior and Youth open meeting at Notts County
© David Eberlin Broadland Youth Regatta - Topper Fleet
© Trish Barnes Fun on the lake - Blackwater SC's cadet week
© Alan Adkins Ruben Cunliffe Receives Trophy for Under 21 from CBR President Susan Noormohammed in the Cardigan Bay Regatta at New Quay, Wales
© Roma Kearns Ruben Cunliffe Wins Big in Borrowed Topper in the Cardigan Bay Regatta at New Quay, Wales
© Roma Kearns Topper Swallows & Amazons on the River Dart
© Svetlana Jones Topper Swallows & Amazons on the River Dart
© Svetlana Jones Topper Swallows & Amazons on the River Dart
© Svetlana Jones Hari Clark racing in the Topper UK Nationals at Weymouth
© ITCA GBR
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