This is Dragon News Channel Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.britishdragons.org.uk/RssNewsChannel.aspx Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT alex@emworx.com (Alex Resnik) The Notice of Race has been published and online entry is now open for the 2013 Dragon World Championship to be hosted by the Portland and Weymouth Sailing Academy from 5 to 13 September 2013. The event is open to a14bf4cf-2530-4be5-b022-2c22d2d7972f /News/NewsDetails/13-04-23/NOTICE_OF_RACE_PUBLISHED_AND_ONLINE_ENTRY_OPEN_FOR_DRAGON_WORLD_CHAMPIONSHIP_2013.aspx Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:50:15 GMT Rob Campbell reports from the Burnham Easter Regatta where competitors enjoyed great racing and lots of fun partying despite the extremely cold weather and regular snow showers. 72cb279f-24a4-42ff-bf40-009aeb8fecdb /News/NewsDetails/13-04-03/Great_Easter_Racing_In_Burnham_Despite_Cold_Weather.aspx Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:38:37 GMT The Notice Of Race and Online Entry for the 2013 South Coast Championship and Edinburgh Cup are now live. edaaef3b-1bc2-4663-b57e-b58b372949cf /News/NewsDetails/13-03-11/Edinburgh_Cup_And_South_Coast_Championship_NOR_And_Online_Entry_Now_Live.aspx Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:14:45 GMT We are very sorry to advise that Keith Stables, known to many Dragon sailors on the UK and International circuits in the 70s and 80s, unexpectedly died whilst visiting relations in New Zealand on 22nd January. b023ebb5-657b-40b2-b1fe-731c0e3aba61 /News/NewsDetails/13-02-14/Death_of_Keith_Stables.aspx Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:36:02 GMT Its full steam ahead with the organising committee for the South Coast Championship and Edinburgh Cup and don't forget to book your accommodation now. 9b34a28a-f396-47e4-b706-de083193279d /News/NewsDetails/13-02-14/Edinburgh_Cup_Plans_Full_Steam_Ahead.aspx Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:34:32 GMT First official press announcement confirms Weymouth to host 2013 Dragon World Championship from 5-13 September 2013. 4459882d-585a-48c5-b73c-ca82c230cec0 /News/NewsDetails/12-11-14/Weymouth_To_Host_Dragon_World_Championship_2013.aspx Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:49:54 GMT The confirmed list of qualifing helms for the Worlds is available. 645580cf-f147-47d2-bd2f-00e236a3394e /News/NewsDetails/12-11-12/GBR_Worlds_2013_Qualifiers_-_Confirmed_List.aspx Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:47:55 GMT Patrick Gifford reports from a warm and sunny Aldeburgh Week which this year also featured the Classic Championship 31e58857-2d4b-495d-ae23-278cd3429bcd /News/NewsDetails/12-08-30/Aldeburgh_Week_And_BDA_Classic_Championship_Report.aspx Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:15:56 GMT Winning Tides Solent? Now Winning Tides Weymouth too! 39a2a0dd-f1c3-48ab-8d9a-6680b5614ab0 /News/NewsDetails/12-08-22/Winning_Tides_Weymouth_for_Worlds_2013_Competitors.aspx Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:12:11 GMT Archivist Patrick Gifford updates us on all the latest from the Classic fleet including news of the British Classic Championship which will take place during Aldeburgh Week cef15789-93c8-4e14-86bc-ba64c12bcd43 /News/NewsDetails/12-07-24/Classics_Update.aspx Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:04:35 GMT Since we have now completed all of the qualifying regattas for the Worlds next year, we felt it would be helpful if we posted the provisional table of rankings for a place. If you spot any discrepancies, please let the Hon Sec know! d842de98-79cc-49f8-95da-fa2f8a3c3493 /News/NewsDetails/12-07-16/GBR_Worlds_2013_Qualifyers_-_Provisional_List.aspx Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:55:43 GMT Simon Brien, Mark Brien and Davey Gomes have claimed both the overall and Corinthian Edinburgh Cup titles in Cultra. f8ba3b04-6003-4951-9773-a1772c073d72 /News/NewsDetails/12-07-07/Simon_Brien_Wins_Dragon_Edinburgh_Cup.aspx Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:48:10 GMT Big breeze and big changes on penultimate day of 2012 Edinburgh Cup sponsored by Belfast Harbour. Official report. 