The Topper Book

Dave Cockerill, John Caig

Edition:	2024
Format:	Paperback
Size:	240 x 170 mm

£16⁹⁹

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The Topper Sailing Bible

Expert guide to sailing and racing the Topper dinghy

The Topper Book is your comprehensive guide to mastering the skills and techniques needed to excel in Topper dinghy sailing.

Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps in a Topper, a club racer aiming to improve your results, or an aspiring champion, this book provides expert advice and practical guidance to help you achieve your sailing goals.

Comprehensive Coverage

The Topper Book covers all aspects of Topper sailing, including:

Rigging and setting up your Topper
Basic sailing techniques and boat handling
Developing skills on all points of sailing
Race tuning and advanced techniques
Racing strategies and tactics for competitive success
Specific advice for all three Topper rigs (4.2, 5.3, and 6.4)

Expert Guidance

Written by Dave Cockerill, GBR's longest-serving National Topper Coach, and John Caig, a former Topper National and European Champion, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and experience. It features insights from recent Topper World and National Champions, providing you with the latest techniques and strategies for success.

About the Authors

Dave Cockerill has extensive experience coaching Topper sailors at all levels, from beginners to national champions. He played a key role in introducing the centre mainsheet and 4.2 sail to the Topper class.

John Caig is a highly accomplished sailor with national and European titles in the Topper class. He is also a two-time Fireball World Champion and a former member of the British Olympic Yachting Team.

Praise for Topper Book

"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