NW Traveller #9 @ Bassenthwaite SC

The weekend of the 5th and 6th of July is the weekend of the 2008 North West Topper Area Championships, and it will be held this year at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club in the Lake District.

Racing starts at 11:00 each day, there are camping facilities on site, and for those inclined to wander; some fantactic fells nearby. This is one of the best locations on the circuit and should not be missed.

Bassenthwaite SC have provided a link to an ariel view of the location and also webcam images of the view from the cloub house. There's also a 360 degree webcam view.

Entry fees are £10 for two days racing in glorious surrounding and very "interesting" wind patterns - do not miss it!!

Amy Mercer didn't - Hope you had a great time Amy, looks like you're relaxing as hard as you can....

To Quote the BSC website:

A really beautiful inland sailing water surrounded by the northern fells of The Lake District National Park. One of the largest Cumbrian lakes 4 miles in length and three-quarters of a mile wide, the lake lies generally north to south. Its peace is undisturbed by power craft except those used for rescue. Winds mainly SW but often SE or NW giving long legs and superb courses.

The unrivalled scenery provides an area for touring and walking. There are many hotels and boarding houses within a short distance as well as caravan and camping sites. Eating places are plentiful.

The clubhouse is located 8 miles north of Keswick just off the A66 at Dubwath which is on the north western shore. From the south leave the M6 motorway at Penrith (Junction 40) and travel westwards along A66 for approx. 25 miles. At north end of lake turn right for Dubwath and right again for club. From north and east via Carlisle follow A595 southwestwards towards Cockermouth to Bothel. Follow A591 to Castle Inn. Turn right and follow lakeshore westwards, over bridge turn left towards Dubwath and the Club.

The Clubhouse is a modern building benefiting from good views over most courses, good changing facilities (including hot showers!), a family/function room, well equipped galley and licensed bar. The large grounds readily accommodate campers and caravanners during open meetings.

Further information can be obtained from the club directly:

• Bassenthwaite Sailing Club
  Dubwath,
  Cockermouth
  CA13 9YD
  


• Tel: 017687 76341



• email

The contact for the event is Roy Blackburn 01900 827696

At just over 110 miles away the journey is expected to take about two and a quarter hours - straight up the M6 to Junction 40 then turn left onto the A66 towards Keswick. As ever safe journey and have a fantastic time at the ONLY Lake event in the area!!

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Report and Results.

NW Traveller #8 @ Elton SC

Saturday the 21st of June, and Elton Sailing Club is the venue for the eighth NW Topper Traveller event of 2008.

Sailing Instructions for Open Events at Elton SC are availble, as is a Map of the Reservoir. It's well worthwhile downloading this map, laminating it and sticking it to the foredeck of your Topper.

Also worth looking at is the map of the location and local approach roads.

Contact for the event is Dave Woodhead, Dave can be reached on 01257 265208.

Elton SC, in Bury, is only just over an hours drive, and is a favourite with Topper Sailors during the winter season for their excellent training (and food and hospitality - probably the favourite club on the circuit).

If there is one event on the calendar not to miss it's the Elton SC Topper Traveller - "be there or ........." Good Luck, Safe Journey, and have a great event.

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Report and Results.

NW Traveller #7 @ Ullswater YC

Ullswater Yacht Club plays host for the seventh North West Topper Traveller Event of 2008.

Saturday the 7th of June is the date for the event, and the venue is shared with the North West Junior Traveller Event.

Ullswater YC have provided on-line access to Entry Forms and a copy of the
NW Topper Traveller Notice of the Race,
and the
North West Junior Traveller Notice of the Race.

Further information can be obtained from:

Peter Dawson, 01768 362052.

and

Neil Thompson,
UYC Sailing Secretary (Open Events):-
45 Ash Grove,
Kirklevington,
Yarm,
TS15 9NQ
Tel. 01642 783485

Camping accommodation is available on site, but prior booking is necessary.

The journey is expected to take about 2 hours, and the first race is scheduled to start at 11:00, briefing at 10:30, so a 7:30 start from home would be advisable.

Once again safe journey and good luck with the event - we hope that there will be considerably more wind than in previous years. ;-)

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Report and Results.