4eb835a1-e556-4b8c-ab76-c58190ad4c89 /News/NewsDetails/12-07-06/Simon_Brien_Moves_Into_Lead_On_Penultimate_Day_Of_Edinburgh_Cup.aspx Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:47:35 GMT We had everything from thick fog and pouring rain to bright sun in Cultra today but Julia Bailey and her team carried on regardless and continue to lead the regatta after four races. 516c0937-c7c8-4c03-94db-ebec4505f616 /News/NewsDetails/12-07-05/Julia_Bailey_Continues_To_Lead_After_Day_Two_In_Cultra.aspx Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:29:21 GMT Day one report from the 2012 Dragon Edinburgh Cup sponsored by Belfast Harbour where Julia Bailey won both opening races. 5a50381a-5023-4ce2-b2c9-7ffb1c38b1f9 /News/NewsDetails/12-07-04/Edinburgh_Cup_Sponsored_By_Belfast_Harbour_-_Day_1_Report.aspx Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:12:06 GMT Gavia Wilkinson-Cox claims 2012 Dragon Northern Area Championship. Julia Bailey takes Corinthian title. Full press report. d8dafece-06b9-4fc8-90bb-d70b55ccd3d0 /News/NewsDetails/12-07-04/Gavia_Wilkinson-Cox_Wins_Dragon_Northern_Area_Championship.aspx Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:39:49 GMT Julia Bailey and Gavia Wilkinson-Cox win a race apiece and Julia jumps into the lead on day two of the Northern Area Championship in Cultra 5fd84431-c2bc-46c2-a88e-2a92b05b31f6 /News/NewsDetails/12-07-02/Julia_Bailey_Takes_Lead_On_Day_Two_Of_Northern_Area_Championship.aspx Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:25:48 GMT Great opening day for the 31 teams racing the Northern Area Championship in Cultra. Chris "Buddha" Hunt leads the pack from Klaus Diederichs and Gavia Wilkinson-Cox. 3adb63ca-ef20-43a1-8af2-ac686a0479b6 /News/NewsDetails/12-07-01/Chris_Buddha_Hunt_Leads_Northern_Area_Championship_After_Day_1.aspx Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:39:13 GMT Urgent Attention All Competitors - Please note that the combined British Northern Areas and Edinburgh Cup Entry Fee goes up by £50 for entries received after today - 1st June. Do not waste £ 50 - ENTER NOW! 300c15a9-d037-4fb1-a6fe-f85e9da7ce55 /News/NewsDetails/12-06-01/Entry_Deadline_Today_For_Northerns_Edinburgh_Cup.aspx Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:45:12 GMT Patrick Gifford brings us the final report from the East Coast Championship where Poul Richard Hoj-Jensen took victory from Rob Campbell and Mark Wade won the Corinthian Trophy as well as finishing third overall. 59b71c1d-5fb1-4263-a61e-9bc5abae3480 /News/NewsDetails/12-05-28/Poul_Richard_Hoj-Jensen_Wins_East_Coast_Championship.aspx Mon, 28 May 2012 01:32:06 GMT Patrick Gifford updates us from day two of the East Coast Championship at Levington where Poul Richard Hoj-Jensen and Rob Campbell are heading the leaderboard. e1eab207-f6e0-480c-b86e-39d91882a56c /News/NewsDetails/12-05-27/East_Coast_Championship_-_Day_Two_Update.aspx Sun, 27 May 2012 09:42:11 GMT The East Coast Championship is underway at Levington with 16 boats competing for this year's title. Yesterday's opening three races saw Poul Richard Hoj-Jensen on great form taking decd62b3-40aa-45b9-bab4-dfac6609ce93 /News/NewsDetails/12-05-26/East_Coast_Championship_-_Keep_Up_With_The_Results.aspx