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Dinghy

Topaz 12

dinghy

Topper International's smallest three-sail double-hander, built to take young crews from first tack to first kite run.

LOA
3.8
M
YEAR DESIGNED
2006
DESIGNER
Ian Howlett and Rob White
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
3.8
M
Beam
1.66
M
Draft
0.85
M
Hull Weight
80
KG
Crew Min
1
Crew Max
3
Year Designed
2006
Mainsail Area
8.33
M²
Jib Area
2.3
M²
Spinnaker Area
10.58
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Ian Howlett and Rob White
Class Association
Topper International training and squad fleets, recognised as a World Sailing Learn to Sail class

History

Part of the Topaz range Topper International built around Ian Howlett and Rob White's beamy, chined hull, the 12 is the entry point for crews stepping up from single-handers into a full main, jib and spinnaker rig.

Sailing Characteristics

The wide, chined hull is stable enough for nervous first spinnaker hoists but still planes readily off the breeze, so a crew that gets it right feels real speed.

Racing Context

Sailed mostly through RYA and club training squads rather than a dedicated championship circuit, the 12 is a common boat in junior development fleets across the UK.

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