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. […]
Seat-of-the-pants sailing and race victory for Jan Eckert on day three of the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix
Big breeze, big seas and big rain challenged competitors on day three of the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix off Cowes Race five goes to Jan Eckert SUI355 Graham and Julia Bailey, Will Bedford and Killian Boag in GBR192 continue to lead the regatta overall Denis Bergin tightens his grip on the […]
Beadsworth wins the day while Bailey consolidates overall lead on day two of the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix
Day two of the 2026 Dragon Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix brought stronger winds and some new faces at the front of the fleet. Graham Bailey and Andy Beadsworth claim race victories At the midpoint in the regatta Graham Bailey consolidates his lead but behind him just nine points separate second to fifth […]
International Dragon Edinburgh Cup & UK Grand Prix 2026 Attracts Biggest Entry In 30 Years
12 August 2026 – Cowes, UK – With 49 boats entered, the 2026 Dragon Edinburgh Cup featuring the International Dragon Association’s UK Grand Prix, will be the largest edition of the regatta in 30 years. Hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, the regatta will take place from 16th to 21st August. Crews from Germany, […]
Sponsor Support Grows for 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Grand Prix as 45 Teams from 11 Nations Confirm Participation
14 July 2026 – Cowes, UK – 45 entries from 11 nations have already signed up to participate in the British Dragon Association’s 2026 Edinburgh Cup and the International Dragon Association’s UK Grand Prix, the joint highest entry for the event in 20 years. The regattas are to be hosted concurrently by the Royal Yacht […]
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. […]
INTERNATIONAL DRAGON LEGENDS TO ASSEMBLE OFF COWES IN AUGUST 2026
10 March 2026 – Cowes, UK – August 2026 will see the crème de la crème of the International Dragon fleet assemble off Cowes, UK for the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and International Dragon Association UK Grand Prix. The Edinburgh Cup is presented annually to the winner of the Dragon British Open Championship, whilst the Dragon […]
The Dragons are Under Starters Orders at the 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix 2023 sponsored by Clear Solutions International Ltd
L-R – Yanmar’s Jasuhiro Yaji, 75th Edinburgh Cup Regatta Chair Gavia Wilkinson-Cox, James Mansell, MD of Clear Solutions International Ltd, and Graham Bailey, representing The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust. All images (c) Rick and James Tomlinson. Registration complete and teams ready to race for the 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix sponsored by […]
Entry List Grows and Sponsors Sign Up for 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK Grand Prix
MTM Integrated Marketing, Yanmar and Wessex Distillery sign up as Supporting Sponsors. 12 past Edinburgh Cup winning helms confirm intention to participate. Entry list hits 40 boats with 11 nations from across Europe, Scandinavia, Asia and Australasia represented. Rick and James Tomlinson appointed official photographer and videographer. World Leisure to provide Official Regatta Apparel. Past […]