Sat, 26 May 2012 11:21:24 GMT The entry deadline for the Edinburgh Cup and Northern Area Championship, sponsored by Belfast Harbour, is now fast approaching on 1st June so if you haven't already done so get your entry in now. You will be in very good company as already 24 boats have confirmed their entries including cbc8ef6b-33a8-4837-8a01-1f5fb18f06ad /News/NewsDetails/12-05-26/Edinburgh_Cup_Northerns_Entry_Deadline_1_June.aspx Sat, 26 May 2012 11:04:21 GMT Dragon fleet gains momentum with 2 new skippers and 4 new boats contesting the South Coast Championship which is also a qualifier from the 2013 Worlds in Weymouth 0d07ed9e-ab17-49ba-8dfb-d66cee46e2cb /News/NewsDetails/12-05-10/Julia_Bailey_And_Team_Aimee_Victorious_At_Drama_Laden_South_Coast_Championship_In_Cowes.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 09:55:57 GMT Saturday 12th May sees the return of the popular 'Try a Dragon' morning at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Burnham on Crouch. 294d3f64-5782-473a-80a9-7fa4c9d96ede /News/NewsDetails/12-05-09/Try_A_Dragon_In_Burnham_This_Weekend.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 18:03:17 GMT The Dragon South Coast Championship will be hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Cowes from 5-7 May. 1d1a4d4b-2ffc-44ba-b87c-c16a52fc87eb /News/NewsDetails/12-05-01/Dragon_South_Coast_Championship_In_Cowes_5-7_May.aspx Tue, 01 May 2012 09:45:37 GMT The BDA is conducting an e-mail/online survey of all members asking for their input to assist in planning for future events. All members of the BDA should have received the survey by e-mail direct from BDA Treasurer Charles Cronin. If you are 963e438a-0bb8-4204-b261-a39e705f6980 /News/NewsDetails/12-04-21/BDA_Member_Survey_Underway.aspx Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:43:33 GMT The Notice of Race and Online Entry for the Northerns and Edinburgh Cup have gone live and we've news of a special ferry deal with Stenna plus an update on accommodation. 91cb6de9-db5c-41f7-9b80-6c0cdf577b93 /News/NewsDetails/12-04-12/Online_Entry_For_Northerns_Edinburgh_Cup_Now_Open_Stenna_Ferry_Deal_Confirmed.aspx Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:04:46 GMT Rob Campbell and his Quicksilver V team took on a strong 18 boat fleet and came out smelling of roses at the 2012 Dragon Easter Regatta in Burnham. Martin Makey Report.. 2ede47bc-49cd-44e4-8377-226b0ede43e9 /News/NewsDetails/12-04-11/Quicksilver_V_Pips_Ecstatic_To_The_Post_At_Easter_Regatta_In_Burnham.aspx Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:59:14 GMT From July 2012 anyone driving in France will be required to carry a Breathalyser kit in their car at all times. There is clearly still some confusion over the exact technical requirements of this new law but with the help of the Drugs & Alcohol UK weblog we've 6b56720f-a159-4fe8-9325-688196c151ea /News/NewsDetails/12-04-11/New_French_Law_Requires_Drivers_To_Carry_Breathalyser_Kits.aspx Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:58:50 GMT As a result of the highly successful event last year, entry enquiries have already been received for the Dragon Easter Regatta 6th-9th April 2012. With a varied 8 race schedule f0d4b783-ddd6-46c0-b392-cdf207723345 /News/NewsDetails/12-03-29/Join_The_Burnham_Fleet_For_Their_Legendary_Easter_Regatta.aspx Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:35:00 GMT The NOR and the Entry Form for the Dragon South Coast Championship (May 5-7 in Cowes) are now available online. 