Topper (dinghy)
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The Topper is an 11 foot 43 kg (95 lb) sailing dinghy designed by Ian Proctor. The Topper was a one-design boat until 2023 when a new version was produced, and is sailed mostly around the British Isles. It was recognised as a World Sailing Class. The boat previously constructed from polypropylene, and now roto moulded, is popular as a racing boat or for sail training. The class association (ITCA) organise racing events, which range from small travellers to major championships. The RYA run squads alongside the events; in these squads young sailors who are given specialist race coaching.
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Development | |
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Designer | Ian Proctor |
Year | 1977 |
Design | One-Design |
Name | Topper |
Boat | |
Crew | 1 |
Hull | |
Type | Monohull |
Construction | Polypropylene/Polyethylene |
Hull weight | 94 lb (43 kg) |
LOA | 11 ft 1 in (3.38 m) |
Beam | 3 ft 11 in (1.19 m) |
Hull appendages | |
Keel/board type | Daggerboard |
Rig | |
Rig type | Cat rig |
Sails | |
Mainsail area | 6.4 m2 (69 sq ft)
5.3 m2 (57 sq ft) 4.2 m2 (45 sq ft) |
Racing | |
D-PN | 110.4[1] |
RYA PN | 1301[2] |
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