Topper Open at Wilsonian Sailing Club

Stephanie Wicken during the fleet during the Wilsonian Topper open © Roy Winnett

All the competitors after the prize giving at the Wilsonian Topper open © Roy Winnett

Nineteen enthusiastic Topper sailors gathered at Wilsonian Sailing Club for their open meeting on 19th May. A steady 3 – 4 southwesterly, plenty of sunshine and a sparkling sea gave excellent though testing conditions.

A lapping course, one race in the morning and two after lunch, with two count, was the format. A general recall was required in the first race, but they got away clear on the second attempt. Jordon Taylor, Jonathan Hewat and Matt Thomas were soon in the leading pack with Stephanie Wicken chasing behind. On the final round Stephanie Wicken eased ahead to win with Hewat second and Taylor third.

In race 2 Taylor suffered a broken boom, so was unfortunately out of the competition. Hewat, Wicken and George Spedding shared the lead, but a dip and 720 penalty for Wicken allowed Hewat to win with Spedding second and Wicken third.

Hewat was soon in front in race 3 and led all the way with a comfortably win to lift the top prize; Wicken had a disappointing 7th but still held for second overall. While another second for Spedding ensured third prize, a 3rd for Peter Grassick and 4th for Thomas secured fourth and fifth prizes respectively.

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