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In the News (Mon 28 Dec 09)

  
 Yachts and Other Sail Boats
Dinghies are ideal crafts to learn to sail on and if you are considering buying a dinghy there are plenty of manufacturers to consider including Laser Dinghy, which make a range of dinghies from the small pico (ideal for beginners) through to the Laser SB3 sportsboat.
The Mirror dinghy is the classic family sailing dinghy and is used by beginners, the experienced sailor, and for racing.
A catamaran is a type of boat consisting of two hulls joined by a frame whilst a trimaran is a multihull boat consisting of a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls.
www.sailinginfo4all.co.uk /boattypes/sailing_dinghies.htm   (961 words)

  
 Topper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Topper (film), a 1937 film based on the Smith novels, or one of its sequels
Topper (Corporation), a company that manufactured several popular toys during the 1970's
Topper Headon, the drummer in the band The Clash
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Topper   (199 words)

  
 The Topper Dinghy
The centre has a fleet of 12 Topper dinghies.
John Driscoll (the Royal Yachting Association's Sailing Coach writes: "The Topper dinghy has a unique place in the world of sailing instruction.
It pays to have the self-bailer operating and the boat kept free of water and as light as possible, but the bailer in the operating position does cause drag, so it is best to have it open only if it is really needed.
www.dswc.org /topper.htm   (898 words)

  
 Topper Dinghies at the Bosun's Locker
- The unstoppable ISO - 'Dinghy of the decade'.
The Boss is the definitive expression of excellence from Topper International.
is a really high performance sailboat that extends the Topper International range and delivers excitement without the need for great body strengh and weight.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/BOSUN/topper.html   (200 words)

  
 McCready Sailboats Ltd. ---- www.McCreadySailboats.co.uk
The topper is renowned as a one design boat for all ages and abilities.
Constructed from polypropylene, the topper is light but is tough and can take a lot of punishment.
The Topper has the advantage of simplicity which caters for those newly venturing into the sport.
www.netcomuk.co.uk /~sailboat/topperboat.htm   (111 words)

  
 Topper (dinghy) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Topper's hull is made of injection moulded polypropylene and at a compact 11', is easily carried on the roof of a car.
The topper also comes with a 4.7m2 sail for juniors (normal sail area is 5.2m2).
Although previously toppers have been raced rigged with an aft main, recently new racing regulations have come into effect requiring a centre main rig to be compliant.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Topper_(dinghy)   (315 words)

  
 Go Sail ! - information about sailing and racing the topper sailing dinghy
The Topper is car-toppable (hence the name !) and can be rigged in a matter of minutes, sailed, and righted by a child.
The Topper is virtually maintenance free and its proven track record of reliability means that resale values are sky high.
The Topper has become one of the top racing classes of it's type within the U.K. and because of it's world wide racing pedigree, it has attained full international racing status from the International Sailing Federation.
www.go-sail.co.uk /topper.asp   (258 words)

  
 boats.com - Boat Review/Test: The Topper Breeze
Over the years there have been several attempts to produce boats that offer the sailing characteristics of a dinghy combined with the ease of handling more usually associated with a high-performance keelboat.
With the sail drawing, the increase in speed belies the boat's weight and she takes off — if not with explosive dinghy acceleration then at least with a punch that requires the sailors to be well braced on the rack.
Topper's Breeze race version — seen for the first time at the recent London Boat Show — has more sophisticated controls and a refined keel hoist system.
www.boats.com /content/default_detail.jsp?contentid=1106   (1508 words)

  
 Toppers
The Club has a good number of Toppers in its fleet and there are usually a few out either sailing for pleasure, or racing, most Sundays.
The Topper is very popular with kids here because as well as just sailing it, you can play around in it, jump off it, paddle it and tons of other things.
The Topper is a very popular class of boat with many thousands in use worldwide.
www.stmlsc.org.uk /toppers.htm   (147 words)

  
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 USEFUL TIPS FOR TOPPER SAILORS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Toppers should be stored with the deck facing down.
When you are not sailing — REMOVE THE BUNG from your Topper to avoid the hull distorting with changes in air pressure.
Most Topper sailors carry a supply of Topper bungs in the pocket of their buoyancy aids!
www.scottishtoppers.org.uk /pagesscottishtoppers/5_1.html   (503 words)

