A total of 246 Topper sailors from all over the country converged on Grafham Water Sailing Club for their Inland Championship last weekend. Conditions were extremely benign with light southerly winds and warm sunshine over the two-day event.

The winner Eifion Mon from Red Wharf Bay outstripped the competition with an extremely consistent performance. He had a first, a second and three third places and beat his nearest rival, Ben Palmer from Island Barn by 10 points.

Although the entry was mainly from youngsters, some as young as 10 years old, there were one or two veterans – notably local grandmother, Ann Young who finished in 132 place.