Topper Ireland logo featuring a stylised red and blue Topper sail emblem with the words "Topper Ireland" representing the national youth sailing class.

Welcome to Topper Ireland!

National Body for Topper Class Sailing in Ireland.

The Topper sailing dinghy is loved globally for fun and competitive racing, with nearly 50,000 boats sailed worldwide. In Ireland, it’s a popular choice for sailors starting their racing journey and offers three rig sizes (4.2, 5.3, and 6.4) for sailors of all ages and size.

Known as the ‘Friendly Class’, the Topper develops sailing talent and essential life skills like confidence, teamwork, and fitness. Many Topper sailors have advanced to Olympic competition, the Volvo Ocean Race, and America’s Cup.

Upcoming Events

March 2026
Mar 14
14 March 2026
East Antrim Boat Club, 88 Coastguard Rd
Larne, BT40 1AU
April 2026
Apr 09
09 April 2026
Ballyholme Yacht Club, Seacliff Rd, , United Kingdom
Bangor, Co. Down, Northern Ireland BT20 5HT United Kingdom
Apr 26
26 April 2026
County Antrim Yacht Club, 1 Marine Parade, Whitehead,
Whitehead, Carrickfergus, BT38 9QP
May 2026
May 17
17 May 2026
Sutton Dinghy Club, Strand Rd
Sutton, Dublin,
June 2026
Jun 13
13 June 2026
Malahide Yacht Club, James's Terrace
Malahide, Co. Dublin
July 2026
Jul 03
August 2026
Aug 09
09 August 2026
Weymouth , England,
Aug 29
29 August 2026
Carrickfergus SC, Quayside
Carrickfergus, T38 8BJ
September 2026
Sep 06
06 September 2026
Strangford Lough YC, Whiterock Bay
Killinchy, BT23 6QA
Sep 12
October 2026
Oct 04
04 October 2026
Royal Cork YC, Crosshaven
Co. Cork, P43 HD40

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