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Dragon Edinburgh Cup
About
The Edinburgh Cup 2026 returns to Cowes and incorporates the International Dragon Grade One British Grand Prix. Hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron, Dragon teams from across the UK, Europe and further afield will come together to compete in the Solent for the British Dragon national championship coveted trophy.
| Date | From | To | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 15 August | 1400 | 1700 | Measurement ashore | CYH |
| Sunday 16 August | 1000 | 1700 | Registration & Weigh-In | RYS Pavilion |
| 0900 | 1700 | Measurement ashore | CYH | |
| 1000 | 1600 | Launching | CYH | |
| Monday 17 August | 0800 | 1600 | Launching | CYH |
| 0900 | 1100 | Registration & Weigh-In | RYS Pavilion | |
| 0900 | 1600 | Measurement | CYH | |
| 1400 | Vakaros practice starts and BDA 70th Anniversary Celebration Race and Practice Race for all boats. (Optional) | CV Start | ||
| 1800 | Skippers Briefing | RYS Platform. | ||
| Tuesday 18 August | 0930 | Skippers Briefing | Via WhatsApp Group Chat | |
| 1055 | First Warning Signal | |||
| Wednesday 19 August | 0930 | Skippers Briefing | Via WhatsApp Group Chat | |
| 1055 | First Warning Signal | |||
| Thursday 20 August | 0930 | Skippers Briefing | Via WhatsApp Group Chat | |
| 1055 | First Warning Signal | |||
| Friday 21 August | 0930 | Skippers Briefing | Via WhatsApp Group Chat | |
| 1055 | First Warning Signal | |||
| Saturday 22 August | 0800 | 1600 | Hoist and Depart (no craning-out on Friday 21 August) NB. See Marblehead Trophy NoR. |
CYH |
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