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Topper International took over Catapult in
1987, and in 1990 Jon Montgomery helped with design of the TI rig, covering sail
Nos 2000-2200. A
10sq m Dacron/Mylar sail is
supported on a 7.2m luff groove mast with halyard. Dave Jennings continues to
campaign this rig successfully in the TT series.
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The sail has a
bigger roach than Comet, with staggered batten spacings, and a
straight foot. The fixed wishboom is kept, with a lighter mast
compared to Comet.
Left: Alex pushes the TI across Lake Bala
Topper offered the two rigs together for a
period (shown below reunited at Bala for the 25th Anniversary
Regatta in 2007)

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Above: The TI rig out in force in Club
Med conditions for the Nationals at Weymouth sailing Club.
Below: Dave Jennings with the rig at a crowded Carsington Cat Open 2010


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