British Dragon Association

Remembering an excellent NJK Nyländska Jaktklubben Dragon European regatta for the British Dragons.

GBR375 2nd overall, 3rd in race 4
GBR192 4th overall, 1st classic wooden Dragon, race winners x3
GBR832 10th overall, 2nd in races 4 & 7
GBR402 12th overall, 3rd in race 7
GBR767 50th, had their best finish in race 7

Coming up soon, four of these Dragons will be in Cowes for this year's Edinburgh Cup, 17-21 August.

In just over five weeks, Dragons will be getting ready for the 2026 Edinburgh Cup in Cowes. One team from the Netherlands is looking forward to taking part again.

Jacob Roosjen has sailed a Dragon since 2000. Over the years, Jacob's Silver Swan has participated in numerous regattas in Europe: in the Netherlands, in Ostend, Douarnenez, St.Tropez, Kühlungsborn, Flensburg, Skagen and Cowes.

On being asked why he entered the Edinburgh Cup this year, he replied: “We are very much looking forward to meeting the international Dragon class family in Cowes this year, where the Edinburgh Cup will take place. It is the second time for us to participate in this prestigious event. The first time was in 2023, when two Dutch Dragons came all the way from the Netherlands to Cowes. Quite a journey, but certainly worthwhile the effort we’ve put into it.

“The friendly atmosphere on the Isle of Wight, the good sailing conditions and the fantastic socials during the event have triggered us to go for it once more. We truly feel privileged to enter the grounds of the famous Royal Yacht Squadron, surrounded by the impressive collection of silver trophies, commemorating the regattas of the past. Traditions are still held high at the RYS, hosting the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and where the prizegiving dinner takes place.”

We asked Jacob what has been his favourite regatta so far. He couldn't pick just one; “To me the international character of the races is very appealing. In my top three I would certainly put The Edinburgh Cup in Cowes in 2023, the Worlds in Medemblik in 2019 and the Gold Cup in Skagen in 2009, a Royal event with two Royal Danish participants.”

Fun Fact
In 2009, during the Europeans in Saint-Tropez, there were 110 participants and the fleet was split into four subgroups. This inspired Jacob to introduce and sponsor a new award, a special Silver Cup for the Dragon Gold Cup Series.

Jacob’s passion for sailing, art and antique silver (he is a specialist in antique silver and a silver dealer by profession) was merged together to form the Silver Cup.
It is a large pure Swedish silver bowl from 1917, which he had painted in vibrant colours by Diana Roig, a Dutch/ Argentinian artist, reflecting the colours of the spinnakers. The trophy was awarded to the Dragon team who won the Silver Fleet, or now who finish in the middle of the entire Gold Cup fleet.

We are excited to welcome Jacob and his team to Cowes.

The 2026 Dragon European Champions have been crowned. Congratulations to all podium winners and all sailors taking part.

British Dragons are nailing some awesome results in Helsinki. It was a full British podium for race four! Well sailed, Bluebottle, Send in the Clowns and Blue Haze 🥇🥈🥉

Want to know how everyone is getting on?
Watch the Live Stream here https://www.youtube.com/live/OWJPgk45Wfg

Tune in to the Vakaros tracking https://player.vakaros.com/watch/p8yJBYsLZiHp9pGq2H0A/Dragon?live=true

Five races have been completed in Helsinki, which means the discard kicks in at the NJK Nyländska Jaktklubben Dragon Europeans.

After a big third day of racing, the fleet is now led overall by POR90, followed by GER1221 and GBR192. Other British Dragons are not far off, with GBR375 in 7th, GBR832 in 11th, and GBR402 in 15th.

Full results are here https://manage2sail.com/en-US/event/b59be4d8-5457-4711-a929-1dcc62229b18 #!/results?classId=e835b401-3ebd-4656-93cc-32c1a5634b89

British Dragons and the fleet of over 60 boats enjoyed two races in Helsinki on day two of the NJK Nyländska Jaktklubben Dragon Europeans.

After two races, and a second win for GBR192 Bluebottle, the GBR Dragons overall sit in
6th Bluebottle
10th Meteor
13th Send in the Clowns
17th Blue Haze
52nd Firefly

Two more races are planned for Wednesday 1st July.

Eight Dragons turned out at Aldeburgh Yacht Club this last weekend for a three-day event for the Aldeburgh Dragon Open, BDA Vintage trophy and leg two of the East Coast windward/leeward series on what turned out to be the hottest June day in Suffolk.

Read more https://www.britishdragons.org/stunning-summer-conditions-in-aldeburgh-at-the-2026-vintage-championship/

Image: Fleur Hayles

Stunning summer conditions in Aldeburgh for the Dragons | British Dragon Association Stunning summer conditions in Aldeburgh for the Dragons at the 2026 Vintage Championship and Dragon open on the river Alde.

The Burnham Dragon Open Meeting takes place from 17-19 July. Three days of fun racing as part of the East Coast Winward/Leeward Series hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club is also part of the Club Summer Regatta, so there will be lots of activity on and off the water.

The welcoming Burnham fleet and RCYC members will look after and launch your Dragon should you wish to drop off and rig youor boat the weekend before.

Click here for further details and event info https://www.britishdragons.org/event/burnham-open-meeting-2026/