Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup and Belgian Open
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On this website you can find all the information about the Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup and the latest news.
News
17 Nov 2011
Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup 2011 Special @ notélé
Click here to watch the special on notélé, a portrait of Thimothée Deplasse, Olivier Verbeke and Olivier Guisset at the Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup 2011.
Source: notélé
12 Oct 2011
Film Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup 2011
Experience the exitement of the Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup 2011!
Watch the film and see how the dragon sailors fight the waves of the North Sea and celebrate their victories!
Enjoy the movie!
13 Sep 2011
Photos races 3 - 4
Realised by Pit de Jonge / Ship to Shore
Photos from last races
Prizegiving
09 Sep 2011
Markus Wieser (UKR 7) wins Gold Cup
Grand finale
After two thrilling races on the last day, the final curtain over this year’s Gold Cup fell. Only four races could have been sailed, because of the wind and wave conditions.
Bunker Queen (UKR 7), steered by Markus Wieser brings the Gold Cup home.
Aimee (GBR 720), steered by Graham Baily, wins the Corinthian Cup.
The Nations Cup goes to Russia.
06 Sep 2011
Video of second race
Click for the video of the first day
Realised and edited by www.eventvideo.be
06 Sep 2011
Race 3 pospond
Force nine expected
The weather forecast shows an average wind speed of + 27 knots with gusts up to 45 knots.
This also means that the wave height is expected to be + 2 meters.
The race is postponed until the next briefing of Wednesday September 7, 09.15 hrs.
It seems that this is a wandering edge of Irene.
05 Sep 2011
Results Race 2 - Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup
Spicy conditions
1: DEN 401 AfricanQueen
2: GER 10 Billy Boy
3: DEN 765 Danish Blue
Results & photos
05 Sep 2011
Video of first race
Click for the video of the first day
Realised and edited by www.eventvideo.be
02 Sep 2011
Belgian Nationals: Tavinor wins, Van Cauwenbergh national champion
Tigger (GBR 744 - photo) wins the Open Belgian Chamionship Dragons in Ostend. 
Tim Tavinor and his crew (Wilton - Andrade) fought their way up during the 7 races.
Second is Danish Blue (GBR 745).An achievement signed Poul-Richard Hoj-Jensen, also known as 'the man'.
Third -and surely the most Corinthian team on the scaffold is Blackout ( BEL 80) with an extremely happy Ben Van Cauwenbergh, Manu Hens and Thierry Den Hartigh.
31 Aug 2011
Bunker Boys in the lead of the Belgian Dragons
Looking at the results, guys who were not mislead by the decreasing and veering winds and the considerable spring tide currents, did have an advantage in the first four legs. Lars Hendriksen made his point. He and his crew are absolutely ready for the Gold Cup attack, next week
results OBDK- 4 races.pdf
26 Aug 2011
Current and wave forecasts
The turbo of the currents
The Management Unit of the North Sea Mathematical Models (MUMM) has developed exclusively for this event a special website. Here you can find additional information on the surface currents off Ostend during the championships.
18 Aug 2011
The heat is on
A peak in the kitchen by Henry Antoine, Principal Race Officer
Like every cook knows: a fine meal is not only the result of the cooks capacities, it is also a matter of preparing the ingredients. The organisation of the Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup has its kichen under control.
08 Aug 2011
Turbo of tide
Winning in Ostend, tips and tricks by Martin Payne aka Stavros
With the Gold Cup just around the corner I thought I might share some important points Martin Payne (Stavros) did pick up over his years of sailing in various events off the shores of Ostend... Of course he’ll be in Ostend during the Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup to show you how it all works.
29 Jul 2011
Beware of the bees
Winner Wild Card Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup 2011
Hans, Bert and Lien De Bie (bee in Dutch) are the winners of the Belgian Dragon Class rookie competition. The option of the Belgian Class organization was to attract young sailors for the Dragon and to offer them a free ticket for the Gold Cup.
28 Jul 2011
Social event – September 8, 2011
A taste of Bruges
For the partners of sailors we provide an interesting social program. On September 8 we let you discover Bruges and all of her beauty! You'll also get a fine taste of the real Bruges flavour.
We will surprise you with a unforgettable guided tour.
12 Jul 2011
The average wind and weather situation for Ostend in September
What's the weather in Ostend?
The organization of the Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup is happy to announce the cooperation with Weather for Expeditions.
This team will produce tailor made weather forecast for the daily races with detailed prognoses for every day of the Gold Cup.
24 Jun 2011
Ostend welcomes every Dragon sailor personally
Ostend, the epicenter or sailing, culture, gastronomy and well being 
Hilde Veulemans, first alderman of the city of Ostend and responsible for tourism ...
is both honoured and happy to assist every participant. 'Ostend is a vivid city. There is a lot to discover. We are famous for gastronomy, culture, leasure and hospitality. And of course is is the most trendy scene for a race of this level." she says.
