Michael Zankel, Diogo Pereira and João Matos Rosa secured the 2026 Dragon European Championship after a dramatic final race in Helsinki. Martin Pålsson’s Nono claimed the Corinthian title, while Graham Bailey’s Bluebottle topped the Classic Wooden Dragon standings to conclude a memorable week of world-class racing. […]
Light and unpredictable winds made for a demanding penultimate day at the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki. Finland’s Tusse Tallberg mastered the shifting conditions to claim a memorable home victory, while the championship battle remained finely balanced heading into the final day, with POR90 EASY, GBR192 Bluebottle and GER1221 Sapphire all still in contention for the European title. […]
Day three of the Dragon European Championship produced two more tactical races in shifting conditions, with Sweden’s Young Dragons claiming a memorable victory in Race 5 while Portugal’s POR90 EASY moved into the overall championship lead. As the forecast turns unsettled, the battle for the European title remains wide open. […]
Two contrasting races and shifting conditions made for a thrilling second day at the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki. Graham Bailey’s GBR192 Bluebottle dominated Race 2 before Germany’s GER1221 Sapphire, helmed by Jan Woortman, claimed victory in Race 3, reshuffling the leaderboard and setting up a closely contested championship. […]
Champagne sailing conditions and tactical racing set the stage for an exciting opening day of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki. Graham Bailey’s GBR192 Bluebottle claimed the first race victory, while consistent performances across the fleet promise a closely fought championship with every point set to matter. […]
The Dragon Europeans 2026 in Helsinki continue to gather momentum, with 61 teams from 20 nations already confirmed. Set against the stunning Baltic Sea backdrop, the championship promises world-class racing, a highly international fleet, and a vibrant onshore programme both on and off the water. […]
