Topper Open

It’s been 15 years since Sutton held a Topper Open so we wanted to go in with a bang, and we certainly did just that.
20 boats set sail on the light and shifty day. 8 of which were Sutton boats.

In the first race James was leading until the wind suddenly dropped and there was a raft of about six boats. A visitor and I took this as an opportunity to catch up. Then James got going, I had suddenly gone from about eighth place to second- but not everyone was as lucky as me- and we were closely followed by Andy Salt.
James and I were leading until the end, when I foolishly thought there was another lap so did not tack. Andy saw my mistake and tacked straight away, finishing second.

After a well-earned lunch (thanks to Graham, Sue and Laura) we headed onto the water for the second race- and a new course. The wind had now picked up a little and some of the smaller sailors were struggling, the race was won by Andy Salt.

The third race came and there were two contenders for first place- Andy and James- both of which had gained a first place. Unfortunately James didn’t get a great start so Andy won.

A big thank you has to go to Purple Marine for sponsoring the event and also Alan Turner and all the team for all their hard work.

I would like to say well done to everyone who took part and I hope that we can have such a great event again next year.

Georgina Fletcher t.f.c