The Dragon Edinburgh Cup 2017 sponsored by Oliver Morgan Architects and Stoneham Construction Ltd came to a stylish conclusion in Cowes with a thrilling deciding race and a truly spectacular prize giving dinner and closing ceremony. Going into the day, four boats were in contention to claim the prestigious Edinburgh Cup, which was first raced […]
The penultimate day of the Dragon Edinburgh Cup 2017 sponsored by Oliver Morgan Architects and Stoneham Construction Ltd in Cowes, produced one truly extraordinary race which shook the leader board up and leaves four boats in close contention going into the final race. As they set off for the race area, the competitors found that […]
What a difference a day makes! After the opening day’s torrential rain and strong winds, day two of the Dragon Edinburgh Cup 2017, sponsored by Oliver Morgan Architects and Stoneham Construction Ltd and hosted by the Island Sailing Club, Cowes, produced light airs, brightening skies and a complete reversal of fortune for a number of […]
The International Dragon fleet is famed for the exceptionally close nature of its racing, but even in the Dragons a three-way tie for the overall lead of a regatta is truly extraordinary. But that is exactly the situation the top three boats found themselves in after the opening day of the Dragon Edinburgh Cup 2017, […]
Dear Dragon Friends It’s full steam ahead here in the Edinburgh Cup Office with just eight weeks to go until the regatta, and we have several exciting news items for you in this Competitor update. Stoneham Construction and Oliver Morgan Architects join us as Sponsors We are delighted to announce Stoneham Construction and Oliver Morgan […]
Solent Guide, Arrival Instructions and Entry Update Dear Dragon Friends With just over eight weeks still to go until the start of the South Coast Championship and Edinburgh Cup I am delighted to announce that we already have 25 confirmed entries from across England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and as far afield as Russia, Switzerland, Germany […]
Calling all Dragon sailors, friends and family, past, present and future! Join us for a very special celebration of the International Dragon Class at our 2017 Edinburgh Cup Celebration on Friday 14 July. The Edinburgh Cup Celebration Friday 14 July 2017 – RORC Cowes Clubhouse NOTICE OF PARTY Tickets £45! Includes sparkling reception, 3 course […]
Calling all Dragon sailors – GBR and ALL Dragon nationalities. This is your Captain speaking! I am honoured to be the Chairman of the 2017 Edinburgh Cup, which will be held in Cowes, Isle of Wight from 8 to 15 July. On behalf of the British Dragon Association, the Cowes Dragon Fleet is busy making arrangements to […]
Designed in 1929, the International Dragon combines classic elegance with grand prix performance, the world’s greatest sailing venues and some of the best sailors on the planet. One of the Dragon fleet’s most prestigious trophies is the Edinburgh Cup, which was presented to the class in 1949 by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and is awarded […]