This series is organised by the RYA Cymru Wales West Wales Regional Committee and Clubs.
The objective is to have 5 racing days designed to build on West Wales Winter Training. Whilst quality racing is the intention of the series, courses maybe adapted and training may be provided to suit the age and ability of competitors. The series will cater for experienced racers (wanting to practice against their squad mates!) through to novice sailors travelling to their first competition.
It is the ethos of the Dragon Series to welcome and help less experienced sailors. Experienced (Gold) fleet sailors and parents are asked to always assist less experienced sailors at these competitions e.g. check rigging, advice on how to replace unsuitable kit, where to go, launching etc.
Club boats may be available to be hired on the day of the event (check with organising club).
General Handicap |
Any class of boat so long as the sailor is under 19 on the 31/12/2023. Please note RYA Youth and junior classes with 6 or more entries may have a class start. |
Topper 5.3 |
Racing for all Topper 5.3 sailors who are regularly training and racing at National events. |
Topper 4.2 |
Racing for all Topper 4.2 sailors who are regularly training and racing at National events. |
Topper Training |
Racing &Training provided for less experienced sailors. Those taking part in their first few events or not yet ready for main fleet racing or who have come from the RYA OnBoard scheme |
Optimist Gold |
Racing for GBR, Welsh National Squad Sailors or those sailors at the top of RYA Cymru Wales Open Training aspiring to gain a place in next year’s Welsh National Squad. |
Optimist Silver |
Racing for those new to RYACW Open Training (1st winter) |
Optimist Training (including Optibats) |
Racing &Training provided for less experienced sailors. Those taking part in their first few events or not yet ready for main fleet racing or who have come from the RYA OnBoard scheme |
RS Tera Sport |
Racing for all RS Tera Sport sailors who are regularly training and racing at National events. |
RS Tera Pro |
Racing for all RS Tera Pro sailors who are regularly training and racing at National events. |
RS Tera Training |
Racing &Training provided for less experienced RS Tera Sport and Pro sailors. Those taking part in their first few events or not yet ready for main fleet racing or who have come from the RYA OnBoard scheme |
Date | Venue | Training/Event | Club Contact |
13th May 2023 | Neyland Yacht Club |
Training for new comers only |
hester.walker@ryacymruwales.org.uk |
14th May 2023 | Neyland Yacht Club | Event | |
8th July 2023 | Fishguard Bay Yacht Club | Event | |
22nd July 2023 | Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy |
Training |
hester.walker@ryacymruwales.org.uk |
23rd July 2023 | Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy | Event | Enter Here |
12th August 2023 | Dale Yacht Club | Training | hester.walker@ryacymruwales.org.uk |
13th August 2023 | Dale Yacht Club | Event | Enter Here |
9th September 2023 | Tenby Sailing Club |
Training |
hester.walker@ryacymruwales.org.uk |
10th September 2023 | Tenby Sailing Club | Event |
This T-Shirt is for those who have taken part in a minimum of 3 or more of the 6 events in the West Wales Dragon calendar (Dragon Series and OnBoard Festival).
Please complete this form to claim your FREE T-Shirt once you have completed 3 events.
All requests to be sent by the end of September 2023
If it's your first time at a Dragon Series event here is some guidance on what to expect
If you are hosting a Dragon Series event THANK YOU. Here is some guidance on how to run the events.
Click here to view the West Wales Dragon Series Notice of Race
Click here to view the West Wales Dragon Series Sailing Instructions
Click here to see the Sailing Instructions for the Neyland Dragon Series event on the 14th May 2023
Follow the action so far here