Topper
4 Seasons
The International Topper is a World Sailing recognised centreboard dinghy. The winners of these Championships are recognised by WS as World Champions. International Topper World Championships have been run since 1982, bianually up to 2006 and annually to present. Venues have included Wales, France, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Austria, UAE, Scotland, Germany, Finland and Norway.
The International Class runs two World Championship series, the first for male and female sailors generally 13 years of age and above with an expected fleet of between 150 and 200 competitors. The second World Championship will run separately for younger sailors using the smaller 4.2m2 sail and with approximately 50 competitors.
The International Class also runs an International Masters Championship open to male and female sailors aged 21 years of age and over. This is not a recognised WS event.
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The Bloody Mary 2016 - Iconic UK Pursuit Race
Episode 1
The 43rd Bloody Mary was held at Queen Mary Sailing Club in January 2016 - the coldest time of the sailing calendar! The iconic pursuit* event is the largest UK inland dinghy race which had 275 boats and 450 sailors enter. Winning the Bloody Mary is a staggering achievement and the 2016 race was ...
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09:32Episode 2John Merricks Tiger Trophy 2016
Episode 2
The Rutland Challenge for the John Merricks Tiger Trophy 2016. Storms Imogen and Henry arrived in the UK for the weekend of the iconic Tiger Trophy - chaotic weather conditions for over 150 sailors with epic footage of extreme sailing at its best. The 420 youth duo Robbie King and Marcus Tressler...
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01:42Episode 3Dinghy Show 2016 - ITCA GBR
Episode 3
Sally Dugdale, Topper ITCA (GBR) Chairman, outlined what is store for the GBR junior sailors in 2016 including increase in the 4.2 fleet.
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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02:06Episode 4Dinghy Show 2016 - Bloopers
Episode 4
RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2016 - Blooper reel with cameo roles from Sally Dugdale (ITCA GBR), Ben Falat (D-One), Simon Moruzzi (Dart 18), John McAfee (NeilPryde Sailing), Dave Hayes (Selden Masts), Tilly Chester & Alice Butterworth (VR Sport Media Crew), Roger Dean (505 GBR), Peter Lillingston (Marl...
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06:21Episode 5Topper Irish Nationals 2016
Episode 5
Digby Fox, top sailing journalist and cameraman, follows the Topper dinghy. A rough cut, but fun to experiment with an iPhone. Thanks to Brian and everyone at the Royal Cork YC for organising a superb championship, and for hosting with your legendary Irish warmth. And thanks to Michael for the J...
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Topper Worlds 2016 - Ballyholme, N Ireland
Episode 6
Digby Fox, top sailing journalist and cameraman, follows the Topper dinghy. Drones, Kestrel Video. Slo-mos, Peter Graham and AMV Productions. Timelapse, Howard Massie. Thanks Ruth, and Michael Meharg for having me aboard and driving perfectly! And to all the youngsters who took Go Pros, especiall...
