The Finnish National Championship was held over the weekend of the 1st July in the Nyländska Jaktklubben in Helsinki. There were 17 entries – 14 from Finland, and 3 from Estonia. Eight races were held and the closeness of the racing was shown by the fact that there were six different race winners. In general […]
In the end it was “Easy” for Michael Zankel, Diogo Pereira and Joao Matos Rosa in POR 90 as they won the Italian Grand Prix in Malcesine without having to sail the final race. The Portuguese team’s remarkable consistency culminated in a win in the 7th race which meant they could head for an early […]
As the Italian GP in Malcesine reaches its final day Michael Zankel, Diogo Pereira and Joao Matos Rosa in Easy (POR 90) have an 8 point lead over former World Champion Klaus DIEDERICHS in Fever (GBR 819) , crewed by James Antony LEA and Ruairi SCOTT who have 29 points. The Portuguese team’s consistent set […]
After 4 races the leaderboard is headed up by Michael Zankel, Diogo Pereira and Joao Matos Rosa in Easy (POR 90) on 15 points. The following pack includes Saturn (Cay 9) Peter CUNNINGHAM, Pedro REBELO DE ANDRADE and Martin WESTERDAHL, Fever (GBR 819) Klaus DIEDERICHS, James Antony LEA and Ruairi SCOTT, YRed (JPN 56) Peter […]
Dragon European Grand Prix schedule for 2024 announced (Only racing dates shown. Europeans and Gold Cup dates included for information) Grand Prix 1 Riva, Italy 2 – 5 May Grand Prix 2 Travemünde, Germany […]
Thirty-five teams are entered in the Italian Dragon Grand prix on the marvellous Garda Lake, organised superbly by the Fraglia Vela Malcesine. Reception and launching was perfectly organized and the first day did not disappoint with champagne sailing conditions where competitors could race in tee shirts. Race One started on time at 1 pm with […]
NED 440 Felix Jacobsen, Lars Stenfeldt Hansen & Rasmus Viltoft win in Cannes. Yacht Club de Cannes hosted the International Extra Cup from 24th to 26th February with a total of 14 teams from 8 different Nations participating. Although the second day was lost due to lack of wind, a very enjoyable weekend was had […]
The Marblehead Trophy 2023 will be held in Venice, Italy from June 16th to 18th. The defending Yacht Club Compagnia della Vela of Venice has chosen the Dragon again as the class in which to sail this historic competition. Racing for the Marblehead Trophy is intended to be held in the Adriatic Sea in front […]
Transport details for 2023 World Championship in Bodrum, Turkey DRAGON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (4) Aker Customs Logistics Intro and Pricing AKER Shipping instructions Dragon Cup […]
AGM Flash Minutes GPS device fails to get two thirds of voting members’ approval – not approved Technical Committee and new Chief Measurer Bence Toronyi (along with understudy JJ Korpershoek) are ensuring a high level of compliance with the Class Rules and will continue this effort in 2023 Performance of Bluebottle at top level is testimony […]