Date:- 5th to 11th August 2017
Who Sails:- 1 x Youth
Details :- The Topper was designed by Ian Proctor whose other boats include the ever popular Wayfarer.
It was originally constructed in GRP but this was changed quite early on to an injection moulding construction. After well over 20 years of continuous production (approaching 50,000 boats!) it is the outstanding build quality, durability and innovative design features that have made the Topper one of the most popular boats in Britain.
Anticipated - approx. 250+ competitors - racing on 3 courses: 5.3 fleet, 4.2 fleet and a regatta fleet.
Hull: lightweight and car – toppable Hull Construction: injection moulded polypropylene.
Length 3.4m - Beam 1.2m - Sail Area 5.2 sq m.
12th to 18th August 2017
The Merlin Rocket was designed in 1946 by Jack Holt and by now there are over 3,700 boats built!
This is now considered to be the ultimate hiking dinghy for two people - refined over 70 years of development and an extremely modern class providing excellent racing throughout the UK.
Thie Championship in Pwllheli will be for three fleets - gold, silver and bronze and all competitors will race together for the championship as well as their fleet trophies and prizes.
More information about this event on the Event Web Site here
13th to 14th May 2017.
The Merlin Rocket was designed in 1946 by Jack Holt and by now there are over 3,700 boats built!
This is now considered to be the ultimate hiking dinghy for two people - refined over 70 years of development and an extremely modern class providing excellent racing throughout the UK.
More information on the Merlin Rocket here - Also note the Merlin Rockets return to Pwllheli In August fo rtheir Championship see here