Topper (dinghy)
Class symbol | |
Toppers at Stewartby Open 2005 | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| RYA PN | 1301 |
The Topper is an 11 foot (approx. 3.3m) 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 was previously constructed from polypropylene, and now is roto moulded, which is popular as a racing boat or for sail training.
The class association (ITCA) organises racing events, which range from small travellers to major championships. The Royal Yachting Association run squads alongside the events; in these squads young sailors who are given specialist race coaching. It is sailed widely among junior sailors in the UK and Ireland and there is a growing fleet in China.