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Royal Torbay Yacht Club to host International Dragon Gold Cup 2023

by British Dragon Association 9 Feb 2023 14:40 GMT 7-16 September 2023
International Dragon Gold Cup at Royal Torbay Yacht Club © British Dragon Association

Torquay's association with the International Dragon Class is long and illustrious with the venue hosting the 1948 Olympic Games, at which the Dragon featured, and many national and international events since.

The Dragon fleet will return once again to this popular venue in 2023 for the Dragon Gold Cup, which takes place from 7 to 16 September and will attract a strong fleet from around the globe.

Located on the English Riviera, Torquay enjoys a wonderful climate, while Tor Bay provides an open sea race area just a short sail from the club, with the spectacular Devon hills as a backdrop. Hosting the event in association with the International and British Dragon Association will be the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, which was founded in 1863 and has huge experience in organising international championships. The boats will be launched and berthed in the harbour just below the club's elegant clubhouse, which features stunning views across the bay, an excellent restaurant and bar and an English terraced garden with perfect sunset views.

Registration and measurement will take place on 7 and 8 September, there will be a practice race and Opening Ceremony on 9 September, Championship races are scheduled from 10 to 15 September with the Prize Giving Ceremony on 15 September and crane out on 16 September. There will also be daily après sailing social events at the clubhouse.

"The Royal Torbay Yacht Club has long been a popular host of Dragon championships, so we're excited to be returning there for the Gold Cup, our premier Europe based event of 2023. With the UK also hosting the Edinburgh Cup, incorporating the British Dragon Grand Prix, from 15 to 18 August in Cowes, a large Dragon fleet expected for Cowes Week from 29 July to 4 August and the opportunity to nip over to Kinsale to take part in the Irish Open Championship from 24 to 27 August, there's plenty to make the trip across the English Channel worthwhile for European visitors." commented IDA Chairman Gerard Blanc.

On behalf of the Royal Torbay YC, Commodore Phil Rumbelow said, "All at the club are delighted to be welcoming the Dragon Class back to the bay. Our band of experienced event helpers led by our Principal Race Officer, Stuart Childerly, are looking forward to giving the class an excellent championship on the water and our bar and catering teams will ensure they are well fed and watered on their return to shore."

Further information about the event is available from www.dragongoldcup2023.com

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