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An emphatic victory for British Dragons
Lawrie Smith, Ruaridh Scott, Goncalo Ribeiro and Richard Parslow are Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup Champions 2023 The fleet went into
Torbay kicks up testing conditions for the Gold Cup fleet
A commanding lead and a Cinderella story A jubilant team onboard DEN423 Denmark’s Bo Johansen Déjà Vu Ver 2.0 crossed
British Dragons lay down a commanding position at the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup
Recap from two days of racing at the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup in Torquay hosted by the Royal Torbay Yacht
TORQUAY PREPARES FOR YANMAR DRAGON GOLD CUP 2023
Fifty International Dragon teams from fourteen countries and three continents are arriving at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club in Torquay
SMITH SNATCHES VICTORY FROM GILMOUR IN CLIFF HANGER FINALE TO 75TH EDINBURGH CUP AND UK DRAGON GRAND PRIX
Lawrie Smith’s Alfie from Glandore YC, crewed by Richard Parslow, Goncalo Ribeiro and Ruairidh Scott, is 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK
STOP PRESS – LAWRIE SMITH IS 75TH EDINBURGH CUP CHAMPION
One final spectacular race confirmed Lawrie Smith and the Alfie team as the 75th Edinburgh Cup Champion. It all came
Gilmour Takes The Lead On Penultimate Day of 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix
Big gains and big losses across the fleet as teams battle variable shifting breeze and strong tides on the penultimate
No wind but partying aplenty on day two of 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix 2023 in Cowes
16 August 2023 - Cowes, UK - Whilst the sun shone and temperatures hit the mid 20s, sadly the wind
Lawrie Smith Dominates Opening Day of 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix 2023 in Cowes
15 August 2023 – Cowes, UK - Lawrie Smith, sailing Alfie for the Glandore Yacht Club, gave a sailing masterclass in
The Dragons are Under Starters Orders at the 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix 2023 sponsored by Clear Solutions...
Registration complete and teams ready to race for the 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix sponsored by Clear
Final Countdown Underway To 75th Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix 2023 sponsored by Clear Solutions International Ltd
Final plans are being put in place for the 75th Edinburgh Cup and International Dragon UK Grand Prix sponsored by Clear
True Story wins Cowes Week 2023 and claims the ultimate victory for skipper
Eleven Dragons entered Cowes Week 2023, ready to battle it out round the cans in the Solent. It looked to
The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust presents new Edinburgh Cup Trophy and sponsors 75th Edinburgh Cup Gala Prizegiving Dinner
Largest Edinburgh Cup entry in over a decade with 42 boats from 12 nations and 4 continents competing.The Royal Yacht
Yanmar confirms title sponsorship of Dragon Gold Cup 2023
27 July 2023 - Torquay, UK - The Royal Torbay Yacht Club, the International Dragon Association and the Clyde Yacht Clubs
Introducing James Mansell, Managing Director and Owner of 75th Edinburgh Cup Principal Sponsor Clear Solutions International Ltd
When Clear Solutions International Ltd confirmed that they were stepping up as Principal Sponsor of the 75th Edinburgh Cup and
Testing Solent Conditions for the Dragons at Cowes Classic Week
The 125 Cowes Classics Week competitors were treated to Cowes Classics Day, a celebration of classic forms of transport, with
