We care about your data, and we'd love to use cookies to make your experience better.Cookie settingsGreat, I love cookies!
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
St Tropez off to a Flying Start….
The Societe Nautique Saint Tropez took the decision to give the 27 International Dragon Teams the chance to complete 4 races on Day 1 of the 13th Edition pour le Dragon a St Tropez…(which was an excellent idea as it looks like there will be no more racing until Saturday). The weather here yesterday saw winds in excess of 100mph, big seas and a lot of rain š
After waiting patiently for the wind to fill in, RUS 76 had an almost “faultless” performance!
The 4 races were dominated by RUS 76 “Melody Nelson” helmed by Dmitry Samokhin, crewed by Andrey Kirilyuk & Aleksey Bushuev. This excellent team won 3 races and counted a 3rd toĀ lead overall on justĀ 6 points. š
Close racing on the short and exciting coursesĀ in the light unpredictable winds.
In 2nd place overall after the 4 races is FRA 401 “Courrier Des Saints” helmed by Gery Trentesaux who is enjoying a new start to the Dragon Class! Gery has plenty of experience over the yearsĀ racing a variety of yachts, in particular the popular “Figaro” class. Now teamed up with top French tactician Gwen Chapalain from Douarnenez, Gery has been quick to learn the Dragon’s secrets.
In 3rd place overall after 4 races is SUI 311 “Sophie Racing” helmed by Gold Cup winner Hugo Stenbeck, crewed by his usual top team of Martin Westerdahl and Bernardo Freitas. This very experienced team will hope to be challenging for the title if more races can be sailed as they would likeĀ to discardĀ their 18th place recorded in race 3.
Great to see “Family’s” racing together. GBR 764Ā Mike Hayles with Wife Monique & Son Nick.
Along with the new faces in the class are two young Ladies sailing with their parents in NOR 275. The Dragon is so perfect for learning the skills and enjoying Family sailing at the highest level.
NOR 275 “The Knucker” with Per Arne Nilsen, his wife 2 daughters Josefine & Melene.
This beautiful “cold moulded” Petticrows boat was first launched in 2000, then owned by Odd Lofterodd from Norway. Sadly Odd is no longer with us but he would be delighted to know his wonderful boat is being very well looked after and enjoyed by this youngĀ & “Colourful” team š
So now we all wait with fingers crossed that the strong winds will die away and allow some more races over the next 2 days in this wonderful location.
St Tropez is ready to host the 2017 Gold Cup. Further details to follow soon…….
Plans are already in place to organise a fantastic Gold Cup next year (2017), with 100 boats expected it will be another “showcase” event for our amazing one design class…..
Higher, Faster, Longer………..Ā Ā Ā Stavros.