Welcome to the International Topper Class Association (GBR)
We are proud to be the UK arm of the International Class Association for the Topper sailing dinghy. The Topper is an iconic single handed sailing dinghy that has provided years of pleasure to sailors around the world, with nearly 50,000 boats now sold. From its early days as a family fun boat, a role it still fulfils to perfection, the Topper has evolved to become one of the UKs most popular single handed racing dinghies. Follow the links below to find out more.
Racing and Coaching
As an RYA recognised junior class, Topper racing can be amongst the most varied and competitive in the UK. A class renowned for its friendliness, find out how to race a Topper and join the fun.
Getting started
Toppers can be found at almost every UK sailing club. With 2 sail choices available, Toppers can now be sailed by everyone from young children through to small adults.
Toppers near me
ITCA organise training and racing around the UK. With a network of Area Reps, most people will find advice, and fun sailing close to where they live.
Topper News
Jessica Powell wins NS5 and Clinches 2022-2023 NS Series Title Read More
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The GJW Direct Topper Winter Championships (NS2) were held at WPNSA on 4th & 5th March 2023. Read More
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About Topaz Sailboats
Topaz Sailboats are the recreational line of sailboats manufactured by Topper International Ltd. in Kent, England. With over 30 years of experience in thermoplastic engineering, Topaz Sailboats made to be lighter, stiffer, stronger and more consistent in their production than the competition.
Comprised of three laminated layers of rotomolded polyethylene, Topaz Sailboats are manufactured by a small team with keen attention to precision and detail. The result are hulls that are rugged but sophisticated in design, with greater uniformity in production and lower tolerance for variance in density and wall thickness. When measured against the competition, Topaz Sailboats prove to have greater levels of structural uniformity, and greater quality and specification of the fittings and sails.
Plastic boats are reflective of the future. They offer lower cost of maintenance and are are fully recyclable. With their durability and ease of use, it’s easy to understand why they bear consideration in your search for the perfect sailboat. Please feel encouraged to reach out to our team to learn more! MORE DETAILS
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The outstanding line-up includes the classic TOPPER; the super simple TAZ; the family oriented multi-role MAGNO and OMEGA; the racy but user friendly VIBE and XENON; and the incredibly versatile multi-rig TOPAZ.
Each sailboat is designed for a specific type of sailing. From young beginners, older newcomers, fun sailors, cruising or club racing. Many of the boats offer a unique versatility due to the perfect combination of power and control that Topper Sailboats are now renowned.
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Top 10 Topper Tips
Hello! As you may have gathered from the title, I'm going to share with you the many boat-prep tips and tricks which I've picked up during my time in the Topper National Squad.
I do not claim ownership over these; the nature of the class is to help everyone and so many people helped me, so now it's my turn.
Tip no.1: You can make yourself an emergency bailer in case yours breaks in a race. It is very simple and you don’t need to be a technical whizz (I asked my school’s DT department to use the laser cutter) :-D
- Get two bits of plastic (any kind, it really doesn’t matter) 13cm by 5.5cm
- Put a couple of holes in them
- Then pop some elastic through and thread on a bobble
- You can then insert this into the bailer hole if it breaks and tighten the elastic – no water will come in!
Tip no.2: Last year, my UJ (the bendy bit which attaches the tiller to the extension) broke. Afterwards, I was advised to use a RWO R0842 Race Omniflex Joint With Rope Core which has a piece of rope running through the middle, which means that even if the plastic breaks then there is still the rope keeping the tiller and extension together.
A few of my friends have broken theirs as well and honestly, it’s worth it for the sake of £15 because you would definitely lose a race or an afternoon sailing if it goes as it’s very hard to sail without a tiller extension – trust me, I’ve tried!
Tip no.3: Take off the extra piece of rope at the top of your downhaul, and then thread the blocks with 2 metres of rope - either the Rooster Spliceable Dyneema or the Rooster Control Spliceable Polyester Control Line - I suggest the 4mm Rooster SDC rope. This allows you to pull more on.
Tip no.4: Use a Rooster Topper Adjustable Toestrap . Honestly, this is a game changer. I feel that the need to adjust your toe-strap is not really stressed enough in Toppers, while in Lasers it’s hammered home. If you have a tight toe-strap downwind it makes it much easier to save death rolls, and a loose toe-strap upwind gives you that extra bit of leverage.
Tip no.5: Have you ever experienced it when you’re approaching the windward mark and yanking your kicker off with all your might, but it just won’t release? Then it may be worth adjusting the angle of your bottom kicker block cleat up one or two notches. When you buy them they’re too low, which makes it easy to pull on kicker but a nightmare to pull off, and also wears the rope away quickly. I would definitely advise playing around with the angle a bit in training and finding what works for you.