  
 Dinghy sailing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using (1) the sails and (2) underwater foils (Daggerboard and rudder+Tiller).
Together with (5) 'course made good' (effective choice of route and manoeuvres), these are the five important points of dinghy sailing.
More modern dinghies like the Musto Skiff, RS600 and RS Vareo have also increased dinghy sailing participation around the UK.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dinghy_sailing   (1418 words)

  
 sailpower.com
It may be two and a half years old, but the three-in-one, Ian Howlett/Rob White-designed Topaz dinghy has lost none of its appeal.
Topper International have come up with a dinghy that has that extra something which sets it apart from other boats aiming at beginner/fun market.
The Topper dinghy, now 24 years old, is an excellent example of good design and construction.
www.ybw.com /sp/features/topaz   (1567 words)

  
 Dinghy Sailing - Bisham Abbey Sailing & Navigation School
Dinghy sailing courses take place mainly between April and September, on the River Thames and follow the RYA Dinghy Sailing Scheme for both adults and juniors.
Four day 'Topper'* courses (suitable for children over the age of 12) are available from Tuesday to Friday, between May and September.
These skills are developed during the course and upon completion you should be a safety conscious sailor capable of sailing a dinghy without an instructor in light winds.
www.bishamabbeysailing.co.uk /dinghy.html   (750 words)

  
 Topper International Sailing Dinghy Boats
One of the key advantages that the Topper holds over any pretenders lies in the remarkable sophistication of the manufacturing process.
The Topper hull is INJECTION MOULDED with incredible precision, reaching a level of uniformity quite outside the scope of any other production system - whether hand built or mass produced in GRP or rota moulded plastic.
The Topper requires no maintenance, is easily rigged in a matter of minutes and is cartoppable making it the most versatile of sailboats.
www.wet-windy.co.uk /2110_topper.html   (286 words)

  
 Topper Sailboats
The Topper requires no maintenance, is most versatile of sailboats.
Topper class sailboats in the Philippines homepage of Philippine Topper Association Topper Racing.
The Topper Class is one of the most respected sailboat racing classes in the Philippines owned or managed by TLYC.
www.sailing1000.com /sailing1/topper-sailboats.html   (471 words)

  
 Clamcleats - Marine Applications
Controlling the centreplate of a cruising dinghy or dayboat is made easier by adding an extra purchase.
The slim shape of the well-proven CL211 Mk1 Racing Junior cleat lends itself to stacking a number of cleats together, here in a neat angled recess in the thwart of the MRX prototype dinghy.
The mainsheet horse "performance pack" on the popular Topper dinghy uses a CL236 Roller Fairlead Racing Junior cleat to provide an extra purchase to make a system that is more powerful and easier to adjust.
www.clamcleat.com /applications/marine.asp   (1467 words)

  
 Go Sail ! - information about sailing and racing the Topper Topaz Unosailing dinghy
Rigging is simplicity itself such as the simple two-part plug in mast and mastgate system, proven features from the Topper dinghy, they take all the drama out of erecting a mast singlehanded.
The sail can be easily reefed around the mast when the wind increases - or to reduce the sail area for teaching very young children to sail with confidence.
The high tech rudder lifting system which allows the blade to be set and locked in any position at the flick of a wrist and the profiled daggerboard are also established features of the Topper.
www.go-sail.co.uk /topazuno.asp   (204 words)

  
 Car-Topper 11 - Geodesic AiroLITE Boats
The Car-Topper 11™ Dinghy is a great boat for the fisherman; there is room enough for two people and their gear.
The vee bottom hull form is a lot more seaworthy than the traditional flat bottom skiff.
The sailing version is an ideal entry-level dinghy.
www.gaboats.com /boats/cartopper11.html   (109 words)

  
 Sailing Dinghy for sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
United Kingdom - This is an example advert only, you can advertise your sailing dinghy on this website for free....
United Kingdom - Hulls are very stiff with no stress marks or repairs to beam area, there are some cosmetic repairs to be done to the underside of one of the hulls (the boat was pulled onto a beach ONCE!) hence the price.
It's a great fun boat for recreation/racing, which can be sailed with 1 or 2 persons.
www.theyachtmarket.com /static/boattype_sailing_dinghy_1.html   (296 words)

