Topper Open at Great Moor Sailing Club

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Topper Open at Great Moor Sailing Club

by Robin George 24 Mar 2009 20:34 GMT 21 March 2009

George Meredith leads the fleet during the Topper open at Great Moor SC © Sue Johnson

Prize winners at the Great Moor Topper open © Sue Johnson

Great Moor Sailing Club hosted the first Topper Open Meeting of the Eastern Region 2009 Travellers’ Series. 22 boats competed in near perfect conditions; sun and a good force 3 to 4.

There was some very close racing throughout the fleet with most positions not being settled until the final race.

Overall Results:

1st G Meredith (Grafham Water SC)
2nd G Page (Dabchicks SC)
3rd A Holmen (Hollowell SC)
1st Lady, E Southwell (Stewartby Water Sports Club)

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