This is how to do it:
- Unscrew the screw (make sure you don’t lose the bolt!)
- Twist the circular bit up so the ball bearings realign
- Re-screw it
Here is a picture of my kicker and the angle I found worked best:
Tip no.6: The standard plastic traveller fairleads break very quickly and this can be really annoying. Therefore, I found that using the ALLEN A.282A ALUMINIUM FAIRLEAD was much better and hardly showed any signs of wear after a year’s use. Don’t worry, I passed measurement at both the Worlds and Nationals last year with these – they are completely legal so why not use them?!
Tip no7: Back. Up. Everything. Literally, Toppers break a lot because they were never meant to be raced – I mean, just look at the shape of the bow…
I would say the most important back up is the mast webbing strap because as soon as they start to wear, they go – even if you check them in the morning, they could start to wear in race one and break in race two. If you purchase a Sailing Solutions Mast Webbing Kit then it already comes with a back up piece of Dyneema. Also, I would recommend using the Sailing Solutions one over the standard Topper one because they are definitely stronger.
Tip no.8: In addition to the previous back up, I would suggest putting a back up on for the metal ring as well (in case the rivet comes out). To do this, just tie a piece of Dyneema or Rooster Spectwelve rope to the metal ring and tie the other end to the mast (below where it goes into the mast gate). This needs to be tight enough to ensure the ring does not end up halfway up the mast if it breaks, but loose enough to allow the mast to rotate.
When rigging your boat, make sure that this rope goes OUTSIDE the mast gate (otherwise it wears away really quickly and prevents mast rotation).
Tip no.9: The Rooster Sailing Solutions Boom Webbing Kit comes with a back up for the boom’s webbing strap (as shown below):
Tip no.10: You should undo the webbing every three months or so to check for any wear underneath. This part of the boom is a weak point because there is a hole for the rivet. Maybe ask my fellow Topper Sailor Jake Bowhay about this one as he has bent many a boom…
Thank you for reading this and I hope you have found it useful. Keep your eyes out because I will be posting another blog, with more tips, soon!
Frances Fox
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And Yet More Topper Tips!
Hello! Following on from my last top ten tips from my time in the Topper National Squad, these are the next ten! Tip no.11: Topper introduced a new style sail with a webbing strap to stop the sail slipping down the top of the mast as the halyard loop stretches....
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Topper is a 11 ′ 1 ″ / 3.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Ian Proctor and built by Topper International starting in 1965.
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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
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Topper sailing from Start to Finish
A new sailing season is fast approaching and with it comes a new edition of The Topper Book – Topper sailing from Start to Finish.
Written by GBR’s longest-serving National Topper Coach, Dave Cockerill, and John Caig, a former Topper National & European Champion, who went on to twice win the Fireball World Championship.
The book features recent Topper World and National Champions and is the bible for Topper sailing.
UK Topper National Champion Jess Powell demonstrates the techniques required, as well as what not to do, in over 300 photos and has contributed to the text, making sure it is completely relevant to today’s Topper sailors.
This is the only book which shows you how to rig, sail and race the Topper – right up to World Champion standard. It is packed full of advice, go-fast tips, photo sequences and diagrams.
And includes a must read Guide For Parents.
This new third edition covers all three Topper rigs (4.2, 5.3 and 6.4) and is fully up to date with details of the new rota-moulded (grey) boats as well as the traditional injection-moulded (red) boats.
If your visiting the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on Saturday 24th February drop by the Topper International stand (L30) at 2.30pm for the launch of this new edition.
It will also be available on the Fernhurst Books stand (M32) – next to Rooster. This will be an opportunity to meet Dave Cockerill and Jess Powell.
Details at Fernhurstbooks.com
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Behind the scenes of the new Topper dinghy design
Monday, October 2nd, 2023
Written by: Marine Industry News
In 2021, Topper International faced a challenge when the deck mould used in the manufacture of its flagship Topper dinghy was found to have cracked, bringing production to a halt. Until the point the Topper deck mould cracked, production had been continuous for nearly 40 years. Topper dinghies numbered almost 50,000 and were raced across five continents, with all boats having been manufactured from what were, certainly for a time, the world’s largest injection moulds.
These tools and the process had revolutionised boat production when it was first set up in 1976 – their original lifespan was predicted to be around 10,000 Toppers.
Topper dinghy – the history
Taking just eight minutes to produce a hull and a deck using twinned kirksite moulds, the 3.4 metre long, 1600 tonne machines produced matched parts, accurate to within 0.020in, using a series of hot and cold ‘runners’ to aid material flow and with injection speed carefully monitored to ensure uniformity.