38cee6e4-7595-43d7-8f89-9b820a160d80 /News/NewsDetails/12-03-12/South_Coast_Championship_NOR_Entry_Form_Now_Available.aspx Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:46:12 GMT If you are thinking about building a wooden Dragon or simply have a love of classic yachts take a look at a new book called Wooden Boat Building: How To Build A Dragon by Nick Loenen of British Columbia. 07d4b586-2735-4989-9b7c-bdc1366b5573 /News/NewsDetails/12-03-12/New_Book_Published_-_How_To_Build_A_Wooden_Dragon.aspx Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:40:00 GMT This year’s Dragon Classic Championship will be held within Aldeburgh Week between 12th and 17th August. The Aldeburgh Yacht Club is delighted to welcome as many elegant wooden Dragons as possible to its petite estuary, which is exceptionally kind to elderly boats much cosseted by their owners. b9953d46-99b6-4a6e-8bef-dc55c73f5e9f /News/NewsDetails/12-03-01/Aldeburgh_To_Host_Classic_Dragon_Championship_2012.aspx Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:54:43 GMT The latest IDA Annual Review has been posted to members, along with membership subscription invoices from the Treasurer. The BDA Magazine will be with members shortly. ce9dc5e7-c304-492d-9b82-d9e415854552 /News/NewsDetails/12-02-24/The_IDA_BDA_Magazines.aspx Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:40:02 GMT AGM and Prize Giving a great success. New Officers elected. 45e1ccef-5d7f-480a-8d3f-9ddfac4b2519 /News/NewsDetails/12-02-04/Solent_Fleet_elects_new_officers.aspx Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:07:10 GMT The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club has published lots of helpful information for those of you planning your trip to Cultra, Belfast Lough, Northern Ireland for the Northern Area Championship (30 June to 3 July) and Edinburgh Cup (3-7 July). 9f2f3d6b-377f-4a51-9a5c-b417748154e0 /News/NewsDetails/12-02-01/Get_Planning_For_The_Northern_Championship_And_Edinburgh_Cup.aspx Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:16:39 GMT Dragon Teams Invited To Take Part In Virtual Endeavour Trophy! - The RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, held over the weekend of 3-4 March 2012, Alexandra Palace, London will have an added attraction this year in the form of an exciting virtual regatta. To find out more about how you can represent the Dragon Class at this event read on efaa1481-7276-40d8-848e-5a7588ea9610 /News/NewsDetails/12-01-19/Dragon_Teams_Sought_For_Virtual_Regatta_At_Dinghy_Show.aspx Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:38:17 GMT Last night's BDA AGM and Dinner were both declared a resounding success. Tim Wilkes will bring you a formal report of the AGM shortly but in the meantime here are a few photos from the dinner. b0d8c31b-5214-43df-8cbc-81212659bfd0 /News/NewsDetails/12-01-14/BDA_AGM_Dinner_A_Resounding_Success.aspx Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:25:45 GMT Please note that an error crept into the Agenda sent to all members with the invitations to the AGM & Dinner. The correct dates for the Northern Championships at Cultra are 30 June to 3 July and for the Edinburgh Cup are 4 to 7 July. Apologies for the confusion d4b6dc0e-0094-4ce9-b6d1-5b10d22b7985 /News/NewsDetails/12-01-03/AGM_Agenda_-_Dates_for_2012.aspx Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:27:21 GMT If you are looking for a truly special Dragon restoration project read on to find out more about Suzanne, the first Dragon built by Borge Borresen, which is now available for restoration 5956974b-3fbe-4ebf-9cb7-bbe28640eabd /News/NewsDetails/11-12-01/An_Unusual_And_Historic_Renovation_Project.aspx Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:05:05 GMT Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club is both delighted and honoured to be offered the