On Course for Helsinki 2026: Helsinki 2018 Gold Cup Memories
A look back at the 2018 Dragon Gold Cup in Helsinki, where the Finnish capital showcased the championship racing conditions that await the fleet again in 2026. […]
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On Course for Helsinki 2026: Helsinki’s Proven Record for Major Dragon Championships
Helsinki’s Dragon championship history includes the 1987 European Championship and the 2018 Dragon Gold Cup, adding further significance to the fleet’s return in 2026. […]
IDA Yearbook 2025 Review / 2026 Preview Now Available
The latest International Dragon Association Yearbook is now available, featuring a review of the 2025 season, a preview of 2026 events, championship highlights, class news, Classic Dragons and the road towards the Dragon Centenary in 2029. […]
NOR PUBLISHED AND ONLINE ENTRY OPENS FOR KINSALE YACHT CLUB DRAGON GOLD CUP 2024
20 February – Kinsale, Ireland – The Notice of Race has been published and Online Entry is now open for the Kinsale Yacht Club Dragon Gold Cup sponsored by Astra Construction Services Ltd, which will be held in Kinsale from 6 to 13 September 2024. Sixty plus teams are expected to participate in the prestigious […]
Kinsale Yacht Club Gears Up To Host 80th Dragon Gold Cup
30 November 2023 – Kinsale, Ireland – Preparations are underway in Kinsale, Ireland’s yachting and gourmet capital, for celebrations to mark the 80thanniversary of one of international sailing’s most prestigious events. From 6 to 13 September 2024, Kinsale will welcome Dragon sailors from across the globe to compete for the Kinsale Yacht Club Dragon […]
INCIDENT FILLED DAY TWO AT THE YANMAR DRAGON GOLD CUP 2023
Portugal’s Michael Zankel wins race two from Sweden’s Jan Secher and Switzerland’s Dirk Oldenburgh Lawrie Smith is dismasted whilst leading the fleet but claims redress and continues to lead the regatta. Simon Barter from the UK wins Corinthian race two and takes Corinthian overall lead. Big shifts, big changes in velocity, two black flags […]
TORQUAY PREPARES FOR YANMAR DRAGON GOLD CUP 2023
Fifty International Dragon teams from fourteen countries and three continents are arriving at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club in Torquay in preparation for the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup 2023. Registration opens Thursday 7 September. Championship racing commences Sunday 10 September and continues until Friday 15 September. International Race Officer and double British Finn Class Olympian […]
Yanmar confirms Title Sponsorship of Dragon Gold Cup 2023
Yanmar confirmed as title sponsor of the Dragon Gold Cup 2023. Entry list hits 50 boats with teams from 15 nations. Big names line up to challenge for the historic trophy. Social programme announced. Entry open until Friday 28 August. 27 July 2023 – Torquay, UK – The Royal Torbay Yacht Club, International Dragon Association […]
Strong Winds Prevent Racing on Opening Day of Dragon Gold Cup 2021 by Yanmar
The opening day of the International Dragon Gold Cup 2021 by Yanmar in Marstrand, Sweden, brought glorious sunshine but very strong winds and big seas. The Race Committee put to sea to inspect conditions, but sadly the sea state was too severe so racing had to be abandoned for the day. Back ashore the committee […]