16/04/2026
What could sailing be for you?
A summer of fun?
A skill you can revisit anytime and a lifelong love of sailing ?
A chance to race locally or spread your wings further afield?
Leo Wilkinson really takes it to the next level,
Ex topper world champion
Now selected onto the Athena Pathway
Well done Leo
As a club we are so pleased,
and proud to have played a small part
in starting you off on your sailing journey
Sailing is for everyone. Find out more at our Open day
Find out more on the Athena Pathway selection here
https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/294595/Athena-Pathway-Advances-Youth-Squad
From Topper Champion to America's Cup Youth Squad in just 7 years....that's the Topper pathway!
Huge congratulations to Leo Wilkinson, Topper 5.3 World Champion at Medemblik 2019 on his selection to the Athena Pathway Youth Squad for the 2027 Youth America's Cup in Naples. Leo was selected from the 158 applicants after a gruelling weekend of trials at WPNSA on the AC40 simulator, racing round a virtual course See: https://www.athenapathway.com/en/articles/75_Athena-Pathway-Advances-Youth-Squad-Following-Trialist-Programme.html
Joining Leo in the 13 strong youth squad are several other ex-Topper sailors, including Sam Dickinson from Hayling Island SC,
proof that Topper sailing is one of the most proven pathways for youth sailors to achieve their dreams.... will it be you!?
ITCA World
Topper Sailboats
Topper Ireland
ITCA (GBR)
Rooster
Haven Knox-Johnston
Ronstan Sailing
Vikings Sailing Club