NW Traveller #6 @ Dovestone SC

NW Topper Traveller Number six is to be held at Dovestone Sailing Club in Oldham on Saturday the 24th of May.

Sally McKee is the contact for the event and can be telephoned on 01457 871133 or alternatively via email

Racing is due to start at 11:00, so expect to be there for 10:00 and a briefing at 10:30 at the club.

Dovestone Sailing Club can be located at:

• Dovestone Reservoir,
• Banks Lane,
• Greenfield,
• Oldham,
• OL3 7NE.

Their telephone number is: 01457 873000.

Dovestone is just over 60 miles from Southport and is expected to take about an hour and a half to get there using the A570, M6, M62, M60, M62, and leave at Junction 18 towards Oldham.

Safe journey and good luck.

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Report and Results.

ITCA(GBR) General Information

The following useful information has been published on the ITCA (GBR) Topper Web Site:

• Race Meetings 2008



• Constitution



• Championship Number Positions for:



• Old "Hyde" Sail



• New "East Sails" Sail



• 4.2 "East Sails" Sail

NW Traveller #5 @ Budworth SC

This Saturday; the 17th of May 2008, is the date for the fifth 2008 North West Topper Traveller event, and it's hosted by Budworth Sailing Club in Cheshire.

The contact for the event is Tony Wilcock [01925 860458]

The Club is located alongside Budworth Mere, close to the village of Great Budworth in Cheshire. This is close to the motorway network and very easily accessed from Northwich, Warrington, South Manchester and Knutsford.

Budworth Sailing Club
Warrington Road
Great Budworth
CW9 6HA

Access to the Club is via a short private road through farmland just off the A559 Warrington to Northwich road.

Links to Multimap and Google Maps have been provided by the club.

The first race is scheduled for an 11:00 start so expect a briefing at 10:30.

Budworth Sailing Club is just over fourty miles from Southport, and should take no more than an hour or so to get there.

As always good luck to all Travellers, and a safe journey to and from the event.

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Report and Results.

NW Traveller #4 @ West Lancashire YC

****SUNDAY THE 11TH OF MAY****

Is the date for the fourth North West Topper Traveller Event of 2008. Please take note that it is Sunday the 11th and not Saturday the 10th as published in the Topper calendar.

The event will be held at West Lancashire Yacht Club on the coast at Ainsdale on Sea, just south of Southport.

Food and presentations will take place back at the club house after the event. It is intended to run the event on the sea, but if conditions are unsuitable; sailing will revert to the Marine Lake in Southport where the club is based.

If the weather looks poor, please check with the club beforehand to ensure that you arrive at the correct location.

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Report and Results.

NW Traveller #3 @ Nantwich & Borders SC

Saturday the 26th of April 2008 and the North West Topper Traveller event visits Nantwich & Borders Sailing Club, (the one with the complimentary Tea and Toast - Thanks Alan!!), for the third NW Topper Traveller of 2008.

The club is located on the A51 a few miles south of Nantwich, Cheshire, and about two miles north of Bridgemere Garden World, so if you fancy a bit of gardening leave whilst the other are sailing you're in the right area.

Open meeting sailing instructions are published by the club and a link is included.

The sailing club is just over 50 miles from Southport, and is estimated to take almost an hour and a quarter to get there.

For those of you with GPS navigation the post code is: SK11 9PR.

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Report and Results.

NW Traveller #2 @ Redesmere SC

The second NW Topper Traveller will be held at Redesmere Sailing Club on Saturday the 5th of April.

Redesmere Sailing Club is situated some 5 miles from Macclesfield, Cheshire, close to Capesthorne Hall.

Directions to the Redesmere Sailing Club

From Alderley Edge
Take the A34 south to Monk's Heath traffic lights. Carry straight on, past Capesthorne Hall. About 500m past the hall the road bears sharp right. The gravel track to the Club is off to the left at the beginning of the bend.

From Congleton
Take the A34 north through Siddington towards Alderley Edge. Shortly after passing through Siddington the road bends sharp right, followed 200m later by a sharp bend to the left. At the apex of the left hand bend a gravel track on the right leads to the Club.

