Overview
Learn how to get the most out of your Topper dinghy. 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. 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. It starts by describing how to rig and sail the boat before moving on to racing and providing master classes for success in competitions. AUTHORS: Dave Cockerill held the role of RYA Topper UK Head Coach for 14 years. He was instrumental in introducing the centre mainsheet and 4.2 sail to the class. John Caig is a former Topper National & European Champion. He twice won the Fireball World Championship and has been a member of the British Olympic Sailing team. SELLING POINTS: . The only book dedicated to the popular Topper dinghy. . Featuring National & World Champions & written by GBR's longest-serving Topper coach. . Heavily illustrated with photographs of the UK National Champion which help explain the techniques described. 360 colour photographs, 100 diagrams
Full Product Details
Author: Dave Cockerill , Jon Caig
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Imprint: Fernhurst Books Limited
Edition: 3rd New edition
ISBN: 9781912621705
ISBN 10: 1912621703
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 27 February 2024
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print 
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Table of Contents
Foreword; Introduction; PART ONE: GETTING STARTED: Rigging The Boat, The Different Rigs, Sailing Theory, Reefing, Launching, A First Sail, Reaching, Beating, Tacking, Running, Gybing, Capsizing, Landing, Having Fun In Your Topper; PART TWO: RACING: THE BASICS: Introduction & Rules, The Start, Around The Race Course; PART THREE: MASTERCLASSES: Preparing Yourself For Success, Preparing Your Boat For Success, Boatspeed & Boat Handling For Success, Tactics & Strategy For Success, Preparing For An Event, Dave Cockerill’s Guide For Parents ; PART FOUR: TECHNICAL MATTERS: Rigging The Toestraps, Fitting Out A Race-Spec Boom, Rope Kits, Sail Numbers & Telltales, Topper Care & Maintenance, The International Topper Class Association
Reviews
“Having had the pleasure to coach with Dave, I can’t think of anyone more experienced, knowledgeable and passionate about Topper sailing. Dave has inspired generations of Topper sailors over the years and with this book will continue to do so.” (Helena Lucas MBE, Paralympic Gold & Bronze Medallist)
Author Information
Dave Cockerill held the role of RYA Topper UK Head Coach for 14 years. He was instrumental in introducing the centre mainsheet and 4.2 sail to the class. John Caig is a former Topper National & European Champion. He twice won the Fireball World Championship and has been a member of the British Olympic Sailing team. He is also author of Fernhurst Books’ Racing: A Beginner’s Manual.
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