Close racing in the BDA East Coast Dragon Championship
The 2023 BDA East Coast Dragon championships returned to the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Burnham. Would reigning East Coast Dragon
Stunning Summer conditions for the Aldeburgh Dragon Open Meeting
Aldeburgh Dragon Open Meeting, 24th to 25th June The second Aldeburgh Dragon Open Meeting took place in idyllic conditions. Force
ENTRY LIST APPROACHES 40 BOATS AS 75th EDINBURGH CUP GEARS UP FOR TRULY SPECIAL CELEBRATION
America’s Cup skipper and four-time World Match Racing Champion Peter Gilmour confirms his entry with his YRED JPN56 team –
Introducing Our Edinburgh Cup Race Officer Rob Brown
It truly is a case of Poacher turned Game Keeper for our 75th Edinburgh Cup Race Officer Rob Brown. Rob
A glorious adventure to La Baule for the Abersoch Fleet
As a precursor to the sailing season at Abersoch, on Monday 15th May three Abersoch Dragons headed off to glorious
Dragon Northern Championship 2023 Abersoch
The Abersoch Dragon fleet was delighted to welcome Crispin Blyth, his crew, and their beautifully restored 1966 Pedersen & Thuesen
Remembering David Dale
David Dale 4th September 1943 – 15th May 2023 David and brother John were brought up in the Medway towns,
Dragon For Sale Ranji K 314
For Sale – Ranji K 314 This classic wooden Borresen Dragon has an epoxy resigned hull and was raced extensively
Keelboat Champion of Champions is decided on the Crouch
National keelboat winners battle in Burnham for the Champion of Champions title The Keelboat Endeavour event consists of a series
Success for local sailors in the Dragon Easter Regatta
Six boats including two visitors competed in an eight-race series over Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Easter Weekend. Racing
North Sails to Support 75th Dragon Edinburgh Cup Celebrations
The organising committee of the 75th Edinburgh Cup incorporating the International Dragon UK Grand Prix is delighted to announce that North Sails will be
Robbe and Berking Sterling Cup
Robbe & Berking Sterling Cup 12mRRobbe & Berking Sterling Cup 5.5mR & Classic Dragonfrom June 7th – 11th 2023 The
Dragon Gold Cup 2023 Torquay entries now open
Entry is now open for the Dragon Gold Cup 2023 in Torquay. Along with live entry, you can now access
Brand New Atlantic Trophy Announced
Société des Régates de Douarnenez welcomes the French Open Championship in 2023. This year will be also the first round
Four Dragon keelboats racing in Scotland on Firth of Forth
Where will you be racing this year?
As the days start to get longer and a little warmer, we can all start looking forward to a season
Entry Now Open for Aldeburgh Dragon Open Meeting
Aldeburgh Dragon Open Meeting 2023Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th JuneSponsored by Brooks Architects & Demon Yachts Entry and Notice of
Royal Torbay Yacht Club to host International Dragon Gold Cup 2023
International Dragon Gold Cup returns to Royal Torbay Yacht Club from 7 to 16 September 2023. Teams from across Europe,
BDA Edinburgh Cup 2023 event logo ontop of Dragon keelboats sailing in Cowes
Principal Sponsor Confirmed as Entry Opens for 75th Dragon Edinburgh Cup Regatta in Cowes
3 February 2023 - Cowes, UK - The organisers of the Dragon 75th Edinburgh Cup Regatta, incorporating the British Dragon Grand Prix,
The Citron Trophy Heads Back to Cowes
It has been an impressive year on the water for the 2022 winners of the Citron Trophy, with the renowned
Who will be this year’s Citron Trophy winner?