From Knutsford
Follow the A537 east towards Macclesfield. At Monk's Heath traffic lights turn right onto the A34 south towards Congleton. Follow the road past Capesthorne Hall. About 500m past the hall the road bears sharp right. The gravel track to the Club is off to the left at the beginning of the bend.

From Macclesfield
Follow the A537 west towards Knutsford. At Monk's Heath traffic lights turn left onto the A34 south towards Congleton. Follow the road past Capesthorne Hall. About 500m past the hall the road bears sharp right. The gravel track to the Club is off to the left at the beginning of the bend.

Location / Map Refs / Map / Schematic GPS Location: N53.24400 W 2.22881

Grid Reference: SJ85072

Briefing is at 10:30, with race 1 starting at 11:00. Races 2 and 3 will follow at the discretion of the OOD.

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Report and Results

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NW Traveller #1 @ Winsford Flash SC

The First NW Topper Traveller Event of 2008 will be held at Winsford Flash SC

Directions to the Venue:

Post Code for GPS Location: CW7 4EE

From the M6 Motorway
From the M6 junction 18 take the exit to Middlewich, Winsford, Chester, A54.
Follow the A54 through Middlewich to Winsford.
Take the second exit on the large roundabout as you enter Winsford,
then up the hill on the dual carriageway.
Turn left at the second set of traffic lights.
Continue to a small roundabout and turn left.
Follow the road through the housing estate, past the Conservative club until you come to a sharp right turn.
Continue straight on into the lane ahead. (sign on the left 'Ways Green')
Follow the lane onto the unsurfaced section and turn right at the first junction,
follow this lane to the sailing club.
The lane is single track but there are passing places.

If coming from the direction of Chester
follow the A54 to Winsford,
past the Cheshire Police HQ,
turn left at the next roundabout,
straight on at the next large roundabout (with traffic lights),
down the hill and turn right at the next traffic lights.
Then follow the directions as above.

M6 Approach & Lake Map:

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Report and Results

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Links & Logos

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Awards For All
Barnt Green Sailing Club
Calshot Activity Centre
English Nature
Grafham Water Sailing Club
International Topper Class Association
Magic Marine
Nantwich and Borders Sailing Club
Redesmere Sailing Club
RYA Sailability
Sail Racer - Event Booking Website
Sailwave - Race Scoring Software
Sport England
Volvo Youth Sailing
Winsford Flash Sailing Club
Volvo Youth Sailing
West Lancashire Yacht Club
Volvo Youth Sailing

NW Traveller Events 2008

NORTH WEST FIXTURES 10 Events 5 to count (Rule B)
Area Rep Andy Millington 01260 274363

Date	Event	Location	Contact & email	Telephone
19th January	Training	Budworth SC	Andy Millington	01260 274363
9th & 10th February	Training	Winsford Flash SC	Andy Millington	01260 274363
15th March	Traveller #1	Winsford Flash SC	Jon Close	07816 463970
5th April	Traveller #2	Redesmere SC	Mark Hanson	01625 820058
26th April	Traveller #3	Nantwich SC	John Harrison	01270 662772
11th May (Sunday)	Traveller #4	West Lancashire SC	Charles Adams	0151 929 3940
17th May	Traveller #5	Budworth SC	Tony Wilcock	01925 860458
24th May	Traveller #6	Dovestone SC	Sally McKee	01457 871133
7th June	Traveller #7	Ullswater YC	Peter Dawson	01768 362052
21st June	Traveller #8	Elton SC	Dave Woodhead	01257 265208
5th  & 6th July	Traveller #9	Bassenthwaite SC	Roy Blackburn	01900 827696
TBC	Training	Paignton	Andy Millington	01260 274363
13th September	Training	Nantwich & Borders SC	Andy Millington	01260 274363
20th September	Traveller #10	Leigh & Lowton SC	Gareth Williams	0151 422 8207
27th & 28th September	Zone Champs	TBC	Chris Blackburn	07909 994637

PDF from GBR Topper Site

NW Traveller #9 @ Budworth

The very last Topper NW Traveller Event is this Saturday at Budworth Sailing Club in Cheshire.

It's just over fourty miles from Southport, and should take no more than an hour or so to get there.

There's a map on the Budworth web site, and they have aslo put links to location information from multimap and google maps.

As it's the last event in the calendar, there should be a good turn out.

