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For the first time in its history, Puerto Portals will host the prestigious Dragon Gold Cup, one of the most important regattas on the international sailing calendar. From 14 to 21 March 2026, the world’s top Dragon Class teams will gather in the heart of the Mediterranean for a week of high-level competition, exceptional social events, and […]
Your BDA committee, including fleet captains meet for the third time in 2026 to discuss key class topics and upcoming events.
The South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club, Abersoch, will once again host the annual Northern Dragon Championship.
Cowes Classics Regatta is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore. Metre boats, Classic Racing Dayboats and Yachts, Old Gaffers and Spirit of Tradition Yachts race central Solent courses. There are daily prize events, tea and cake at RLYC each day after racing and great value fun socials […]
The keelboat regatta is a relaxed event offering three classes of handicap racing for cruisers, as well as one-design racing for Dragons, Sonatas, and Squibs. All races start and finish from committee boats in the River Medway or the Thames Estuary, apart from the Squib,s who will use the normal club line. The Dragons will […]
The 2026 Dragon Classic and Vintage Championship will run alongside the Aldeburgh Dragon Open, hosted by Aldeburgh Yacht Club. Classic, vintage and modern Dragons will come together to race on the River Alde. ENTER HERE Notice of Race
Since 1929, Dragons have competed for this prestigious title. This year, the spectacle arrives in the heart of Helsinki, surrounded by the stunning Baltic Sea archipelago.
The second of the BDA regional championships will be a two-day event in Cowes. Come and race on the Solent, the perfect warm-up event ahead of a packed racing schedule in August.
The Burnham Open Meeting is a new event for the Dragon class that sits within the RCYC racing calendar and is part of the 2026 East Coast Windward Leeward Series.
Cowes Week 2026 marks an extraordinary milestone, as the week-long regatta celebrates its bicentenary year. With 200 years of British history, royal association and international participation under its belt, it's a remarkable testament to the popularity of Cowes as a sailing destination and to the longevity of the largest and longest-running sailing regatta of its […]
The Edinburgh Cup 2026 returns to Cowes and incorporates the International Dragon Grade One British Grand Prix. Hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron, Dragon teams from across the UK, Europe and further afield will come together to compete in the Solent for the British Dragon national championship coveted trophy. Head to britishdragons.org/edinburghcup for all event […]
MARBLEHEAD TROPHY 2026 The Royal Yacht Squadron proposes to host Bluebottle’s defence of the Marblehead Trophy in Cowes between 23rd and 25th August 2026, following on from the Edinburgh Cup: UK Grand Prix on 18th to 21st August. Any recognised Yacht Club represented by one Dragon only can challenge for the Marblehead Trophy in 2026. Challenges […]
Your BDA committee, including fleet captains meet for the fourth time in 2026 to discuss key class topics and final events of the season.
Medway Yacht Club will host the 2026 East Coast Dragon Championship, welcoming local and travelling Dragons from across Medway, Burnham and Aldeburgh.
Rounding out the year's regional Dragon regattas, the Royal Forth Yacht Club will host the 2026 Scottish Dragon Championship.