  
 ITCA South West Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Topper is an International Class one-design dinghy, designed by Ian Proctor and introduced in 1978.
The Topper’s popularity with sailors means that it is one of the fastest growing classes in the UK today.
The class is administered by the International Topper Class Association (ITCA) that is organised into Areas.
www.topper.org.uk   (219 words)

  
 Sailing news as it happens - Yachts and Yachting Online
The dinghies were split into 2 fleets for the races with a combined Laser and Topper dinghy fleet starting before the more numerous Optimist fleet.
The breeze strengthened during the day and a small number of the lighter sailors capsized and righted their dinghies while awaiting the start of the second race as they were caught out by gusts and lulls in the wind as it built.
Notable performances were achieved by Topper dinghy sailor 17 year old Sarah Blagden (Carsington SC) as well as 13 year old Ben Crossdale (Ogston SC).
www.intersail.co.uk /news/?article=22551   (874 words)

  
 Wet and Windy New Topper and Packages
Topper Preperation for new boats(Reference #Topperprep) This is a service that makes sure your boat is ready to sail. it includes
Topper Trolley M/C with B(Reference #302002WB) Compaterbal with
Topper Boat Cover As U/C With Boat rrp £63(Reference #BK30TPTWB) Can be Uterlised as Undercover
www.wet-windy.co.uk /acatalog/New_Topper_and_Packags.html   (199 words)

  
 Topper Dinghy: Sailboats for Sale
Yachting New Zealand have just recieved their first order of six Topper Topaz TAZ dinghy's as part of their Sailing...
ISAF Class applied for by Topper International as of September 2006
Topper's ‘TOPAZ-technique’ is the envy of the industry.
www.oceanz1.homestead.com /index.html   (340 words)

  
 Trident UK Topper Accessories
There are 45,000 Topper dinghies and this is the only book on how to sail and race them. Colour photos and photo sequences show how to rig the boat (with either stern or centre mainsheet), and how to sail and race it to championship standard.
The Topper is now one of the four RYA recognised Junior Pathway Classes, with national and zone squads feeding into the RYA recognised youth classes. Its popularity is increasing in leaps and bounds.
This item is a brand new clew webbing tie down strap,suitable for a Laser or Topper. The webbing strap goes through a heavy duty plastic ring so will not scratch the boom and has velcro adjustment.
www.trident-uk.com /shop/acatalog/Accessories88.html   (338 words)

  
 The Dinghy Shop - sailing dinghies for sale.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Welcome to The Dinghy Shop, where you can advertise your sailing boat for free.
There will shortly be a full dinghy chandlery, where you can order your parts - from shackles to sails, chandlery to clothing, with free delivery, at discounted prices.
Also you can put up details of a dinghy that you are looking for.
www.dinghyshop.co.uk   (264 words)

  
 McCready Sailboats Ltd. ---- www.McCreadySailboats.co.uk
McCready Sailboats are the main dinghy and windsurfing specialists in Northern Ireland.
We are the sole dealers in Northern Ireland for the Laser range of sailboats including Dart catamarans, and the Topper dinghy.
In addition to our wide range of spares and accessories for most sailing dinghies and Windsurfers we also carry a comprehensive range of fittings, rope, paint, covers, trailers and trolleys, gloves, watches, books, etc.
www.netcomuk.co.uk /~sailboat/home.htm   (160 words)

  
 Sailing Sessions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Choose to learn in either a Topper dinghy with your instructor alongside you in the safety boat, or in a two-man dinghy such as the Enterprise or Wanderer with the instructor in the boat with you.
The advantage of the Topper over two-man dinghies is that you will inevitably get more practice of the skills taught.
At the end of the course you should be able to sail a triangular course around the lake.
www.readingsc.org.uk /sessions.htm   (315 words)

  
 Sailing Dinghies for sale UK, used sailing dinghies, new dinghy sales, free photo ads - Topper - Apollo Duck
This grey topper is in very good condition, it comes with 2 sales and all rigging, rudder and dagger board ready to sail.
Topper hull 32542 with all other parts - spars, foils, sail, ropes- BRAND NEW!
Topper no 36298, pink hull with white, yellow and pink sail.
sailingdinghies.apolloduck.co.uk /private.phtml?cid=105   (380 words)

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