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Norwegian Drake Club hosted the Norwegian Open Championship

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The Norwegian Drake Club hosted the Norwegian Open Championship over the weekend (25-27 August). There were 13 registered boats of which 2 were Swedish. It was no surprise to see top Swedish sailor Martin Pålsson with crew Gøran Alm and Berra Johansson taking the overall victory in front of the next Swedish boat with Anders HEDLUND, Håkan LING and Magnus BRENTON. The bronze medal was won by NOR 280 with Steff HERBERN, JosteinTHOMASSEN and Iver WAALEN. 10 races were planned, but due to high […]

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Martin Pålsson wins 10th Swedish Championship title

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Martin Pålsson with crew Göran Alm and Gustavia Gärdebäck have just won their tenth national Swedish Championship title against a large international fleet of 30 boats. Martin, who is on the Board of the International Dragon Association, won his first national title in 1996 and his consistency in recent years has been remarkable. As well as the […]

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International Ranking List Updated

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The International Ranking List is up and running again – with assistance from Sailwave, whose software we are using for the calculations. It is a work in progress; any errors or omissions will be corrected as soon as possible. Check your position here >>>   […]

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2023 Dragon World Championship – REPORT

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2023 Dragon World Championship – REPORT The 2023 Dragon World Championship was held in Turkey, for the first time, at the end of May.  The stunningly beautiful and historic resort of Bodrum in southern Turkey, on the Mediterranean Sea east of Greece and north of Cairo, hosted a light weather regatta. The preceding Turkish Open […]

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Lieutenant David M Dale RN :: AN APPRECIATION

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Lieutenant David M Dale RN :: AN APPRECIATION We are saddened to learn of the death of David. Member Royal Yacht Squadron. Former Secretary International Dragon Association. The International Dragon Class and the IDA have been well served by many fine people over the years, not the least of which was David Dale, IDA Secretary […]

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