WEYMOUTH TO HOST 2007 DRAGON EDINBURGH CUP & SOUTH COAST
CHAMPIONSHIP
For Immediate Release - 23 February 2007
The British Dragon class is going
from strength to strength with increased participation
among the regional fleets and a strong presence on the
international circuit. To reflect this resurgence of
interest, from 30 June to 7 July 2007, the 2007 Dragon
South Coast Championship and Edinburgh Cup will be
hosted for the first time by the Yacht Clubs of Weymouth
in association with the Solent Dragon Fleet.
These back to back events will be the
highlight of the 2007 British Dragon season and 40+
boats from across the UK and Europe are expected to
compete. In addition a number of teams from the rapidly
growing Russian fleet will be challenging for the
historic Edinburgh Cup.
The Edinburgh Cup was presented to
the Dragon Class in 1949 by His Royal Highness The Duke
of Edinburgh, then owner of the Dragon _Bluebottle_.
This perpetual trophy is awarded annually to the winner
of the Dragon Open British National Championship and is
regarded as one of the most prestigious trophies in
British yachting.
Racing for the South Coast
Championship will take place from 1st to 3rd July with
six races scheduled over the three days. The Edinburgh
Cup will be raced from 4th to 7th July and again six
races are scheduled over the four days. The boats will
be moored along the quayside in Weymouth Harbour with
social events being hosted by the Royal Dorset Yacht
Club, Weymouth Sailing Club and Weymouth & Portland
National Sailing Academy.
_I am delighted that Yacht Clubs of Weymouth is hosting
these events for the first time. The sailing waters of
Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour are recognised as the
best in Northern Europe for small craft and will host
the sailing events for the 2012 London Olympic Games and
Paralympic Games. With superb sailing facilities, a full
social programme, plus excellent logistical links for
those travelling from mainland Europe, everyone is
looking forward to a successful championship. I am also
delighted that the strong British contingent will be
joined by Dragon sailors from Russia, France, Germany,
Denmark and Ireland and look forward to two fantastic
regattas._ commented Solent Fleet Captain Gavia
Wilkinson-Cox following the recent Primo Cup Regatta in
Monaco where she led a strong British Dragon contingent.
For further information about the
2007 Dragon South Coast Championship and Edinburgh Cup
please visit
www.edinbur ghcup07.co.uk or contact
David Dunn, Chairman YCW Championships OA, Tel +44
(0)1305 771147, Mobile +44 (0)7887 750508 or E-mail
djdunn@aol.com.
Fiona Brown, Regatta Press Officer, Tel +44 (0)7711
718470 or E- mail fiona.brown@fionabrown.com
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