GBR 780 “Louise” power their way to Glory to Win Race 2 of the Gold Cup in Hornbaek. It was a most perfect day for sailing in Hornbaek today as the 76 boat fleet enjoyed the 2nd race of the Hamlet Dragon Gold Cup in the crystal clear waters of Denmark. After 2 general recalls, […]
The Flags Fly over the Hornbaek Boat Club, all racing cancelled today… 🙁 With gusts in excess of 30 kts and sea’s 3 to 4 metres high, it was impossible to even consider racing today in Hornbaek.. Our IRO Christian Lerche informed a disappointed but understanding fleet of 76 Dragons that we would not be […]
GBR 761 “Jerboa” helmed by Gavia Wilkinson-Cox, crewed by Mark Hart & Philip Catmur. Gavia Wilkinson Cox sent a clear message to all the 76 competitive International Dragon teams today, by winning the first race of the 2016 “Hamlet” Gold Cup in style and so taking the Borge Borresen Memorial Trophy… 🙂 Congratulations all round as “Team Jerboa” […]
The Fleet finally get away after several General Recalls…. in sunny Hornbaek, Denmark. With a start line of 1km, yes 1 kilometre, it is always going to be difficult to start a fleet of nearly 80 boats. Add to the equation that it’s only a “practice” race, an oscillating wind of between 290 to 280 degrees and […]
The magnificent Dragon Gold Cup takes place in Hornbaek, Denmark over the next 7 days as 80 teams from 15 different Nations take to the beautiful waterway that leads to Sweden. Based at the north-facing Hornbaek Marina famed for it’s sandy beaches and ideal sailing conditions this area is often dubbed as Scandinavia’s Riviera… Hornbaek Boat […]
The multi talented “Aimee” crew of Dillan, Libby, Julia, Cags & Graham Bailey in Cowes. The 3rd Corinthian Cup was concluded in Cowes on Friday in glorious sunshine and a building south-westerly breeze. This year it was the Husband and Wife team of Graham & Julia Bailey sailing their newly acquired “Aimee” who took the title. Sailing […]