Rooster Southern Topper Travellers event at Bosham Sailing Club

Rooster Southern Topper Travellers event at Bosham © Lawrence Dunn

Topper sailors from around the South of England gathered at Bosham Sailing Club on Sunday 6th October for the annual Topper Open event. The day was spent in glorious sunshine and with plentiful wind. This made for exciting and challenging conditions, producing some superb boat handling and racing by the 40 competitors.

The children and teenagers launched from shore at 11am and spent nearly 4 hours afloat, completing four races in beautiful Chichester Harbour. On display were high level competitive racing skills, as well as sheer grit, determination and perseverance! Not many boats survived the day without a capsize, but invariably the sailor had the boat upright and under way within seconds, and with a smile on their face!

The day was rounded off with a well-deserved competitors' tea, followed by prize-giving. Some departed with silverware, but all agreed it had been a great event.

One visiting parent commented, "This is our favourite Topper fixture of the year. Apart from the stunning scenery, our children always remark how welcoming and encouraging the Bosham organisers are. They genuinely seem pleased to host us."

Rooster Southern Topper Travellers event at Bosham - photo © Lawrence Dunn

Bosham Sailing Club welcomes children and teenagers of all sailing abilities from complete sailing novice to those already racing. They run courses for beginners all the way up to advanced racing. The main cadet fleets are Optimist, Toppers, Fevas, 420s and Lasers. Information about the club, including membership, can be found at: www.boshamsailingclub.co.uk

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