The Topper Book, 9781909911147
Paperback
A second edition of the popular and only book on sailing the Topper dinghy – one of the UK’s most successful sailing classes.

The Topper Book

topper sailing from start to finish

$37.72

  • Paperback

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    26 September 2014

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Summary

The Topper is a brilliant boat – just under 50,000 have been sold and thousands of people learn the basic skills in Toppers every year. This is the only book which shows you how to rig, sail and race – right up to World Champion standard. It is packed full of advice, go-fast tips, photo sequences and diagrams. 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…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781909911147
ISBN-10:1909911143
Series:Start to Finish
Author:Dave Cockerill, John Caig
Publisher:Fernhurst Books Limited
Imprint:Fernhurst Books Limited
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:128
Edition:2nd
Release Date:26 September 2014
Weight:324g
Dimensions:240mm x 170mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“From a first sail to strategies for racing success, step-by-step photo sequences and diagrams alongside the text help readers to fully visualise what they are trying to achieve.” (Yachts & Yachting, February 2015)

About The Author

Dave Cockerill

Dave Cockerill held the role of RYA Topper UK Head Coach for 14 years. He is the Topper 4.2 National Coach and 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 Yachting team. He is also author of Fernhurst’s Racing: A Beginner’s Manual.

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