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Jens Christensen mit DEN 399 ist neuer Europameister der Drachensegler
Jens Christensen mit DEN 399 ist neuer Europameister der Drachensegler
Der neue Europameister der Drachenklasse heißt Jens Christensen aus Dänemark.
In einem spannenden Finalrennen bei besten Segelbedingungen mit 3 Windstärken sicherte sich Jens Christensen aus Dänemark mit seiner Crew Kim Andersen und Anders Bagger auf DEN 399 mit einem überlegenden Sieg im letzten Rennen den Titel des Europameisters der Drachenklasse. Der bis heute amtierende Europameister Markus Wieser wurde nach einer spannenden Aufholjagd mit seiner Crew Sergey Pugachev und Matti Paschen auf UKR 7 Vize-Europameister.
Auf den dritten Rang kam Evgeny Braslavets, ehemaliger Olympiasieger in der 470er Klasse, und ebenfalls Teammitglied des erfolgreichen Transbunker Sailing Teams.
Kerstin Beucke, ehemalige Weltmeisterin der 29er Klasse, konnte ihre Topplatzierung wegen eines Regelverstosses nicht halten. Sonst wäre es die Sensation der Meisterschaft gewesen, da sie erst vor drei Monaten aktiv in die Drachenklasse eingestiegen ist.
Tim Tavinor , Crew des amtierenden Weltmeisters Lawrie Smith musste sich mit dem 65. Platz zufrieden geben.
Den Corinthian Award der boot Düsseldorf für das beste Amateurteam gewann Martin Palsson auf SWE 341 mit seiner Crew Göran Alm und Johan Noren. Michael Degen, Bereichsleiter der Messe Düsseldorf, freute sich, dass unter den 73 teilnehmenden Booten 26 reine Amateurmannschaften zu finden waren und sich mit beachtlichen Leistungen gegen die Profis durchsetzen konnten
Als beste Steuerfrau wurde die Australierin Olga White, die für Russland auf RUS 89 an den Start ging, mit dem goldenen Schmuckdrachen, gestiftet von Ehrlicher Style, geehrt.
In sieben hochklassigen Regatten kämpften 225 Drachensegler aus 15 Nationen an fünf Tagen vom 4. bis 8.Juli um die Krone des Europameisters. Die Windverhältnisse an allen Regattatagen waren perfekt und forderten der Segelelite höchste Leistungen ab.
Der neue Europameister Jens Christensen aus Dänemark, schwärmte von der „Segelarena“: „ Es waren die besten Windverhältnisse insgesamt, die ich in diesem Jahr bei einer Drachenregatta erleben konnte, die Weiße Wiek ist eine Location für Segelevents, die in Europa seinesgleichen sucht. Die Organisation war traumhaft, einfach perfekt, die Rahmenveranstaltungen klasse.“.
Die Wettfahrtleitung des NRV unter Sportdirektor Klaus Lahme mit seinem Team, wurde für eine hervorragende Organisation auf dem Wasser gelobt.
Die BMW Yachsportlounge und das BMW Landprogramm mit Probefahrten und Grinderwettbewerben begeisterte die Drachensegler aus aller Welt. Thomas Plath, Leiter Design Operations bei der BMW Group und passionierter Segler, gab einen exklusiven Einblick in die Designwelt und insbesondere die Linienführung, die nicht nur bei den Fahrzeugen, sondern auch bei den Drachen für die besondere Eleganz sorgt.
Bei der anschließenden Siegerehrung wurden von dem Vorsitzenden der Internationalen Drachenklasse Rob Campbell der Wanderpreis und die Medaillen vergeben. Der neue Europameister Jens Christensen und seine Crew wurden von Joerg Delecate, Geschäftsführer der TUTIMA GmbH ,dem offiziellen Zeitnehmer der EM, mit drei hochwertigen Uhren „Pacific 300“ geehrt.
Der Commodore der Deutschen Drachenklasse Rupert Fischer bedankte sich bei allen Beteiligten. Besonderer Dank ging an den Hauptsponsor Transbunker, den Automobilpartner BMW, den offiziellen Ausstatter Marinepool und dem Team der Weißen Wiek. „Alle unsere 35 Partner haben einen hochklassigen Event möglich gemacht, dessen unvergleichliche Eindrücke die Drachensegler aus aller Welt nun mit nach Hause nehmen“, waren seine Schlussworte bei der Siegerehrung im Rahmen des Sailors’ Farewell.
