Invitational Coaching
The aim of ITCA (GBR) Invitational coaching is to enable sailors who compete regularly at National Series (NS) Events and are planning to continue sailing in the class going forward, the opportunity to develop their sailing skills further with sailors of similar ability and performance levels.
The plan is to run approximately 3-4 weekends throughout the year at various inland and coastal venues with highly experienced guest coaches where they will work with sailors to hone their racing skills.
This is a really exciting opportunity for the Sailors to have a great learning experience and really push to get the maximum out of sailing their Topper.
Please see the Policy link below and if you have questions, please contact:
Vice Chair (Training) Email: [email protected]
ITCA GBR 5.3 Sail Classification Invitational Coaching Selection Policy
ITCA GBR 4.2 Sail Classification Invitational Coaching Selection Policy
July 2024 5.3 Invitational Coaching – WPNSA
The next ITCA (GBR) Invitational coaching will take place at WPNSA on 6th/7th July 2024 where we will have 3 amazing coaches. These being Helena Lucas MBE (Lead), Steve Irish & Joe Rowe.
Applicable NS Events for the Invite Position Table will be NS2, NS3 & NS4 (2023-2024 NS Series), in line with the ITCA GBR 5.3 Sail Classification Invitational Coaching Selection Policy.
April 2024 5.3 Invitational Coaching – Grafham Water SC
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On 20th/21st April, ITCA (GBR) organised the 2nd 5.3 Invitational Coaching Weekend of 2024 at Graham Water Sailing Club where we had 24 sailors take part, all looking to further develop their Topper Racing skills. The class association arranged for 3 very experienced coaches, these being head coach Steve Irish, Kate Robertson and Mark Ripley. The sailors had an amazing time in 12 to 18 knots of Northerly wind conditions.
Link to Yachts and Yachting Report from the weekend here.
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January 2024 Invitational Coaching – Carsington SC
The GBR Class Association for Toppers (ITCA-GBR) organised an Invitational Coaching Event at Carsington Water Sailing Club on 27th/28th January where we had 24 very excited Topper sailors from across the country in attendance looking to hone their racing skills ahead of the upcoming NS2 at WPNSA in March.
This is the 1st Invitational Coaching event of 2024.
The class association arranged for 3 amazing coaches, these being the very experienced Topper Double World Champion head coach Steve Irish along with Topper National Winning and RTG North Coach Tom Goodbourn and Joe Rowe, the 2022 Topper World Champion.
It was an amazing weekend with all of the sailors having a great time working with the coaches.
Link to Yachts and Yachting Report from the weekend here.
July 2023 Invitational Coaching – Poole YC
On 1st/2nd July 2023, ITCA organised Invitational Coaching Event at Poole YC where we had 24 very enthusiast Topper sailors from across the country in attendance looking to hone their racing skills. The class association arranged for 3 amazing coaches, these being experienced head coach Helena Lucas MBE along with Tom Scott and Mark Ripley. The sailors all enjoyed the weekend spending the maximum amount of time on the water in sunshine and windy conditions. They have taken away a great deal of learning and experience from the coaching. The feedback received from the sailors and parents/guardians has been amazing.
Link to Yachts and Yachting Report from the weekend here.
January 2023 Invitational Coaching – Northampton SC
Our first Invitational Coaching Weekend at Weymouth
Draycote Invitational Coaching and Yachts and Yachting Report by Midlands Area Rep, Mike Powell:
