Monthly Archives: January 2011

Ski Voile International 2011

Posted on January 25, 2011, 21:18 by Webmaster

It was again a nice Ski voile issue. For 37 years now, best European sailors meet in Juan les pins (south of France) to race nice regattas under the sun. With 6 races, weather conditions was perfect during three days. … Continue reading →

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Douarnenez will Delight………..

Posted on January 24, 2011, 20:11 by Stavros

Now that the dust has settled from the Australian Worlds and Great Britain can boast it’s first ever Champion, (not counting the Man, PRH who was born in Denmark), all Dragon sailors can look forward to a host of challenging … Continue reading →

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British Dragon Association Launches New Website

Posted on January 22, 2011, 11:18 by Fiona

The British Dragon Association has launched its new website at www.britishdragons.org.  Part of an active campaign to revitalise club level racing in the UK the new website follows the new Dragon ID guidelines and incorporates a host of new information … Continue reading →

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Smith, Tavinor and Stewart take World Glory..

Posted on January 15, 2011, 22:36 by Stavros

Lawrie Smith GBR 751 can add the Dragon World Championship to his magnificent sailing CV after squeezing over the finish line yesterday, by less than half a metre, to secure the 6th place required by him and his team aboard … Continue reading →

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Match Race Begins at 11.00

Posted on January 14, 2011, 20:55 by Stavros

Markus Wieser UKR 7 can only be beaten by Lawrie Smith GBR 751 as the World Championship in Melbourne draws to a close…..  With no racing yesterday firstly due to too much wind and a lack of visibility, then as … Continue reading →

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Berg has his day in the Rain!

Posted on January 13, 2011, 22:44 by Stavros

The last time anyone saw rain as heavy as what fell on the waters of Port Phillip yesterday, Noah was preparing his “Ark”…. At times before the start of the 4th & 5th races of the Dragon World Championship’s, visibility … Continue reading →

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Wieser leads Worlds after 3 races..

Posted on January 12, 2011, 00:24 by Stavros

Markus Wieser UKR 7 crewed by Sergey Pugachev and Matti Paschenhave taken the overall lead “Down Under” with three consistent top ten positions, his 6th place yesterday was good enough when added to his previous 9th & 5th to make a … Continue reading →

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Light winds at the World’s..

Posted on January 10, 2011, 22:07 by Stavros

The 2nd race of the Dragon World Championship started yesterday in a 6 kt south easterly wind, with flat water and almost no current. With a square o.4 mile line competitors had to decide if they wanted to gamble on more … Continue reading →

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Smith Turns on the Magic..

Posted on January 9, 2011, 21:51 by Stavros

Lawrie Smith GBR 751 crewed by Tim Tavinor and Ossie Stewart, recorded their first win on the Port Phillip race track since arriving in Melbourne over a week ago. After finishing a creditable 6th place in the Prince Phillip Cup, … Continue reading →

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Schoenherr Steals the Show..

Posted on January 7, 2011, 23:17 by Stavros

Joergen Schoenherr DEN 401 rolled back the years yesterday to snatch the Prince Phillip Cup from Tommy Mullers GER 966 grasp by winning the final race by a country mile…….   With just over a third of the fleet deciding to … Continue reading →

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