Hull and deck were self-coloured, UV stable and required no finishing or painting, eliminating delays associated with conventional boat manufacture. Using an electrical fusion technique (later patented) to seal the hull and deck together, the full assembly and fit out process took less than three hours. For the first time, boats could be sold from stock – ideal for export.
The process allowed boats to be made from polypropylene, meaning they were lighter and significantly more robust than the original glass fibre model (known as the OD11, which had been developed from an original wooden prototype, in 1969).
Maurice Robin, a pioneer in new technology for use in the automotive industry, had proposed the concept to Topper designer Ian Proctor (left) at the 1973 London International Boat Show. His company, Rolinx (a subsidiary of ICI), was a leader in the injection moulding industry. Proctor – a keen innovator as well as Yachtsman of the Year and a Royal Designer for Industry – immediately saw the potential. Funding was sought from the National Enterprise Board, ICI and Guinness, with the machine costing £1.5m in today’s terms. Manufacture took place at Dunhill Boats, with the Topper credited at the time as the largest injection moulded product in the world.
Not only did the boat win multiple design awards, including the 1977 Design Council Design Award, but it led to a worldwide proliferation of the class that was unprecedented in the dinghy market.
Production remained at Dunhill Boats until the mid-1980s when it was taken over by Topper International Ltd and manufacture switched to Germany. The class received ‘international’ status from World Sailing in 1994 and is also an RYA Junior Pathway class. It has been the proving ground for many Olympic sailors. In 2012 the Topper was further celebrated when it was displayed in the V&A museum in London and also in the Science Museum, in a dual celebration of British design and innovation.
The new Topper design
Today, with huge investment from Topper International and working in close consultation with Ian Proctor Designs (the licensor) and Roger Proctor, the popular recreational and racing class has been granted a bright future.
With the cost of repair to the original moulds estimated at £1.5-2m, and with pressure to increase production volume from the moulding factory, Topper International looked to alternative manufacturers; however, the size of the mould limited options.
Further alternatives included replacing part of the cracked mould, manufacturing in glass fibre or three-part moulding in polypropylene, but these were dismissed for practical and sustainability reasons. Instead, a more modern method of rota moulded polyethylene was chosen, drawing on Topper International’s 25 years of expertise in manufacturing their Topaz range of dinghies and catamarans and bringing the boat in line with most contemporary dinghy designs.
Manufactured in one mould, with hull and deck produced as one sealed unit, the rota moulded Topper is made using a three-layer TRILAM sandwich in a process unique to Topper International. The multiaxial moulding process is computer controlled to ensure consistent distribution of sugarfine powder to form the layers; foaming agent is added to the central layer which creates a dense ‘honeycomb’ core to ensure rigidity of the hull. A specialist cooling jig regulates shrinkage and ensures uniformity of weight.
Ensuring the original design and performance remained unaltered to preserve the boat’s one-design status was crucial; Topper says that extensive on-water testing, at both inland and at coastal venues, proves this has been achieved. As part of this, the Topper’s original soft leach sail and anodised two-part rig have been retained. Brass fittings incorporated into the hull moulding have increased strength, while minor adjustments to the selfbailer positioning and cockpit ergonomics have increased sailor comfort; hatches have been included to aid the production process and can be converted for storage of small items.
On-demand production and fit out of the new boat now takes place wholly within the UK, streamlining logistics. Although the overall production process is longer, increased efficiencies mean that the builder says the cost of the new process has not been passed onto the consumer.
Futureproofing a classic
The new rota moulded Topper was launched at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show in March 2023 with a distinctive grey colourway giving a futureproof aesthetic.
The update has been approved by World Sailing and class associations worldwide, and demand for the new boat has come from clubs, export dealers and individuals.
In July 2023, the Topper World Championships was held at the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Ireland. Of the 261 boats competing approximately 80 were the new Topper rota moulded model. Roger Proctor says his father would have approved of the move to a modern production method, and he applauds “the investment made by Topper International to secure the future of the much-loved class for both racing and recreational sailors for generations to come.”
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One response to “behind the scenes of the new topper dinghy design”.
Prior to the polypropylene hull the topper was mouldef in GRP by Maple Plastic in Slough. One of the Dunghill brothers regularly helped with the finishing off.
This article was written and/or edited by the UK-based MIN team.
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The Perfect Cruiser.
It is a family sailboat that provides rewarding performance with comfortable and safe capacity for seven family and friends.
The combination of the stability and performance together with reefing and easy control systems mean the Omega is the ultimate multi purpose family sailboat. The attention to detail given to the boat design and the deck layout means the Omega delivers versatility, comfort and performance without compromise. As you’d expect the Omega is ideal for family cruising and teaching newcomers. Customers also appreciate the low levels of maintenance and incredible value for money.
