Due to clashing events in several Topper nations and a consequent lack of entries for a European Championships during the Easter half-term, ITCA World has arranged to move the 2026 European Championship to the October half term. The Europeans will now be a 3-day event, from Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th October, hosted by the Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy, the London 2012 Olympic Sailing venue, with racing within Portland Harbour.
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ITCA World is reinstating the Topper European Championships in 2026, last held in Ireland and won by Bleddyn Mon in 2005. The 2026 edition will be hosted by WPNSA, a world class sailing venue, well used to running national and international regattas.
Accommodation
There is plenty of accommodation nearby, with campervan parking available on-site for £34 / night, (book direct with WPNSA) , as well as numerous B&B's, cottages, touring parks, campsites and hotels, some of which offer discounts for events at WPNSA. A full list of local accommodation is available here.
The European Championships Notice of Race is available here
Flights from the airports across Europe and Ireland with EasyJet and Ryanair are inexpensive at this time of year. There are direct flights from Dublin to Exeter Airport with Aer Lingus and from Belfast City with Ryanair.
Charter Boats
A limited number of new and used boats are available to charter for the Topper Europeans. Topper International has up to 10 new grey boats available for the event, and can they can also provide racing insurance for the boat and sailor. Contact Russ Dent to book your charter. There will be a £250 returnable damage deposit.
ITCA World will have a few race prepared used, red decked, Polypropylene boats to rent, that were last used at the Medemblik Worlds and achieved top results in the 5.3 fleet. The cost will be £500, including a recent sail, trolley, covers and all race control lines. To make a booking or for more information, contact the Secretary.
