DF65 class news and information
Saturday dawned and the blue skies and golden winds had been replaced with predictable greyness, constant rain and a fraudulent breeze which was under the influence of those blasted hotels on the promenade. We all muttered the familiar refrain ‘you should…
Last week saw the 2016 Dragonfest take place at West Lancs YC in Southport. From all reports it was a great week with fine weather, good wind and tight racing. With plenty of racing and some close finishes the eventual…
What perfect weather for the Coalhouse Fort MBC Dragon Force 65 Charity Event in aid of the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Fund on Sunday 8th May 2016. Apart from the wind coming initially from the ENE and then…
With a pretty dismal forecast of rain, thunder and no wind there was some surprise that 28 competitors arrived at the Fleetwood club ready for a day’s racing. The 10am start time came and went and with very little breeze,…
This weekend saw some thirty skippers arrive at Coalhouse Fort for the 2015 UK Dragon Force 65 National Championships. Unfortunately before the event even started there were three skippers who had to pull out for various reasons but it was…
The first DF open held last Saturday at Fleetwood attracted competitors from Fleetwood, Keighley, Birkenhead, Llandudno, Port Dinnorwic, & Reidsmeere. With the wind from the west a long course of approx 200 yds to the first mark was set, giving…
Weekly update on the closely contested DF65 summer series at Fleetwood. Mark Rose, Dave’s son, is currently leading the spring series Dragon racing at Fleetwood MYC after a record turnout of 16 boats last night. 2 members of our local…