The Topper is a brilliant boat – just under 50,000 have been sold and thousands of people learn the basic skills in Toppers every year. This is the only book which shows you how to rig, sail and race – right up to World Champion standard. It is packed full of advice, go-fast tips, photo sequences and diagrams. It starts by describing how to rig and sail the boat before moving on to racing and providing master classes for success in competitions.

The Topper is a brilliant boat – over 50,000 have been sold and thousands of people learn the basic sailing skills in Toppers every year. This is the only book which shows you how to rig, sail and race the Topper – right up to World Champion standard. It is packed full of advice, go-fast tips, photo sequences and diagrams. This new third edition covers all three Topper rigs (4.2, 5.3 and 6.4) and is fully up to date with details of the new rota-moulded (grey) boats as well as the traditional injection-moulded (red) boats. It starts by describing how to rig and sail the boat before moving on to racing and providing masterclasses for success in competitions. Written by GBR's longest-serving National Topper Coach and a former Topper National and European Champion, the book features recent Topper World and National Champions and is the bible for Topper sailing. UK Topper National Champion Jess Powell demonstrates the techniques required, as well as what not to do, in over 300 photos and has contributed to the text, making sure it is completely relevant to today's Topper sailors.

Once you have developed the expertise to emerge as a topper, success is no more a far-fetched dream. It is always the cream of the crop that deserves and acquires success. In this book, we have tried our best to acquaint you with all the tips and techniques to become a topper. We hope you find answers to all your queries and apprehensions related to appearing in competitive and entrance exams. Success isn't a product of overnight miracle. However, apart from serving as a dynamic source of inspiration to achieve goals, the powerful tips mentioned in this book are life changing. Dedication and strength of mind are key elements to help these guidelines create magic for you. The book has everything to help you beat competition and exams at all levels. We wish you all the luck! Let your personality shine like the brightest star in the sky and success at your disposal today and forever.