opportunity to host the Northern Area Championship and Edinburgh Cup in July 2012. The Club has a long history with the Dragon Class and last hosted the Edinburgh Cup in 2000. Prior to that 49c532eb-e4ac-425d-87d8-950e661f52ef /News/NewsDetails/11-11-16/2012_Edinburgh_Cup_Northern_Area_Championship_To_Be_Hosted_In_Belfast_Lough_Sponsored_By_Belfast_Harbour.aspx Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:38:21 GMT We've asked Derek Gibbons, currently hard at work on the refit of Classic Dragon GBR373 to bring us a series of updates on his progress. Currently Derek is trying to figure out the best layout for his deck panels on his plywood sheets, so if you are mid refit yourself, thinking of undertaking a restoration or just keen to find out more please Click Here for the first of Derek's reports. 5151d71d-b514-4a55-b8ec-f702da09c4f3 /News/NewsDetails/11-09-22/Classic_Dragon_Refit_Report_-_And_Does_Anyone_Know_The_Best_Layout_For_Deck_Panels_On_Ply_Sheets.aspx Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:22:18 GMT The Brits are shaping up well in Belgium where Tim Tavinor, Thomas Wilton and Pedro Andrade sailing Tigger took the Belgian Open and are currently in third place in the Gold Cup. 262ecc82-6f00-4195-9cce-b22c2a982b06 /News/NewsDetails/11-09-07/Team_Tigger_Win_Belgian_Open_Shape_Up_For_Gold_Cup.aspx Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:18:50 GMT Patrick Gifford reports from a challenging Aldeburgh Week where Rory Bowman proved that he still has that old magic. 639b5290-8f81-4b1d-b5b5-410bd85f2c14 /News/NewsDetails/11-08-25/Rory_Bowman_Wins_Aldeburgh_Week.aspx Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:10:11 GMT Check out the new photo galleries from the Bluebottle Gala Dinner and Friday's racing at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. 5f6bc23e-1338-481b-a44e-9cd7a9a41509 /News/NewsDetails/11-08-18/Photo_Galleries_Updated_With_Cowes_Images.aspx Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:09:48 GMT The 13 strong Dragon Fleet voted Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011 the best Cowes Week in years with great conditions, fantastically close racing and a perfectly judged social programme. Check out the report, results, photos and video updates from the regatta. b68da2e1-6593-45c4-8819-06f043ba85aa /News/NewsDetails/11-08-16/Aberdeen_Asset_Management_Cowes_Week_Roundup_And_Video_Fest.aspx Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:13:29 GMT At a special awards ceremony held last night GBR720 Aimee, sailed by Graham and Julia Bailey, Tim Tavinor and Will Heritage won the new Aberdeen Asset Management Bluebottle Trophy. 587a9cc4-0cda-47c0-a0bd-17e264eaac54 /News/NewsDetails/11-08-11/Aimee_Wins_Aberdeen_Asset_Management_Bluebottle_Trophy.aspx Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:47:55 GMT At last night's Solent Dragon Fleet Bluebottle Gala Dinner to celebrate the 90th Birthday of British Dragon owner HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Gavia Wilkinson-Cox announced the introduction of an exciting new perpetual trophy, to be awarded cfe64306-12f5-40fb-8538-47052d089071 /News/NewsDetails/11-08-08/New_Aberdeen_Asset_Management_Bluebottle_Trophy_Announced.aspx Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:50:17 GMT There's still plenty going on in the Dragon Fleet around the UK to keep everyone fully entertained in the coming weeks. This weekend sees the start of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week (6-13 August) where the 96844157-fbfe-4857-bcae-d3a7b6ea4273 /News/NewsDetails/11-08-04/Summer_Fun_Continues_In_The_Dragon_Fleet.aspx Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:00:48 GMT