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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Christmas comes early in Cascais……..

Posted on November 21, 2011, 05:12 by Stavros

POR 50 “Christmas III” helmed by Pedro Mendes Leal won the 2nd Winter Series here in Cascais yesterday, after only a total of three races could be completed due to unusual weather conditions over the weekend…. After Friday’s most perfect start, the … Continue reading →

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Finito’ and Hombre’ set the early pace in Cascais……

Posted on November 19, 2011, 08:00 by Stavros

Yesterday saw the start of the 2nd Cascais Winter Series in Portugal. With two races planed and a wind of around 15-18kts from a southerly direction, the 24 registered Dragons had to deal with some large waves as they gathered … Continue reading →

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Victory for HKG 55 in the tightest of Finishes…….

Posted on November 6, 2011, 22:35 by Stavros

Tam Nguyen HKG 55 won the Hong Kong National Championships yesterday “by the skin of his teeth” from HKG 51 helmed by Karl Grebstadt…. It was a most thrilling final day sailed in perfect Dragon conditions, 12-16 kts of wind … Continue reading →

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Karl Grebstadt HKG 51 leads in Hong Kong…..

Posted on November 5, 2011, 21:34 by Stavros

Karl, Rick and Greg. Karl Grebstadt made the best of some excellent sailing conditions on the first day to lead the Hong Kong Nationals, recording 1st, 3rd, 3rd and 1st positions after 4 races. The course set south of Middle … Continue reading →

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Stavros in Hong Kong….

Posted on November 4, 2011, 22:21 by Stavros

Today will see one of the largest entries (17 boats) take to the waters from Middle Island, Hong Kong, for their Dragon National Championships. Since arriving in this “Action Packed” town after a 25min train journey from the airport, I … Continue reading →

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