Safe journey, hope there's good weather, and good luck.

Event Report and Results.

NW Traveller #8 @ Elton

This Saturday, the 30th. of June is the eighth and penultimate North West Topper Traveller, and it's being held at the Elton Reservoir Sailing Club in Bury Lancashire.

The have published their Sailing Instructions for Open Events, and a map of the location of the Club. The map is very useful as a guide to the lake marks, so print it out, laminate it and stick it to your boat as a route map once the course is published for each race.

Unfortunately briefing and start times have not yet been published, but aim to get there around nine or nine thirty ish, they have extremely good bacon butties.

Elton Sailing Club is fifty five miles from Southport and is expected to take just about an hour. For the GPS enabled sailors the post code is BL8 2LR.

Have a great day, and good luck.

Event Report and Results.

NW Traveller #7 @ WLYC - Results

Sailed:3, Discards:1, To count:2, To qualify:2, Entries:27

Scoring system:WLYC Scoring System

SailNo	Position	Helm	Home Club	Race 1	Race 2	Race 3	Total	Points
45489	1	Emily Jackson	Elton SC	1	2	(6)	9	3
45197	2	Andy Brown	Budworth SC	(13)	3	1	17	4
43001	3	Sam Watson	Nantwich & Borders SC	3	(7)	2	12	5
46023	4	Elliot Hanson	Redesmere SC	(14)	1	5	20	6
46124	5	Andrew Dawson	Winsford Flash SC	2	(16)	4	22	6
42629	6	Lucy Jackson	Elton SC	8	(10)	3	21	11
44627	7	Harriet Morris	Elton SC	4	(12)	8	24	12
44757	8	Jonathan Olin	Budworth SC	(15)	5	7	27	12
44471	9	Joe Hanson	Redesmere SC	5	8	(14)	27	13
45194	10	Elliot Mills	South Caernavon Y C	(18)	6	12	36	18
45629	11	Christian Butcher	West Lancs YC	(11)	9	9	29	18
44388	12	Lucy Yeates	Leigh & Lowton SC	(16)	4	16	36	20
46134	13	Adam Millington	Redesmere SC	9	(13)	11	33	20
44844	14	Andrew Bridgman	Blithfield SC	(17)	11	10	38	21
44728	15	Christopher Wheeler	Leigh & Lowton SC	7	(18)	15	40	22
44640	16	James Asquith	Redesmere SC	6	17	(20)	43	23
33376	17	Scott Campbell	West Lancs Y C	10	(14)	13	37	23
44467	18	Sarah Yeates	Leigh & Lowton SC	12	15	(17)	44	27
42163	19	Andrew Price	Leigh & Lowton SC	(23)	19	18	60	37
23800	20	Becca Cox	Pilkington SC	19	(21)	19	59	38
45996	21	Cerys Butcher	West Lancs YC	(25)	20	22	67	42
30804	22	Megan Adams	West Lancs YC	20	(23)	23	66	43
42269	23	Kelly Campbell	West Lancs Y C	(26)	22	21	69	43
35868	24	Anna Hampson	Pilkington SC	21	(27)	25	73	46
44460	25	Laura Barnes	Leigh & Lowton SC	22	25	(28 DNF)	75	47
33145	26	Greg Brown	West Lancs Y C	24	(26)	24	74	48
33940	27	Amy Mercer	West Lancs Y C	(27)	24	26	77	50

NW Traveller #7 @ West Lancashire Yacht Club

Saturday the 16th of June 2007 is the seventh in the series of nine North West Topper Traveller events.

This Saturday it's at West Lancashire Yacht Club, in Soutport. Sailing will be on the sea, just south of the Yacht Club at Ainsdale-on-Sea.

Follow the signposts for Pontins, and when you reach the beach tell the beach attendant that you're sailing in the West Lancs YC Topper Open, and they will waive the parking fees.

Turn right after the entrance to the beach and the registration area will be under a green and white gazebo about 100 - 200 yards from the beach entrance. One warning, watch out for soft sand - don't get bogged down!

Registration is from 09:00 on the beach. Briefing is on the beach at 10:00 with the first race at 10:30.

There will be three races back to back, so make sure that you bring a snack and drink to take on the water. These can be handed in to a RIB to be held on the Committee Boat.

