Topper Worlds – Riva Del Garda, Italy
a big trip = 1100 miles, 2 ½ days driving and a temperature rise to almost 40 degrees and we finally arrived at Riva Del Garda ahead of the Topper World Championships 2015. Wow what a great location with amazing wind and wave conditions.
Our campsite was right on the lake, the South West Toppers activation each morning was a swim before breakfast followed by a quick walk or cycle to the club house in time for briefing and launch. I spent the week as an extra member of the Youth Squad, we had venue familiarisation on the Sunday before the start of the Championships on the Monday.
The weather all week was really hot and windy - except for one day.
This was a great event for me in that my confidence in stronger wind sailing has improved no end. I completed all races in some challenging conditions, no breakages, no injuries and lots of smiling, it was a fantastic opportunity and saw me finish mid silver fleet.
My new Neil Pryde 1mm kit was the ideal choice for these conditions and helped me concentrate on my racing. Thank you Virtual Rigger for your continued support.
