Bluebottle Caps Remarkable 2026 Season with European Grade 1 Series Victory
Royal Racing Yacht Bluebottle (GBR 192) caps an exceptional 2026 season by winning the European Grade 1 Series and prestigious Standfast Trophy. […]
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Bluebottle Adds to Her Remarkable Racing Legacy in Cowes
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. […]
Louise Racing Claims Historic Marblehead Trophy Victory in Cowes
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. […]
Dragon Racing at Cowes Week 200 Ends with Bluebottle Victory
Bluebottle, helmed by Graham Bailey, has won the Dragon Class at the historic 200th anniversary edition of Cowes Week after a memorable week of racing on the Solent. […]
Corinthian Triumph Caps Dramatic Finale as Zankel Claims Dragon European Title
Michael Zankel, Diogo Pereira and João Matos Rosa secured the 2026 Dragon European Championship after a dramatic final race in Helsinki. Martin Pålsson’s Nono claimed the Corinthian title, while Graham Bailey’s Bluebottle topped the Classic Wooden Dragon standings to conclude a memorable week of world-class racing. […]
Race Day 3: Young Dragons Shine as EASY Takes the Overall Lead in Helsinki
Day three of the Dragon European Championship produced two more tactical races in shifting conditions, with Sweden’s Young Dragons claiming a memorable victory in Race 5 while Portugal’s POR90 EASY moved into the overall championship lead. As the forecast turns unsettled, the battle for the European title remains wide open. […]
Race Day 2: Bluebottle and Sapphire Share the Honours in Helsinki
Two contrasting races and shifting conditions made for a thrilling second day at the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki. Graham Bailey’s GBR192 Bluebottle dominated Race 2 before Germany’s GER1221 Sapphire, helmed by Jan Woortman, claimed victory in Race 3, reshuffling the leaderboard and setting up a closely contested championship. […]
Race Day 1: Bailey Takes Opening Victory as Dragon Europeans Get Underway in Helsinki
Champagne sailing conditions and tactical racing set the stage for an exciting opening day of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki. Graham Bailey’s GBR192 Bluebottle claimed the first race victory, while consistent performances across the fleet promise a closely fought championship with every point set to matter. […]
Graham Bailey Leads the 2026 International Ranking List as Dragons Head Towards Helsinki
Graham Bailey in Bluebottle leads the 2026 International Ranking List as the Dragon fleet heads towards Helsinki for the European Championship. […]
Bluebottle Brings the Marblehead Trophy to the UK for 2026 Showdown
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. […]