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Bluebottle Adds to Her Remarkable Racing Legacy in Cowes

Posted on 01/09/2026 by Joe

Royal Racing Yacht Bluebottle GBR192 adds another chapter to her remarkable history, winning the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and IDA UK Grand Prix before securing third overall in the Marblehead Trophy in Cowes. […]

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XPENG Joins 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship as Official Mobility Partner

Posted on 01/09/2026 by Joe

XPENG has joined the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship as Official Mobility Partner, bringing its latest electric vehicle models and flying vehicle technology to the championship. […]

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Official App Launches for the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship

Posted on 29/08/2026 by Joe

The official free companion app for the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship is now available, bringing schedules, results, marine weather, official notices and race updates together in one place. […]

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International Dragon Association Pays Tribute to His Majesty King Harald V of Norway

Posted on 28/08/2026 by Joe

The International Dragon Association sends its sincere condolences to the Norwegian Dragon Association following the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, a distinguished sailor and lifelong supporter of the sport. […]

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Louise Racing Claims Historic Marblehead Trophy Victory in Cowes

Posted on 26/08/2026 by Joe

GBR833 Louise Racing, representing the Royal Ocean Racing Club, has won the 2026 Marblehead Trophy in Cowes, concluding a historic first staging of the prestigious inter-club Dragon competition in the UK. […]

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Graham Bailey wins 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix with a race to spare

Posted on 22/08/2026 by Fiona

GBR192 Bluebottle, sailed by Graham and Julia Bailey, Killian Boag and Will Bedford, claims the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix with a race to spare IRL201 Jaguar Sailing Team, sailed by Martin Byrne, Adam Winkleman and Rory Byrne, are Corinthian Champions. The Seagull Trophy for the first female helm goes to Laura […]

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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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British Dragons Celebrate 70th Anniversary as Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix 2026 Get Underway

Posted on 18/08/2026 by Fiona

17 August 2026 – Cowes, UK – 49 Dragons from 12 nations have gathered in Cowes for the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix. Four days of racing for the championship commence tomorrow, Tuesday 18 August, but the event kicked off with a very special one-off celebration race to mark the 70th Anniversary […]

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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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