The evergreen Topper class

by Mark Jardine 25 Sep 2022 04:00 PDT

2020 South & Southwest British Youth Sailing Regional Junior Championships © Mark Jardine / YachtsandYachting.com

At the Southampton International Boat Show I talked with Sam Norton, the ITCA (GBR) Chair, Russ Dent of Topper Sailboats and Jeremy Entwistle of GJW Direct about the Topper class.

Originally designed by Ian Proctor in 1977, the Topper continues to be a popular dinghy for sailors young and old, attracting big fleets for a range of UK and International events.

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The evergreen Topper class

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