The Notice of Race has been published and online entry is now open for the 2013 Dragon World Championship to be hosted by the Portland and Weymouth Sailing Academy from 5 to 13 September 2013. The event is open to teams who have qualified, either through the International Dragon World Ranking list or via qualification series held […]
Frederico Melo, Gustavo Lima and Jose’ Matoso. European Champions.. So my friends it came to the last day of this exciting Championship to decide the winner’s. With a light wind forecast many thought it unlikely there would be a race at all. However, a good breeze from the East set in and a start got […]
Only one race was sailed today (race 6 of the 7 race Championship), but it took nearly all day to complete it. The forecast was correct with just enough wind from the south-west to move the fleet against the strong flood tide .. In fact when the initial race was started around 13.00hrs, none of the competitors […]
Jose’ Matoso, Gustavo and Frederico.. shortly after winning the second race today, relax as they sail back into Cascais. They take the overall lead and are in excellent shape with just two more races to go in this highly contested European Championship. Firstly, if you missed my blog yesterday I’m afraid you will have to settle […]
The first race of the 2013 Europeans Championship got underway yesterday (Tuesday 9th April) at the third attempt. After two general recall’s, the Black Flag was implemented and got everyone’s attention to give a clear start to the 62 boat fleet. The line was well set and with current against it was difficult to know which side […]
DEN 406 helmed by Jorgen Schonherr and crewed by Jan Eli Gravad and Peter Blakskaer took the overall Cup as they rounded off the 4 race series with another good performance yesterday. There was a strong favourable tide/current flowing out of Lisbon, probably enhanced by the huge amount of water that ebbs out of Lisbon […]
With three races completed in 8 to 16 kts of shifting winds mainly from the North West, the consistency of triple Gold Cup winner Jorgen Schonherr helming his “African Queen” means he top’s the leader board at the half-way stage of this second Spring Cup run by the Club Naval de Cascais. Jorgen recorded two […]
The PRO of the Club Naval de Cascais had an easy decision to make this morning as the forecast was “spot on” with it’s Northerly prediction. At the club it was showing 30 kts, afloat the gusts exceeded 35-40kts. Game Over. However, the sun was out so none of the competitors of the 30 boats entered for the […]
The Club Naval de Cascais has a full boat-park due to the 70 boats that will take part next week in the Dragon European Championship 2013. Although strong winds are forecast for the “Warm Up” event (Spring Cup II), it is hoped that the sun will return with more favourable winds next week, as is has done for the […]