As part of the RYA Cymru Wales West region series, FBYC hosted a Dragon Series event on Sunday 12th July, with a training day on Saturday 11th July.
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The other West Dragon Series events are
9th May: Neyland YC
28th June: Tenby SC (training sat 27th)
What is the Dragon Series?
The RYA Cymru Wales Dragon Series is a regional racing circuit designed to help young sailors grow in confidence on the water. It’s all about:
- Having fun
- Learning by doing
- Meeting other young sailors
And above all, feeling safe and supported
The series runs across South, North, and West Wales, and is perfect for:
- Absolute beginners to racing
- Club sailors who’ve never tried an open event
- Squad sailors wanting more time on the water
You don’t need fancy kit or a polished boat — just basic sailing ability (RYA Stage 2 or equivalent), enthusiasm, and a smile.
Whether you’re part of a club training group or coming on your own, there’s a category for you:
| Fleet | Description |
|---|---|
| Training Fleet | Coached, introductory fleet — perfect for first-timers or sailors who aren’t confident racing on their own yet. You’ll sail shorter courses close to shore with on-water coaching and loads of encouragement. Ideal for building skills and having fun without pressure. |
| Silver Fleet | For sailors who are gaining racing experience and hoping to join next year’s Welsh National Squad. Typically, they’ve done open training or a few regional events. Silver sailors race alongside Gold, but are scored separately. |
| Gold Fleet | For sailors who are already in the Welsh National Squad. This is the most advanced fleet and a great way to challenge yourself against top-level junior racers. |
Programme
Sat 12th July
13:30 – 16:00 “Start Racing” training
Sun 13th July
09:30-10:15 Registration in the Yacht Club
10:15 Briefing
11:00 2 races back to back
About 13:00 Ashore for lunch
About 14:15 2 or 3 more races, last start before 16:00
About 17:00 Prizegiving
Guide to attending a Welsh Dragon Series event
Notice of race
Sailing Instructions
FBYC Supplementary Sailing Instructions
If any sailor has a medical condition that they feel important to highlight to the race team, please give the details in a letter and place in a sealed envelope with sail number and name clearly printed on the front of the envelope and hand in at registration.
Entry fee
Single hander: £20
Double hander: £25