The Topper squads are training groups formed coordinated and managed by the ISA & RYA.
In general they are our best sailors and the one's showing the most potential for the future.
2012 Summer ISA Topper Squad
In order to qualify for the 2012 ISA Topper Squad sailors must compete in both the ITCA Leinster Championships in Howth Yacht Club (31st March/1st April) and the ISA Mitsubishi Youth Nationals (click on the logo on the right hand menu for event details)
Click here for the 2012 Summer ISA Topper Squad policy document
The ISA National Topper Squad - General Information
The ISA squad is under the Olympic pathway which allows for progression from the junior fleet to the Olympic classes.
The winter squad undergoes an intensive training programme which alongside Club, ITCA & RYA (NI sailors only) training will prepare the sailors for the ISA Mitsubishi Youth Championships.
The Squad will be reselected in April after the ISA Mitsubishi Youth Championships and the summer squad will prepare the sailors to compete in the 2012 Topper World Championships in Workum in Holland.
The Topper National Squad coach is Barry McCartan and the squad is managed by the ISA Youth Manager Rory Fitzpatrick.
Click here to view the ISA Squad Policy Document.
For more details on the ISA squads and general sailing information please click here to view the ISA Website.
ISA Topper Squad Winter 2011/2012 with Head coach Barry McCartan.
Click here to view a recent ISA Squad training report
The RYA Topper Squad
The purpose of the RYA NI Junior Squad Programme is to develop young sailors and facilitate those who wish to go into the GBR or IRL National Junior Squad Programmes.
The RYANI Junior Squad delivers a comprehensive range of coaching, training, off-water workshops and competition guidance to 16-18 selected sailors, alongside the open training programme and each sailor's individual club programme. The NI Performance Manager oversees the squad programmes, working closely with their Home Country Coaches.
Selection for the Squad takes place in the Autumn of each year, based on criteria set annually.
For further information see the RYA Youth Squad webpage. Click Here
Tim Brow ISA & RYA Squad member.
Tri Nations Cup Team
Congratulations to the sailors listed below whom RYA Northern Ireland selected to go to the Tri Nations Cup on the 28/29th January at Pwllheli Sailing Club. Scotland won the event followed closely by Wales & Northern Ireland. Better luck next year !
Good luck Guys !
| TOPPER |
| Jocelyn Hill, CAYC |
| Liam Glynn, BYC |
| Tom Purdon, SLYC |
| Sam Wilkinson, DSC |
| Noah McWatters, BYC |
| Anna McNulty, CLYC |