2009 Dragon Gold Cup – Skagen Denmark
At 5pm local time the Principle Race Officer Christian Lerche called it a day after an unequal battle between himself and a particularly fickle wind. As Chairman of the International Dragon Association, Rob Campbell put it “There were several occasions when the breeze came in and it looked like [...]
Dragon Gold Cup 2009 – Skagen, Denmark
Gordon Smith
After a long wait during the morning the Principle Race Officer Christian Lerche finally fired the warning signal at 11:34 which brought relief to those that had considered the possibility of a second day of calm.
His main concern was the difficulty balancing the strength of the current versus [...]
Not waiting any more…
15:50 on Tuesday the 4th August
Skagen Harbour – Denmark
Gordon Smith
The International Principle Race Officer at the 2009 Dragon Class Gold Cup, Christian Lerche, has finally been forced to abandon racing for the day.
“Conditions were not improving and the chances of us finishing a race successfully have continued to diminish and I have [...]
Skagen – Denmark
Press Officer Royal Danish Yacht Club: Gordon Smith
The changeable weather of the past few days left the fleet sailing out to the course through a persistent morning of mist and wind that refused to settle on a heading.
The first start got off on time but with a general recall the race officials found [...]
From 24 to 28 of June in waters near Moscow have been racing 9th sailing regatta «Bank Cup», which once again became an unforgettable entertainment event for lovers of sport and active recreation.
In this year like early the race has not changed its tradition, by make its new record. The number of yachts that have [...]
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Significant event for Russian sailors – Yacht Season 2009 Opening - took place at 15th – 17th May in Pirogovo Yacht Club.
Despite the difficult weather conditions – 16th May was cold and overcast, and 17th May was no wind - all race was success.
Sailors and spectators had a lot of positive excitement and [...]
Over 100 Dragons from all over the world gathered in southern France, in the city Douarnenez, which now has started X Grand Prix Petit Navire 2009 (Grade 1).
During 7 races of this regatta we will expect an exciting competition. The world’s strongest Dragon sailors will involve in this event. We will know result only on [...]
42-th international sailing regatta «Antigua Sailing Week - 2009» has started on the island of Antigua (Harbor Falmouth) on April, 25.
The first regatta, organized by the local yacht club - Anigua Yacht Club, was held in 1967 and attended by all 10 yachts. Now the number of participating yachts is over 200 boats.
Dragon Class has [...]
Copa del Mediterraneo 2009 took place at 26-29 March in the Yacht Club Calanova, Palma De Mallorca.
This race was started by Michael Domecq 9 years ago, and is still going strong. The Yacht Club in Calanova have excellent facilities, a very good race management and without doubt this is a great venue. Racing takes place [...]