Omega Features
The Omega is the largest in the Topper range. The hull, at 4.7m long, 1.88m wide and with a depth of nearly 1m, has capacity for up to seven crew. The Omega is an incredibly versatile boat that is fantastic fast day cruising sailboat/ club racer/ school trainer/ family favourite.
The beamy, chined hull inspires great confidence making the Omega more stable and easy to control. The huge, spacious cockpit with its gnav kicker offers roomy and comfortable sailing for a large crew.
The Omega has a furling jib as standard and there is the option of a Dacron sail, more suitable for beginner sailors, or Mylar for greater performance.
The mainsail is equipped with a flotation device and this, together with the boat’s sealed mast offers safe, fun family sailing. Righting lines and grab rails are all fitted as standard.
The Perfect Cruiser
The Topaz Omega is one of the most successful boats in the Topper Range. It is a fantastic all rounder that everyone can enjoy. The reasons for the popularity of the Omega are that it is so versatile, and it is easy to rig, launch and sail.
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Offering more experienced sailors impressive performance potential, pedigree handling and high specification throughout. So you can club race or go for an uplifting blast in your Omega too.
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We have an on-the-road parts and repairs shop and Russ attends various events across the country to fix or replace equipment. He is also a font of knowledge offering general advice and after-care for all our customers.
Below you will find all the support documents available for the Omega and Omega X. If you have any further questions or can’t find what you are looking for please let us know!
Instructions
CE Certificate
UK Certificate
Topaz Manual
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4.2m2 sail. The introduction of the 4.2m2 sail allows eight and nine year old Topper sailors and the smaller older ones to compete alongside the bigger sailors. The small sail is really inexpensive and it's pretty quick in the hands of a 30-40kg sailor. It also doesn't require a new mast or a change of controls.
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Topper Sailboats build the classic, car-toppable, Topper dinghy along with a range of other dinghies from the Taz to the Omega. Sailingfast have been working with Topper since we started back in 2002 and director Duncan has been a Topper coach since 1997. We have an incredible wealth of knowledge, if you are looking for a thingummy or a what's-it-called, we know what you mean and we have it ...
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Tip no.3: Take off the extra piece of rope at the top of your downhaul, and then thread the blocks with 2 metres of rope - either the Rooster Spliceable Dyneema or the Rooster Control Spliceable Polyester Control Line - I suggest the 4mm Rooster SDC rope. This allows you to pull more on. Tip no.4: Use a Rooster Topper Adjustable Toestrap.
Topper is a 11′ 1″ / 3.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Ian Proctor and built by Topper International starting in 1965. ... Topper Class (UK) # Built 45000 Hull Monohull Dinghy Keel Daggerboard ... This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more. Formula. SA/D ...
Topper Topaz Xenon sailing dinghy - Late number boat £1,250 Cruising spec Topper Topaz Xenon dinghy in good overall condition. These boats are excellent and spacious family cruiser / racers - Very comfortable to sail with a nice high boom and lots of space within the wide cockpit area We bought our first Xenon brand new (5091 race spec) in 2007.
17th February 2024. A new sailing season is fast approaching and with it comes a new edition of The Topper Book - Topper sailing from Start to Finish. Written by GBR's longest-serving National Topper Coach, Dave Cockerill, and John Caig, a former Topper National & European Champion, who went on to twice win the Fireball World Championship.
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Topper International (UK) Designer: Ian Proctor: KLSC Leaderboard. Sailboat Calculations Definitions S.A. / Displ.: 42.63: ... (100% fore triangle) and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs. other boats of comparable size. For boats of the same length, generally the higher the S#, the lower the PHRF. Under 2 ...
The update has been approved by World Sailing and class associations worldwide, and demand for the new boat has come from clubs, export dealers and individuals. In July 2023, the Topper World Championships was held at the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Ireland. Of the 261 boats competing approximately 80 were the new Topper rota moulded model.
The Topaz Omega is one of the most successful boats in the Topper Range. It is a fantastic all rounder that everyone can enjoy. ... The Official UK manufacturers of the Topper and Topaz range. Multi-purpose and award-winning sailboats for all abilities. January Sales! Head Office. Ashford, Kent, TN23 6LN +44 (0)1233 629186 +44 (0)1233 629186
Topper Topaz Xenon sailing dinghy - Late number boat £1,250 Cruising spec Topper Topaz Xenon dinghy in good overall condition. These boats are excellent and spacious family cruiser / racers - Very comfortable to sail with a nice high boom and lots of space within the wide cockpit area We bought our first Xenon brand new (5091 race spec) in 2007.
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