Topper Southwest Traveller Series at Paignton Sailing Club
by Harry Macleod 4 May 15:29 BST
26 April 2026
Topper Southwest Traveller Series at Paignton © Stuart Browning
A great event, hosted by Paignton Sailing Club. The Toppers were welcomed to Paignton by the sunshine, with light winds forecast and an easterly swell to add to the conditions. New faces joined the fleet to compete in some tightly fought races.
The Race Officer got the boats out quickly to get racing off, with the wind forecast to drop and a hope of four races to allow a discard.
Race 1, saw steady light airs with an even split up the beat. After 2 rounds Alex took the first win for the 5.3's, closely followed by Edith then Brooke. In the 4.2 fleet it saw Harry McCormick take his first win, in his first ITCA traveller.
The second race got off quickly, with no recalls. The course favoured the left hand, with the first 4 boats finishing closely. Harry MacLeod took race 2 win, with Edith and Alex 2 & 3.
Race 3, saw Alex take his second win of the day, followed by Brooke and Harry.
Going in to the last race, the first places could all change, and the whole fleet were close on points. The race team made an adjustment to the start line, ensuring another clear start and a great race.
Overall Results: (top three)
5.3 fleet
1st Alex M
2nd Edith
3rd Harry
4.2 fleet
1st Harry McCormick
2nd Jonathan
3rd Harriet
The prize table looked amazing, with the popular addition of ducks for race wins. Thank you to Paignton SC, Race officer Sean and his team, Stu and Bex for organising and all the volunteers, competitors and parents.
Looking forward to the next event, across the bay at Brixham Yacht Club.