Monthly Archives: June 2017

A Truly International Fleet and Outstanding Sponsor Support for Dragon Edinburgh Cup 2017

Posted on June 29, 2017, 10:11 by Fiona

With 38 teams from as far afield as Russia and Turkey and across the UK and Europe already entered, and some 40 boats expected on the start line, the 2017 edition of the Dragon Edinburgh Cup is lining up to … Continue reading →

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German Grand Prix is next Week!

Posted on June 28, 2017, 13:39 by Stavros

The Marina of Kuhlungsborn where the next IDA Grade 1 event begins on July 5th. A reminder to all Dragon Sailors that the popular Grade 1 event in Kuhlungsborn will take place next week and for those still considering making the journey up to … Continue reading →

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“Provezza Dragon” are on Top of the World….

Posted on June 18, 2017, 13:54 by Stavros

Andy Beadsworth, Ali Tezdiker & Simon Fry win the 2017 Dragon World Championships. It was the most perfect sailing day in Cascais yesterday (Saturday 17th) for the 70 boats to finish their 2017 International World Championships. With blue skies, 10-12kts … Continue reading →

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Day 5 of Dragon Worlds, in Cascais.

Posted on June 17, 2017, 09:51 by Stavros

GBR 815 “Alfie” Lawrie Smith wins race 7 yesterday to put pressure on the leaders TUR 1212. With gusts in excess of 35kts on the outer course towards Guincho and unstable winds on the inner course off Estoril no racing was possible on Thursday. … Continue reading →

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Full On in Cascais…. Day 3.

Posted on June 15, 2017, 09:48 by Stavros

Day 3 of the Dragon Worlds in Cascais was not for the faint-hearted…. it was Full On. A mixture of waves, wind and 70 top class Dragons going at it made for some exhilarating sailing yesterday on day 3 of … Continue reading →

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Day 2 of the Dragon Worlds in Cascais…

Posted on June 14, 2017, 10:13 by Stavros

TUR 1212 “Provezza” Andy, Simon & Ali, still lead overall after 3 races in Cascais… Day 2 of the World Championships in Cascais began with a more gentle wind from around 300 degrees and quite a strong current running from … Continue reading →

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Cascais Creates a Crescendo..

Posted on June 13, 2017, 09:53 by Stavros

“Provezza” TUR 1212 win race 1 of the Dragon World Championships in Cascais… The first race of the Dragon World Championships saw a typical north-westerly trade wind of between 16 -26 knots which provided the fleet with boisterous conditions. The 2.5 … Continue reading →

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Perfect Practice for Provezza….

Posted on June 11, 2017, 21:31 by Stavros

“Provezza” TUR 1212, Power upwind to lead Practice Race of 2017 Worlds in Cascais…. It was a most exhilarating day to kick start the 2017 Dragon World Championships here in Cascais… With a northerly wind ranging from 16 to 25kts, big … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Champagne in Cascais…

Posted on June 9, 2017, 20:52 by Stavros
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La Baule Delivers….

Posted on June 6, 2017, 15:46 by Stavros

Winners of Derby Dragon, GBR 585 “Full Speed”, Olivier & Dominic Bakker with Martin Payne. Having fun in the sun with 31 Dragons is what La Baule is all about. The support from the Y.C.L.B. members and organisers of the annual … Continue reading →

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