High Tide is at 12:35 and will be in the region of 8.9 metres.

Entry fee, per helm, is £10.00, which includes £3.00 for a hot meal afterwards back at the Clubhouse by the Marine Lake in Southport. Anyone else wanting food can pre-book it at registration before the race.

For final information on the day, and to check that the event is being held on the sea; telephone the Clubhouse on 01704 530840. If the weather is too bad the event will be held on the Marine Lake in Southport, so if in doubt please check first.

Special thanks should go to: Dave Porter "Stuff4Sailors" of Shipsides Marine in Preston and Gill (respect the elements) for providing the prizes.

Good Luck to everyone, especially the WLYC Toppers.

Event Report and Results.

NW Traveller #6 @ Ullswater

The 9th of June is this Saturday's NW Topper Traveller Event is hosted by Ullswater Yacht Club in the idylic surroundings of the North Lakes, just off the A66 near Penrith. It's a combined event with the NWJTT sailors so expect there to be plenty of other boats about on the water - including club sailors from Ullswater.

Ullswater Yacht Club is ninety three miles from Southport and the journey is expected to take about two hours. It's a relatively easy run straight up the M6 then turn left on the A66.

If Tom Tom, Dick Dick or Harry Harry are navigating the address is: Howtown Road, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NA, and their telephoner number is: 01768 486333.

Ullswater YC have published an entry form for completion prior to the event and it can be downloaded here. They have also published the Notice of Race.

It is expected that the first race will be started at 11:00 hrs, so expect a briefing at 10:30, that means to get there by 10:00 with time to rig boats and get changed you'll have to leave at 08:00 at the very latest. Aim for 07:00 to give time for a coffee, and perhaps a "FEB", at the service station on the M6 at Burton.

As ever good luck to all the Topper sailors that are travelling to the event, enjoy The Lakes, and don't forget to have a chat with Mr. Jennings.

Event Report and Results.

NW Traveller #5 @ Dovestone

Saturday the 26th of May is the date for the fifth NW Topper Traveller.

It's hosted by Dovestone Sailing Club, near Oldham.

Dovestone is just under 60 miles from Southport, and is expected to take about an hour and a half to get there. For those with GPS navigation the post code is OL3 7NE.

Starting time is 11:00, so expect to get there by 10:00 at the latest, expecting a briefing at 10:30, so that means starting off at 08:30 at the very latest!! The 30 minute gap is time to unload the boats, rig them and get changed.

For those of you that don't know Dovestone: Dovestone Sailing Club has sole use of the almost 100 acre reservoir at Greenfield near Oldham. It is set amid dramatic scenery in the PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK off the A635 Greenfield to Holmfirth Road, via Banks Lane. The Sailing Club is approximately half a mile from the Clarence Hotel at the junction of Chew Valley Road and Manchester Road Greenfield. See map.

Once again, safe journey to all Topper Sailors and Good Luck.

Event Results.

NW Traveller #4 @ Leigh and Lowton

This Saturdays NW Traveller Event is at Leigh and Lowton Sailing club on Pennington Flash.

The Event is the North West Area Championships, and is one of the qualification events used in selecting next years NW Zone Squad.

Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club is just over 28 miles from Southport, and it's expected to take about 50 minutes to get there.

Details from the club web site can be found here.

Registration is possible either before the event via post or from 09:00 on the day at the event. The briefing will take place at 11:30, with the first race starting at 12:00 (the second and third races to follow as described at briefing) The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race is 11:55.

For further information please contact Gareth Williams (LLSC Sailing Manager) on Tel:0151 422 8207 or by email:gareth_williams@talk21.com

Once again, "Good Luck" to all the Topper sailors that enter the event.

Event Report and Results.

NW Traveller #3 @ Nantwich & Borders

The third NW Topper Traveller event is this weekend on Saturday the 21st of April, at Nantwich & Borders Sailing Club in Cheshire.

The club is just about 71 miles from Southport and is estimated to take about an hour and a half to get there.

The usual NW Traveller times apply: briefing @ 10:30 with a first start at 11:00.

The Club's sailing instructions for the event can be found at the end of this link.

Good luck to all Topper sailors that enter.

Event Results.