Over 30 boats have now assembled for the second of the important Grade 1 ranking events on the 2011 International Dragon Calendar…….With 25 degree’s forecast for today and a cloudless sky, many of the Northern European teams will be very glad to be away from the sub-zero temperatures at home! An impressive number of Russian boats have made […]
The final day of races in the sunny Cascais 5th winter series were sailed again in wonderful conditions. 10-12 kts of wind from the Northwest, with gentle 3 foot waves that keep all helm’s honest upwind and allows for occasional surfing opportunities when the spinnakers set… The 20 boat fleet enjoyed the final two races, but none more than the […]
Whilst some parts of the World are seeing terrible destruction, devastation and an every more worrying state of play in Libya, 20 very lucky and fortunate Dragon Teams were enjoying another excellent sailing day in Portugal. The experienced Clube Naval de Cascais race officer kept the teams from 8 countries ashore until the predicted North Westerly […]
The most perfect sailing day in the middle of March was enhanced for the 20 strong Dragon Fleet here in Cascais, by numerous Dolphins celebrating their joy at having these large white hull’s to play with… Not only did the sun shine (20 degree’s), and the normal North Westerly blow in from the Atlantic, but […]
Hi Campers, as I settle in and start to enjoy the beautiful weather in Portugal, more and more Dragons are arriving through the security gates of the Yacht Clube de Naval, Cascais having made the long journey across France, Spain and Portugal to arrive at HQ (Headquarters of Portugal’s Dragon Fleet)…. Boats from Russia, Denmark, Sweden, UK, Germany and […]