„ Wir freuen uns, dass die optimalen logistischen Voraussetzungen des Ressorts Weiße Wiek Boltenhagen, mit seinen zwei Hotels Iberotel Boltenhagen und Dorfhotel und der direkten Anbindung an die Marina, begeisterten Anklang bei den Seglern gefunden haben. „Auf den Aufstieg in die Königsklasse der internationalen Wassersportlocations sind wir sehr stolz“, schwärmte Stephan Kunkel, Verkaufs- und Marketingdirektor des Iberotels.
Die CHILDHOOD Foundation als Charity Partner der Drachenklasse konnte sich über eine fünfstellige Spendensumme freuen. Matthias Kleinert, Vorsitzender der Stiftung in Deutschland: „Es ist immer wieder eine Freude zu sehen, wie sich die Top-Segler beim CHILDHOOD Race für „Kinder in Not“ einsetzen.
Der Dragon Grand Prix 2012 wird vom 30. Juni bis 04. Juli 2012 in der Weißen Wiek im Ostseebad Boltenhagen stattfinden.
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Martin Pålsson from Sweden as a favourite for the gold medal at the EC
Martin Pålsson from Sweden as a favourite for the gold medal at the EC
After the fifth race, Martin Pålsson – SWE 341 – leads in the overall ranking at the European Championship. Thomas Mueller (NRV) on GER 1096, winner of the BMW Champions Race, stands second, followed by the Danish crew (DEN 399) with skipper Jens Christensen.
The first place in the fifth race went to Olga White from Australia, sailing for Russia. With a 2nd place in the daily ranking, the current European Champion and favourite Markus Wieser on UKR 7 could stand on the podium for the first time.
Evgeny Braslavets (UKR 9), who is as well a member of the Transbunker sailing Team as BMW yachtsport-ambassador Markus Wieser, gained a third place.
Rupert Fischer, Chairman of the Dragon class and member of the race committee commented on the sailing conditions after the race: “It was brilliant, a constant wind – although the sailors had to show their skills due to direction changes of the wind.”
Despite a short shower at the beginning of the Russian evening, the atmosphere was great. The sailors of 15 nations were invited by the Russian Dragon fleet and could enjoy the traditional Russian music, vodka and caviar. Highlight of the evening was an auction in favour of the World Childhood Foundation, perfectly held by the auctioneer and dragon sailor Martin Payne. The prices were two VIP-Guest Passes for the Extreme Sailing Series, the Formula 1 in sailing, which were sponsored by the official supplier Marinepool, whereby 3.300 EUR have been raised.
At the BMW-day on Thursday 7th July, the price giving of the Dragon Grand Prix is planned.
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First class weather conditions at the European Championship
First class weather conditions at the European Championship
Lars Hendriksen UKR 8 is winner of the 4th race
Once again the sailing area in Boltenhagen performed very well.
After one general recall the dragon sailors of 15 nations were sent on their way by the head of the NRV race committee, Klaus Lahme, having 3 beauforts from southeast.
With his second victory in a row, world-class dragon sailor Lars Hendriksen comes closer to the overall lead. RUS 98 with skipper Mikhail Muratov gained a 2nd place, followed by RUS 47 – Oleg Evdokimenko with the Olympic champion in Soling-class on board.
The BMW yachtsport-ambassador Markus Wieser did very well and improved to position 8.
Best Corinthian was the Belgium crew on BEL 80 with its skipper Ben van Cauwenbergh. Still leader in the overall ranking is the Swedish boat SWE 341, Martin Pålsson. 2nd place went to the leader of the German ranking list and winner of the BMW Champions Race Thomas Mueller (NRV).
Yesterday evening, the Russian dragon fleet invited the sailors to a traditional Russian evening, where an auction in favour of the World Childhood Foundation was held. The official supplier Marinepool sponsored two VIP-Guest Passes with sailing at the Extreme Sailing Series, which were auctioned for a donation of 3.300 EUR for the World Childhood Foundation.
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First daily win for Germany
In the 2nd Race for the European Championship the German skipper Jan Seekamp and his crew on GER 1025 gained the first place.
