Topaz Class Association of Ireland

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The Topaz Class Association of Ireland has been formed to promote the Topaz Uno and Uno Plus as the one design Sailing dinghy of choice for the modern generation.

Congratulations to Michael Jones, Topaz National Champion.

First Place - Michael Jones

Please Visit our National Championships Sponsor - Union Chandlery

2009 Events - Documents, Results and photos

Event	date	Location	documents and forms	further info & links	results
Union Chandlery Topaz Nationals	Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June	Malahide Yacht Club	Notice of Race download Sailing Instructions download Entry form download	Malahide Yacht Club website	Results Photos Report


Topaz Easterns	Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July	Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club	Notice of Race download Topaz Easterns 2009 Entry Form	Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club
Topaz Southerns	Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September	Baltimore Sailing Club	Notice of Race	Baltimore Sailing Club
Topaz Westerns	Saturday 18th July	Dungarvan Sailing Club		Dungarvan Harbour Sailng Club

2009 Events - New Rules

This year it has been decided by the Class Association Committee that all of the Class Association events for Unos and Uno Pluses will be scored as one fleet, with NO handicap system.

Changing fleets during an event will only be allowed with the prior approval of the race committee. Boats that are allowed to change fleet during an event will be scored as a new entrant to the event.

Changing of crew during an event will only be allowed with the prior approval of the race committee. Permission will only be given to change crew during an event if they are of similar weight.

2009 Helmsmans nominations

Please see News article for full details. This has been updated recently so please read again to ensure you know the current rules.

2009 Events

Nationals - Malahide - 13th and 14th of June
Easterns - Wexford - 27th and 28th of June
Westerns - Dungarvan - 18th of July
Southerns - Baltimore - 5th and 6th of September

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2008 ISA Helmsmans' nominations

The nominee for the ISA Helmsmans' for 2008 must compete in at least one regional event and the Nationals

. The nominee shall be chosen by the committee of the Class Association.

2008 Events

Event	date	Location	documents and forms	further info & links	results
Topaz Easterns	Sat 5th July	Malahide Yacht Club	Notice of Race download Sailing Instructions download Entry form download	Malahide Yacht Club website	Results Photos
Topaz Nationals	Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July	Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club	Notice of Race download	Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis Club	results
Topaz Southerns	Sat 6th and Sun 7th September	Baltimore Sailing Club	Notice of Race Download	Baltimore Sailing Club
Topaz Westerns	9th and 10th August	Dungarvan Sailing Club		Dungarvan Harbour Sailng Club

Why Topaz?

The Topaz fulfills many requirements for busy families

quick to rig and de-rig
easy to maintain, thanks to the moulded plastic construction
easy to sail
in-expensive to buy
can be transported on the roof of a car
comfortable for adults to sail

Read more in the Success Stories about how the Topaz has helped adult and junior sailing in various clubs around the country.

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