MIKE WILLIAMSON 1932 – 2020 Mike died on Tuesday 3 November. Mike was born in 1932 and it was in the early 60s that he entered into Dragon sailing, crewing for Nicky Streeter in his newly launched Sandpiper for the 1966 Poole Bay Olympic training week – they won all six races! Writing at the …
On the first day of the XXV Edition of HM King Juan Carlos Trophy, the nine dragon class boats only competed one race due to the increased intensity of the wind that was felt throughout the day. The debut race, which awards the Vincie trophy, went to Olinghi of Wouter ten Wolde with Gonçalo Ribeiro …
The last regatta of the Finnish Dragon class was organized by HSK and sailed on the Melkki sailing area. 10 boats confirmed entry, slightly down on the average but a very competitive fleet lined up. The racecourse was shared with the Star and the 606 classes. On Saturday racing was postponed for two hours for …
The Finnish Dragon fleet has been very lucky in 2020 and has squeezed in a whole season of races. The annual Rapu Regatta or Cray Fish regatta took place 22 – 23 August in the beautiful surroundings of Jollas, eastern Helsinki. The event was organised by one of the local sailors in cooperation with Helsinki …
As a preview of the Gold Cup 2021 in Marstrand, this event held 22 – 23 August proved to be a huge success. Nine races were completed at the Swedish Championship which was hosted by Marstrand Sailing Society (MSS). Despite the restrictions of Covid-19 MSS did a fantastic job by listening to the sailors, conveying …
The INTERNATIONAL SAILING WEEK 2020 in Imperia is almost on us! The official deadline for entries – as per NOR – is July 30th. This advanced date is needed for a good organization, also for the rules against Covid, to be able to race and especially to have fun in the after-regatta in full security. …
DRAGON SOUTHERNS CHAMPIONSHIP IN CAMARGUE October 15 to 18, 2020 nautical society Grau du Roi port Camargue THE EVENT WILL GO AHEAD AS PLANNED AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU Despite Covid 19, we hope like the other years to continue our convivialityover breakfast in the morning and beer in the evening. Social program …
We are impatient to welcome the Dragons again for our 42nd Régates Royales. For this quite extraordinary year 2020, we have to obey many distancing constraints affecting the availability of berths in the port. And we have to know quickly whether we can count on your participation. From this year on, in order to manage …
Kinsale Yacht Club have today confirmed that the 2020 Dragon Gold Cup, due to be sailed from the 5 to 11 September, has been cancelled. “Clearly the global COVID-19 crisis has already impacted many events and our thoughts and prayers are with those personally affected by the crisis.” commented Regatta Director Tony Kingston whilst adding …