After an exciting struggle the former Olympic champion Evgeny Braslavets had to be content with a 2nd place, followed by the Russian crew with Victor Fogelson.
Leading in the overall ranking is a Swedish crew, SWE 341 with Martin Palsson.
On 2nd place RUS 90 with Igor Goikhberg and on 3rd place Ted Sawyer as the skipper of USA 310.
The ‘Weiße Wiek’ offered great sailing with a northern wind with 8-12 knots.
The sailors were invited by the Austrian Dragon Fleet, host of the European Championship 2012, to the After Race Drinks & Snacks at the BMW Lounge, followed by the daily prize giving ceremony, sponsored by Marinepool.
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Superb sailing conditions at the European Championship
Superb sailing conditions at the European Championship
First victory goes to Sweden
The first race of the Europeans got away after three general recalls. Two of those recalls were under the black flag so 18 boats were sent home.
The conditions were very similar to yesterday with the wind bearing of 310° with again 20° shifts.
The winner of the first race was SWE 358 with helmsman Hans Liljeblad and his team Theis Palm and Steffan Larsvall. Second and best corinthian crew was SWE 341 – Martin Pâlsson with Göran Alm and Johann Noren. The third place went to Reinier Wissenraet, Willem Ten Harmsen Van der Beek and Marc Reijn Houdt with NED 345.
Three of the black flagged boats were from the Ukraine including the current european champion and BMW Yachtsport-Ambassador Markus Wieser.
Their championship is not over providing five races will be completed.
It was a fantastic race which lasted for two and a half hours and sailed in superb Dragon conditions.
Dragon European Championship has been opened
Dragon European Championship has been opened
BMW Champions Race und CHILDHOOD Race – the two sailing highlights at the beginning of the Championship
Thomas Mueller is the winner of the BMW Champions Race, which was the starting event of the European Championship. The current European Champion Markus Wieser had a tight battle with Anatoly Loginov, ranked No. 1 worldwide from Russia.
15 – 18 Kts. from the northwest which saw shifts up to 30° which is common for an oscillating wind – the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein, led by the head of the race committee and sports director Klaus Lahme and his team, could organize an exciting race on the water putting the windward mark close to the shore for the spectators to see. This kept both sailors and the public interested.
The winner was delighted about a high class mountain-bike, which was handed over by Magnus Wiese, BMW AG, in the BMW Yachtsport Lounge.
Then came the CHILDHOOD Race in which 62 dragons crossed the starting line in similar conditions. The CHILDHOOD Race traditionally marks the start of this high-class sailing event. The World CHILDHOOD Foundation, founded by her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, is charity partner of the dragon class. Dozens of companies, including automobile partner BMW pledged their support for CHILDHOOD on colourful spinnakers.
The winner was RUS 90 – Igor Goihkberg who made the most of the ever shifting conditions and course changes. Igors tactician made some fantastic decisions which resulted in the first place. In second place was RUS 27 – Anatoly Loginov showing once again why he is the number one ranked Dragon sailor in the world. Taking the last podium spot was RUS – 98 Mikhail Muratov who was delighted to finish in third place due to a few OCS boats probably due to the fact this was only a practice race.
During the opening ceremony representatives of 15 nations were given models of a dragon depicting their national flags.
The first race for the title of the European Champion will start on Monday, July 4, 12.00 hrs.
Link to the NRV sailing results
Dragon models for 15 nations
Dragon models for 15 nations, participating in the Dragon European Championship, are waiting for the opening of the Championship in Boltenhagen.
7th CHILDHOOD Race - NOR now online
Detailed Schedule including social programme is online!
Entry list Dragon European Championship now online
The entry list for the Dragon European Championship 2011 in Germany is now online.
MARINEPOOL - for the 7th time partner of the CHILDHOOD Race
Have a look at the new fashionable polo from MARINEPOOL for the CHILHDOOD Race, which will get every participant in this special race for the benefit of the WORLD CHILDHOOD Foundation.
