Topaz Taz

The Topaz Taz is a sailing dinghy created by Topper International designed for between 1 or 2 children.[2] The Taz is an ISAF ‘Learn to Sail’ class.[3]

Topaz Taz
Development
DesignerIan Howlett
Boat
Crew1–2
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionTopaz TRILAM
Hull weight40 kg (88 lb)
LOA2.95 m (9 ft 8 in)
Beam1.20 m (3 ft 11 in)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeDaggerboard
Sails
Mainsail area5.39 m2 (58.0 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area4.39 m2 (47.3 sq ft)
Racing
RYA PN1500/1550[1]

Performance and design

The Taz is an easy to sail, two-sail dinghy designed for one or two children (or an adult and a child). Designed by Ian Howlett, the Taz is built with a trilam construction with a choice of a dacron or mylar sail.[1][4]

References

  1. "Topaz Dinghy range" (PDF). Topper. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  2. "Topaz Magno - Test Report" (PDF). Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  3. "ISAF learn to Sail classes". World Sailing. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  4. "Tax test Report" (PDF). Yachts and Yachting. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
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