The West Bay of Cannes was filled with almost 40 Dragons on Monday, as RUS 76 “Rock’nRolla” wins race 1. In the lead up to a 160 boat festival of fun as the Dragons celebrate their 90th Anniversary, 39 teams are enjoying the hospitality of Yacht Club de Cannes before heading over to San Remo […]
From 7th to 11th October 2019 160 International Dragon keelboats will gather in San Remo, Italy, to mark the 90th Anniversary of this illustrious and extraordinary class. Dragon sailors past and present, friends of the class and the media are invited to participate in this week-long celebration of all things Dragon. From her inception as […]
NED 412 George Leonchuck, Pieter Heerema & Lars Hendriksen, win the Dutch Nationals, in Muiden. The final day of racing yesterday was started in a 7 to 12 kt breeze from around 240 degrees that moved to 260 on the first beat. Race Officer Jan Willem de Vlaming was quick to adjust the down wind […]
Dmitry Bondarenko GBR 408 leads in Race 1 of the Dutch Nationals. The Royal Netherlands Yacht Club, is a Dutch Yacht Club and Rowing Club based in Muiden. It has two marina’s in Muiden and Enkhuizen. The organisation was founded in 1847 and is the oldest “remaining” water sports club in the Netherlands… From the […]
The Grade 1 Grand Prix Events 2020 have been announced The Grade 1 Grand Prix events in Europe comprise the circuit for the European Grand Prix Cup. 1st Grade 1 Hobart, Tasmania. Prince Phillip Cup 4 – 11 January 2020 2nd Grade 1 – Palma, Majorca. Princess Sophia 26 – 29 March 2020 European Championship […]
Fantastic final day in Port Camargue, 18 to 24 kts from the North with sunshine. 23 teams took to the water for the final 3 races to decide who would win the Sud Dragon “Open French Championship” in Port Camargue. Although GBR 789 and FRA 409 were leading overall tied on 21 points with 3 […]
French Nationals in Port Camargue, where 23 teams are enjoying the fantastic conditions. This is the first time I have sailed in Port Camargue and I am well impressed. The huge sailing area is a short distance from the Marina, which has ample space for Trailers and Cars. The Race Officer has set excellent lines […]