The Citron Trophy is traditionally presented each year by the BDA to the Dragon and owner with the best cumulative performance
wooden Dragon sailing on the Solent
Tschuss GBR 457 For Sale
For Sale – Tschuss GBR 457 POA open to offers Tschuss GBR 457 is one of the last wooden International
Ed cup 2023 75th celebration
Edinburgh Cup 75th Anniversary Celebration
Edinburgh Cup 2023, Cowes The Royal Yacht Squadron will host the 75th anniversary celebration of the Edinburgh Cup. The 2023
Royal Thames Yacht Club BDA dinner
British Dragon Association AGM Dinner
2022 has seen a very successful Edinburgh Cup, Vintage & Classic Championships and the usual Area Championships for British Dragons whilst
South Coast Champs BDA September 2022
Dragon South Coast Championships 2022
A fitting farewell by the Royal Dragon Bluebottle Over the weekend of 24th and 25th September Dragons met at the
Four Dragon keelboats racing in Scotland on Firth of Forth
Royal Forth Yacht Club, Queen Elizabeth Regatta
Royal Forth Yacht Club, Queen Elizabeth Regatta (One Design), 17th September 2022 Out of respect for our late Queen, a
HRH Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip sailing together
Remembering our longest reigning monarch
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, who took a great interest in
Dragon keelboats on the start line at AYC regatta 2022
Dragons racing at the Aldeburgh Regatta 2022
The Aldeburgh Regatta took place this year between 21st and 26th August with six days racing, rather than the usual
All to play for on the final day
Edinburgh Cup 2022 Day Three Going into the final two races of the 2022 Edinburgh Cup in Falmouth it was
Vintage Dragon gives masterclass of racing
Edinburgh Cup 2022 Day Two The day started with lighter-than-forecast conditions in Falmouth Harbour, and it was a casual downwind
Podium success for Corinthian Dragons in Falmouth
Edinburgh Cup 2022 Day One Sunny skies and a northwest breeze greeted the Dragon fleet in Falmouth Harbour on day
BDA Classic Vintage Championship 2022
Gripping Dragon racing in Aldeburgh Aldeburgh Yacht Club played host on the weekend of 18th-19th June for its first ever Dragon Open
Bluebottle racing at the highest level in Germany
Dubbed as the most famous Dragon in the World, Bluebottle GBR 192 is among the 53 teams from 13 nations
Triumph for British Dragons racing in France
The 20th edition of the infamous La Baule Dragon Derby and 2022 French National Championships took place last week with
Dragon events coming up this month May 2022
Coming up this month All Dragons are welcome at the Aldeburgh Spring Regatta this May 28th and 29th 2022. Join
Edinburgh Cup Dragon Trophy
Edinburgh Cup 2022 Entries Now Open
July 2022, Falmouth This year's Edinburgh Cup and South West Championships is being hosted by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
Exciting Racing at the Burnham Dragon Easter Regatta 2022
Friday 15th – Sunday 17th April 2022 ‘We couldn’t have wished for better’, was the prevailing sentiment following a wonderful
An evening of celebration
Last month we were finally able to hold our AGM and member dinner in London at the new venue, The
*BRAND NEW DATE* BDA AGM & Dinner 2022
We are really pleased to share that we have a new date and venue for the postponed 2021 British Dragon
East Coast Dragon Championship 2021
Six home and five visiting teams took part in the 2021 Dragon East Coast Championship out of the Royal Corinthian
A chat with the Edinburgh Cup race officer
Seasoned Dragon racer Martin 'Stavros' Payne caught up with 2021 Edinburgh Cup race officer and previous Dragon sailor Rob Brown
Edinburgh Cup 2021 Final
A gloomy day greeted the Dragon sailors and event team in Granton Harbour on the final day of the Edinburgh
Edinburgh Cup 2021 Day Three
While the skies over Edinburgh were grey spirits were bright and lifted in the Royal Forth Yacht Club with the
Edinburgh Cup 2021 Day Two
A beautifully sunny day greeted the Dragon fleet on day two of the Edinburgh Cup in Edinburgh. After a short
Edinburgh Cup 2021 Day One
Granton Harbour greeted the Dragon sailors with a gentle Easterly breeze on day one of the Edinburgh Cup 2021. Racing
Dragon Scottish Championships 2021, Edinburgh
Two days, five races, 16 Dragons and some very close racing decided the 2021 Dragon Scottish Championship in Edinburgh. The
Edinburgh Cup 2021 Latest Competitor Information
With just days till the start of the BDA Scottish Championship and Edinburgh Cup Nationals there are several pieces of
An Interview with Graham Bailey post Cowes Week 2021
On several occasions, in varying craft, Graham Bailey has won individual races and entire classes at Cowes Week. But racing
Bluebottle Dragon
A momentous occasion for the Dragon fleet at Cowes Week 2021
Bluebottle, previously owned and sailed by HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has made a stunning return to Dragon
Who will be racing at the Edinburgh Cup 2021 part II
BDA Chairman and keen Dragon racer Simon Barter is looking forward to the upcoming British Dragon Nationals in Edinburgh. We
Who will be racing at the Edinburgh Cup 2021?