And more...
16 Jun 2011
The Corinthian Trophy
Non professional sailors award
In order to boost the non-professional sailors who will participate at this Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup, a special Corinthian Trophy will be handed over to the first Dragon where all persons on board are ISAF Sailor Classification Group 1. It must be valid for the duration of the Gold Cup.
16 Jun 2011
DNA structure based on passion for sailing
Gaastra - official clothing sponsor of the Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup
This brand has an outspoken nautical look and feel. Some of their gear will be available with a unique Dragon Gold Cup 2011 logo, especially designed for this race.
13 Jun 2011
Sailing as a driving force in successful business
Interview André De Smet - Chief Executive Officer DERBIGUM.
If anything I have learned of sailing and use in my professional environment is the constant adjustment. I other words: flexibility. The weather changes, the wind turns, the prospects predict change: make sure that you anticipate. What counts for the successful sailor, counts also for the ambitious business manager
Derbigum - official sponsor of the Dragon Gold Cup 2011
07 Jun 2011
Welcome Anatoly Loginov
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The Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup welcomes Anatoly Loginov This is the most extraordinary sailing event on the Belgian calendar. So decide now and register before 1 July 2011. Also have a look at the Notice of Race. |
07 Jun 2011
One who wins in Ostend is a real champion
Rob Campbell, the president of the International Dragon Association, visited Ostend on May 27th. A fine opportunity to overlook the preparations for the Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup. Everything is on schedule, he concluded. Rob, the first to register for both the Open Belgian Championship as the Dragon Gold Cup, comments.
28 Apr 2011
The venues
Race starts in 126 days
Number of entries: 38 boats
Where else than in Ostend could this Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup take place?
Ostend's Royal North Sea Yacht Club is one of the largest sailing clubs at the Belgian coast. Thanks to its first-class location in the centre of Ostend, close to the beach and offering a breath-taking view of the port, the clubhouse and its marina are the place to be for some relax time after the race. In cooperation with the Belgian Dragon Association, the club is responsible for the organisation of the sailing races and the practical award ceremonies.
The customary gala dinner of this Gold Cup edition will take place on 7 September 2011 in Ostend's Casino Kursaal. You will be received as a true VIP in this example of top-class architecture on the seafront promenade of the City by the Sea. Join your sailing friends for a delicious dinner. The location, the setting and the atmosphere will be simply unforgettable!
Together with these stimulating partners, we are working intensively on your most successful Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup 2011.
07 Apr 2011
Sponsors of the race
Race starts in 147 days
The Belgian Dragon Association and the Royal North Sea Yacht Club are fully engaged in the organisation of an unforgettable Dragon Gold Cup specially for you. So far we have received numerous entries, but there is room for more.
This is the ultimate sailing event of 2011. You may be pitted against 99 other boats and the unpredictable North Sea. This is the most extraordinary sailing event on the Belgian calendar. So decide now and register before 1 July 2011. Also have a look at the Notice of Race.
This exceptional event would hardly be possible without sponsors. It is therefore obvious that we want to thank and present these partners. They will be discussed one by one in great detail in the next e-newsletters. So be on the lookout for the next newsletters. You don't receive our newsletters? Subscribe at the button of this page!
Read more & discover our sponsors!
31 Mar 2011
Accommodation
We have already received many entries and are very pleased with that, but obviously we hope to receive even more! Thus, we can say that we expect many people. To steer everything in the right direction, Toerisme Oostende offers to coordinate all bookings for the Dragon Gold Cup and Belgian Open Championship. In addition, they even offer a free booking service.
The team of Toerisme Oostende has excellent contacts and can offer you hotel reservations at very competitive prices. The procedure is very simple, if you want to make a hotel reservation, you can send us this registration form.
29 Mar 2011
Launching of the race
Race starts in 156 days
The Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup 2011 is approaching. The Belgian Dragon Association and the Royal North Sea Yacht Club are therefore hard at work making the preparations, so you can experience a magnificent 6-day-long sailing race in September.
The prestigious Gold Cup Race, which is considered to be unique in the world of sailing, will be the leading event of the 2011 sailing season. This year the sailing event, in which 100 boats will be participating, is organised by the BDA and the RNSYC in the Queen of Seaside Resorts, Ostend. So be sure to keep the period from 2 to 9 September free in your agenda, sign up and take part in this prestigious race. Or just drop by to take in the atmosphere!
28 Mar 2011
Dragon Gold Cup 2011
Dear Dragon Sailors,
The Belgian Dragon Association and the Royal North Sea Yacht Club are delighted to invite you for the Derbigum Dragon Gold Cup 2011. Racing will take place from the 2nd through the 9th of September at Ostend, Belgium.
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