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Pwllheli Sailing Club set for Topper World Championships in August 2014

by Gareth Roberts 15 Jan 2014 12:33 GMT 8-15 August 2014
Pwllheli Sailing Club are hosting the Topper worlds in August 2014 © Peter Newton / www.peternewton.zenfolio.com

Pwllheli - Top of the Worlds

The International Topper Class Association and Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club are pleased to announce that local chandlery company, Firmhelm are supporting the World Championship 2014.

Over 700 sailors, coaches and their families are expected to visit Pwllheli for this championship that is to be held between August 8-15 2014.

Gareth Roberts, Events Manager, Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club said "The Topper World championship 2014 is our major international event in this year's sailing calendar and we will be offering our Top Welsh Welcome to competitors and families. Sailors will be racing on one of the best sailing waters in Britain, while families will have a chance to visit the many attractions of the Llyn and Snowdonia and experience our unique Welsh heritage and culture."

Jane Butterworth of Firmhelm Ltd says "Our daughter Chloe has been sailing a Topper competitively for the last four years and is a member of the RYA National Intermediate and Welsh National Squads, she is really looking forward to seeing all the Nations coming to her doorstep to compete for the International Topper Class Association World Championships 2014 and is keen to do well herself on her home waters in her last year in the Class."

Pwllheli Sailing Club are hosting the Topper worlds in August 2014 - photo © Peter Newton / www.peternewton.zenfolio.com
Pwllheli Sailing Club are hosting the Topper worlds in August 2014 - photo © Peter Newton / www.peternewton.zenfolio.com

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