Topper Times - April 2007

April 30th, 2007 by: Tony Wilcock

April 21st 2007 - Budworth Toppers all over the North West

A very busy Saturday with 3 events running concurrently. The main event, North West Topper Travellers was held at Nantwich and Border Counties SC and was won by Budworth’s Andrew Brown with bullets in the first two races. 8 Budworth sailors entered this event.

At Winsford SC, in the second North West Junior Travellers Trophy, Rachel Wilcock finished 6th overall in her Topper, this being her first event in the large handicap fleet after having competing in the Optimist Fleet in recent years.

Rachel Wilcock at Winsford

Rachel Wilcock (blue sail) keeping the pack at bay at Winsford

Meanwhile back at the club there was close racing between John Corbridge and Laura Burt. John won the day overall with 2 wins to Laura’s 1! Matthew Thornes also made his debut in his topper!

James Bennet at Nantwich

James Bennett sitting comfortably! At Nantwich (photo by Steve Bennett)

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