Ahead of the 2021 Scottish Championships and Edinburgh Cup in Edinburgh we chat to passionate local Dragon sailor and BDA
Restored to race condition for the first time in 60 years, historic Dragon Bluebottle (DK192) buzzes to Cowes Week 2021
The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust is proud to support the most recent addition to its historic fleet, former Royal sailing
UK Dragon South Coast Championships, Cowes June 11-13th
The Royal London Yacht Club hosted the UK Dragon South Coast, Classic & Vintage Championship over three perfect sailing days
Perfect sailing conditions for the Medway Regatta
The Medway Regatta 2021 was held over the end of May bank holiday weekend. This much-loved annual event is a
You are invited to the Edinburgh Cup 2021 in Edinburgh
The Royal Forth Yacht Club (RFYC) invites you to enter the Edinburgh Cup 2021. Royal Forth sailors won the Edinburgh
British Dragon East Coast Championship 2021 Announcement
The British Dragon Association have put plans for an East Coast Championship at Ramsgate run by the Royal Temple Yacht
The British Dragon Association Welcomes A Historic Entry to this Year’s Edinburgh Cup
The beloved keelboat of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Bluebottle has undergone a momentous restoration and a
Burnham Fleet Club Report May 2021
Race one had action from start to finish. Pageboy XI (Paul, Clive, Graeme) held the line into the committee boat
Dragons race for the Medway Yacht Club Proton Cup Series
Five dragons entered the second race of the Proton Cup. Unfortunately Gandalf’s main halyard broke at the metal ball on
An Appreciation of Clare Hogan
16.04.21 Clare Hogan who sadly died on 10th April 2021, taken from us so prematurely, will be sorely missed by
solent dragon racing calendar
Solent Dragon Summer Fixtures 2021
For anyone looking to travel overseas this summer then how about a trip across the Solent? An active season is
Edinburgh Cup Dragon Championships 2021 on the Forth
The Royal Forth Yacht Club (RFYC) looks forward to hosting the Edinburgh Cup 2021, postponed from last year.
medway dragon fleet logo
Start the season with some Dragon racing at the Medway Regatta
The Medway Dragon Fleet and Medway Yacht Club are very pleased to announce that they are holding a Dragon one
IDA Yearbook goes digital for 2020
After a year when everything changed, the International Dragon Association (IDA) made the choice to change their annual IDA Yearbook.
A year of restoration for Royal Yacht Bluebottle
Bluebottle DK192 Built by Camper and Nicholson in 1948, Bluebottle was presented to HM the Queen and HRH Prince Philip
Annual General Meeting of the British Dragon Association
The Annual General Meeting of the British Dragon Association will be held at 18.30 on Friday 15th January 2021 via
IDA Dragon Quiz 2020
IDA Dragon Quiz
At the start of May everyone's Dragon friend, Martin Payne came up with a fun idea to keep us all
The Stavros Corona Chapters
April arrived and we were told to stay in, not go to work, be safe and kept reading of our
BDA Statement Edinburgh Cup 2020
In the light of the latest Government announcement the British Dragon Association (BDA) along with the Royal Forth Yacht Club
Royal Yacht Bluebottle to Feature at 2020 British Open National Championship Edinburgh Cup
The British Dragon Association (BDA) is proud to announce that this year’s Edinburgh Cup fleet will include the famous International
Interview with OK Dinghy European Junior Champion Will Heritage
Dragon racing is truly for everyone, at any age. Will Heritage started sailing with the Bailey's at 8 years old