RUS 27 “Annapurna”, helmed by Anatoly Loginov, with Vadim Statsenko & Alex Shalagin.. It was another glorious sailing day here in Cannes for the second day of the Grand Prix which allowed the PRO to set two more fantastic courses for the 57 boat fleet. To win a race at this level requires boat speed, superb […]
The sky seems to be on fire as the Dragon Mast’s rest safe in the Yacht Club de Cannes… The Cannes Grand Prix got off to a dramatic start yesterday with two spectacular races in 18 to 20 knots of westerly breeze in the west bay of this picturesque holiday resort. President of the Race […]
Malte Philipp and Thorsten Imbeck winners of the worlds in 2001, and with them is Michael Kurtz (left) who sailing MON 9 finished 3rd in 2012 and were the Grand Prix Winners last year! With around 60 boats now registered and launched at the Yacht Club de Cannes, everything is ready for the first Grade 1 event […]
So here we go fellow Dragon Sailors, our first European Grade 1 event of 2014 is just around the corner. Yes, Gerard Blanc and his Yacht Club de Cannes Team of helpers already have 60 boats registered for their Grand Prix which begins Weds 26th Feb. With craning available from this Saturday, some teams will take […]
World Champion, Klaus Diederichs & his Daughter Valery along with Gold Cup Winner Markus Wieser, with others, enjoy their BMW Snow & Ice Training Day in Austria. BMW rewarded the very best Dragon Sailors of 2013 with a day in Solden, Austria driving their full range of cars on the snow and ice. Also joining […]
José Matoso, Frederico Melo & Gustavo Lima, winners of 5th Winter Series.. Whilst the rest of Europe shelter from the rain & endless storms, the Club Naval de Cascais managed to complete a shortened winter series yesterday after a total of 5 good quality races. With 47 knots forecast for today (Sunday), the decision was […]
Michael Zankel GER 1123, helmed skilfully through the difficult 3m waves yesterday to record two 1st places on the opening day of the 5th Winter Series here in Cascais. With his crew of Stefan Waak and Phillipp Moses Blinn, the “Pow Wow” team led both races from start to finish. Jose’ Matos POR 55, crewed by his winning […]