RUS 76 “RocknRolla” Overall Winners in Cannes. The 2020 Regates Royal took place this week in Cannes with a greatly reduced fleet (14 boats) due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. However, those teams that were able to travel to this beautiful sailing venue enjoyed the mixed range of conditions despite no social program. Yacht Club …
Ideal conditions in Imperia last weekend. 10 Dragons participated in the 2020 Imperia International Sailing Week, with 8 completed races over three days in a variety of conditions. Although more boats had shown interest to attend and support the ever building Italian Fleet, numbers were lower due to the on going Covid Pandemic. Those that …
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 …
GER 16 “Ingrid” helmed by Dirk Pramann wins the Open Danish Nationals. 18 teams took part in the Danish National Championships organised by the Hellerup Sailing Club last weekend 14th to 16th August. Despite the high pressure and light winds 5 races were completed over the 3 days. With no racing possible on the opening …
TUR 1212 Mo Gray, Simon Fry and Andy Beadsworth (Helm). The 2020 Belgium Nationals took place in Ostend over the past 4 days during a spell of high pressure which unfortunately resulted in just 3 completed races. This was indeed a great pity as 17 teams had made the effort during these difficult times to …
GBR 408 Dmitry Bondarenko wins in Helsinki. The Finnish Dragon Fleet have been able to continue racing during the Covid-19 pandemic since the cancellation of their early May regatta. The other positive news is the fleet has continued to grow with several new boats and younger sailors coming into the class. Last week 17 boats …
Lovely Conditions at the Austrian Championships. The International Austrian Championships was organised by the Union-Yacht-Club Attersee. While remaining very aware of the special circumstances caused by the Corona Virus, the club made sailing possible with given limitations. To follow security measures and social distance rules in the club, the entry was limited to 45 boats. …