The Daring and International Dragon keelboat fleets of Cowes have teamed up to invite interested sailors to our Solent Keelboat ‘Boatcamp’ on 16/17 June at the Royal London Yacht Club, Cowes.
The weekend will provide you with the opportunity to experience the camaraderie and competitive of racing in two long established one-design
classes. Solent Keelboat “Boatcamp” is open to anyone who is genuinely interested in becoming regularly involved in racing Darings or International Dragons in Cowes. You will learn the boat handling techniques of successful racing crews and meet members of the two fleets. The programme will cover familiarisation with boat layout and controls, crew roles and drill with mini-races to put theory into practice.
classes. Solent Keelboat “Boatcamp” is open to anyone who is genuinely interested in becoming regularly involved in racing Darings or International Dragons in Cowes. You will learn the boat handling techniques of successful racing crews and meet members of the two fleets. The programme will cover familiarisation with boat layout and controls, crew roles and drill with mini-races to put theory into practice.
About Darings
Darings are based on the Arthur Robb 5.5 metre “Vision”, the silver medal winner at the 1956 Olympics. The special one-design rules allow the class continuously to improve the sail and rigging plan by adopting the latest designs and materials. Most yachts are owned by small syndicates that provide the very best value for money racing and good fleet turnouts. There are now more than 30 boats and a membership list exceeding 200.
About International Dragons
The Dragon was designed in 1929 and was an Olympic class boat from 1948-1972; it is raced in fleets around the world. The Solent Fleet is active from Easter into October, and many boats travel to UK national regattas and Southern Europe for the winter. Carefully controlled class development means that racing success is dependent on boat handling and crew work, so competent crew are in high demand on the circuit. Dragons are also well known for their postracing social activities!
To take part please complete the application form available from www.solent-dragons.org or www.daring.org.uk.
For further information contact Gavia Wilkinson-Cox on 07973-165888 or email [email protected]
Nearly Midsummer’s Night Party ? Saturday 16th June
You are cordially invited to attend the Cowes keelboat fleets summer party, hosted by the Dragon Fleet at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club on
the evening of Saturday 16th June. Tickets are £20 per person; to apply email [email protected] or telephone 01983 293581.
the evening of Saturday 16th June. Tickets are £20 per person; to apply email [email protected] or telephone 01983 293581.