Closing Date for entry for the European Championship:
Entries shall be received prior to May 23rd 2011, entries will only be valid with entry fees received before May 25th, 2011. (see Notice of Race)
New Webcam at Marina Boltenhagen
BMW - official automobile partner of the dragon class
A unique dragon model with a length of 1,85 metres is exhibited in the show rooms of BMW Munich and Berlin. It was built by German model builder, Dirk Bichowski, sails are produced by NOVASAILS.
TUTIMA - new timekeeper of the European Championship
TUTIMA, founded in 1927, is new timekeeper of the Dragon European Championship. The founders had derived the name from the Latin adjective "tutus", which translates as "safe" or "protected".
- The winning helmsman and crew of the European Championship will each receive a valuable watch, Tutima "Pacific 300", which has been designed as an uncompromising, extremely reliable sports watch for use in ultra-tough conditions.
- Moreover Tutima supports the CHILDHOOD Race with a TUTIMA FX Automatic, No. 630-37: gloss finish case, diameter approx. 38,6 mm, convex sapphire crystal, day/date, luminous numerals and hands, Louisiana alligator strap, sapphire crystal case back, self-winding movement
MARINEPOOL - Spirit of the Ocean - for the 7th time official supplier of the Dragon Grand Prix, World Championship and European Championship in Germany
Moreover Marinepool supports once again the CHILDHOOD Race with fashionable polos and caps. For the daily prize giving ceremonies, MARINEPOOL donates attractice presents.
Boot Düsseldorf assigns "Corinthian Award"
The Number 1 boat show of the world, boot Duesseldorf, assigns the "Corinthian Award for the best amateur crew according to ISAF regulations.
In addition, every day the daily "Corinthian Winner" will get particular prizes of boot Duesseldorf.
OCÓO new beauty nectar on board of the Dragon European Championship
OCÓO launches the world's first effective, low-calorie beauty nectar. OCÓO won three Beverage Innovation Awards in Washington D.C. - the Oscars equivalent for the beverage industry - and is now officially World's best functional drink brand.
BIOTHERM Homme cosmetic partner for the 3rd time
For the third time BIOTHERM Homme will pamper the sailors with exclusive and high quality skin care. Each CHILDHOOD sailer receives a "High Recharge Energy Shot, an instant anti-fatigue moisturizng fluid, for the sailing women, BIOTHERM offers "AQUASOURCE", a 24 h deep hydration replenishing gel with thermal plankton cellular water..Moreover, they also offer sun care samples for media representatives.
Going into its fifth season, the Extreme 40s and their adrenaline-fueled international Series have given sailing a healthy dust off. Bringing the action to the public, putting guests at the heart of the battle and dramatically increasing the pace on the water, the creators of the Extreme Sailing SeriesT have set new standards, both in terms of show and competition.
The Extreme Sailing SeriesT are pleased to offer two award-winning VIP hospitality experiences at Act 7 of the circuit held in Nice, France from 30th September - 2nd October 2011.
The package includes Silver access to the VIP Lounge for two people on one day of the winner's choice, two exhibition sailing places onboard the Extreme 40 prior to racing, and two '5th Man' spots onboard the boats during racing (subject to weather and safety conditions).
Sample Itinerary (Exact timings will be confirmed to the winner):
11:00 Extreme Sailing SeriesT VIP Lounge opens
11:30 Guest welcome and safety brief
12:30 - 13:30 Exhibition Sailing sessions onboard Extreme 40s
12:30 - 14:30 Lunch served in the VIP Lounge
14:00 Extreme Sailing SeriesT Racing begins - 5th Men take their places onboard the boats.
18:00 End of racing
18:30 Prize Giving and Drinks Reception
Your day will include a premium buffet lunch; complimentary drinks in the VIP Lounge throughout the day; use of wet weather sailing kit and safety equipment; RIB transfers and an ESS Gift Pack.
The Prize:
"To get some idea of what it feels like to race this catamaran, imagine being strapped to the bonnet of Jenson Button's car in a mad free for all against the best rally drivers in the world. And most of the time you are only on two wheels."
FALKE - exclusive socks supplier for many years
Once again FALKE sponsors high quality and exclusive socks for the participants of the CHILDHOOD Race.
Notice of Race and Entry Form for the European Championship are now online.
Please note that the entries for the European Championship are subject to the qualification rules of the International Dragon Class (to be found at www.intdragon.org, "rules and regulations" section)
Please find the documents as follows: