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Category: Press Releases

Seat-of-the-pants sailing and race victory for Jan Eckert on day three of the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix

Posted on 21/08/2026 by Fiona

Big breeze, big seas and big rain challenged competitors on day three of the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix off Cowes Race five goes to Jan Eckert SUI355 Graham and Julia Bailey, Will Bedford and Killian Boag in GBR192 continue to lead the regatta overall Denis Bergin tightens his grip on the […]

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Beadsworth wins the day while Bailey consolidates overall lead on day two of the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix

Posted on 20/08/2026 by Fiona

Day two of the 2026 Dragon Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix brought stronger winds and some new faces at the front of the fleet. Graham Bailey and Andy Beadsworth claim race victories At the midpoint in the regatta Graham Bailey consolidates his lead but behind him just nine points separate second to fifth […]

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Bluebottle Shimmers on Day One of 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix off Cowes

Posted on 19/08/2026 by Fiona

The 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix opened with two tough races in shifty and at times very wet conditions in the Solent. ⁠Dominik and Cornelius Heeschen and Jamie Lea sailing GER1189 Vesper claimed race one and the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Cowes Trophy. Gavia Wilkinson-Cox, Mark Hart, Jake Hardman and Millie Irish […]

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International Dragon Edinburgh Cup & UK Grand Prix 2026 Attracts Biggest Entry In 30 Years

Posted on 17/08/2026 by Fiona

12 August 2026 – Cowes, UK – With 49 boats entered, the 2026 Dragon Edinburgh Cup featuring the International Dragon Association’s UK Grand Prix, will be the largest edition of the regatta in 30 years. Hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, the regatta will take place from 16th to 21st August. Crews from Germany, […]

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Sponsor Support Grows for 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Grand Prix as 45 Teams from 11 Nations Confirm Participation

Posted on 14/07/2026 by Fiona

14 July 2026 – Cowes, UK – 45 entries from 11 nations have already signed up to participate in the British Dragon Association’s 2026 Edinburgh Cup and the International Dragon Association’s UK Grand Prix, the joint highest entry for the event in 20 years. The regattas are to be hosted concurrently by the Royal Yacht […]

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Bluebottle Brings the Marblehead Trophy to the UK for 2026 Showdown

Posted on 02/05/2026 by Joe

After a historic first British win in 2025, Bluebottle brings the Marblehead Trophy to Cowes for 2026. The Royal Yacht Squadron now calls on Dragon clubs worldwide to challenge for one of the sport’s most prestigious prizes this August. […]

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Code Zero Named Official Apparel Partner for Hong Kong 2027

Posted on 25/03/2026 by Joe

The Organising Committee of the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship has announced that CODE ZERO, the Dutch nautical lifestyle brand, has been appointed as the Official Clothing and Apparel Partner of the event. […]

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Press Release: Launch of the China Dragon Association

Posted on 18/03/2026 by Rick Perkins

The International Dragon Association announces the launch of the China Dragon Association, marking a major step in expanding Dragon Class sailing in Asia ahead of the 2027 Dragon World Championship in Hong Kong. […]

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Bluebottle adds another remarkable chapter to her Bluebottle adds another remarkable chapter to her racing legacy in Cowes.
Royal Racing Yacht Bluebottle GBR192 enjoyed an exceptional seven days of championship racing, winning the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and IDA UK Grand Prix before securing third overall in the Marblehead Trophy.
More than 75 years after her competitive career began, Bluebottle continues to race at the very highest level of the International Dragon fleet.
Read the full story on the IDA website:
https://internationaldragonsailing.net/bluebottle-adds-to-her-remarkable-racing-legacy-in-cowes/
#InternationalDragon #DragonSailing #Bluebottle #EdinburghCup #MarbleheadTrophy #Cowes
XPENG has been announced as the Official Mobility XPENG has been announced as the Official Mobility Partner of the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship.
The partnership brings together the heritage and precision of the Dragon Class with XPENG’s focus on advanced mobility and innovation, including its latest electric models and X2 flying vehicle concept.
Read more on the IDA website:
https://internationaldragonsailing.net/xpeng-joins-2027-hong-kong-dragon-world-championship-as-official-mobility-partner/
#DragonClass #DragonSailing #HongKong2027 #XPENG #Sailing
A busy week of Dragon racing ahead across Europe! A busy week of Dragon racing ahead across Europe!
Three national championships get underway this week, with Dragon fleets racing in Switzerland, the Netherlands and Hungary.
🇨🇭 Swiss National Championship
 Lake Uri, Switzerland
 2–6 September
🇳🇱 Fourth Euro Gd1 Dutch GP & Dutch Nationals
 Medemblik, Netherlands
 3–6 September
🇭🇺 Hungarian Championship – Sonnenschein Cup
 Balaton, Hungary
 3–6 September
We wish all the teams competing this week fair winds and some great racing!
#InternationalDragon #DragonSailing #DragonClass #Sailing
The official companion app for the 2027 Hong Kong The official companion app for the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship is now available!
Designed with sailors in mind, the free app brings together live schedules and results, marine weather, official notices, venue information and important race updates — all in one place.
The app will cover both the 2026 Dragon Class Asia Pacific Championship and the 2027 Dragon World Championship in Hong Kong this November.
Find out more and download the app:
Read the full story on the IDA website
#DragonSailing #DragonClass #DragonWorldChampionship #HongKong2027
The official companion app for the 2027 Hong Kong The official companion app for the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship is now available!
Designed with sailors in mind, the free app brings together live schedules and results, marine weather, official notices, venue information and important race updates — all in one place.
The app will cover both the 2026 Dragon Class Asia Pacific Championship and the 2027 Dragon World Championship in Hong Kong this November.
Find out more and download the app:
Read the full story on the IDA website
#DragonSailing #DragonClass #DragonWorldChampionship #HongKong2027
The International Dragon Association joins the sai The International Dragon Association joins the sailing community in mourning the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway.
A sailor of international distinction, King Harald represented Norway at three Olympic Games and remained a passionate and highly competitive sailor throughout his life.
His contribution to sailing, both in Norway and internationally, leaves a remarkable legacy.
Our sincere condolences go to the Norwegian Dragon Association, the Norwegian sailing community, the Royal Family and the people of Norway.
Read our tribute:
https://internationaldragonsailing.net/international-dragon-association-pays-tribute-to-his-majesty-king-harald-v-of-norway/
#DragonSailing #KingHaraldV #Sailing #Norway
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