Generel: We have now returned Skagen Harbour to its originally looks and function - its been a fantastic two weeks, and counting and reading the many positive emails and letters from participants we can look back on the event and say "a job well done".

Generel: After a long day on the water where the Dragons managed to complete 2 races, we can now name the winner of the Dragon Gold Cup 2009.

Generel: In nearly perfect conditions in Skagen with 6 m/s south-south-easterly - the fleet of 80 Dragons got off to a super race. The morning started calm, but the sailors were quite aggresive, and it took two general recalls before the race finally got away.

Generel: 11:40 am With improved weather conditions compared to the last two days the fleet was sent to the water early for an 11:00 start. We are currently awaiting a third start ...

Generel: Klarlund, the exclusive Copenhagen jeweller and watch distributor, is a sponsor of the 2009 Dragon Gold Cup. Klarlund will be providing their ‘Klarlund Professional Diver’ watch as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for the event as well as the “Daily Best Place” which will be a classic ‘Pilot’ watch of steel.

Generel: Regarding yesterday’s racing International Dragon Association President Rob Campbell had the following to say There was no way the PRO could have got a race away. I fully sympathise with him every time we thought the wind would hold up long enough and then it just dropped off. However I would say of the regatta in general you can tell from the atmosphere on shore that even though we are bitterly disappointed not to race everyone is happy to be here and is having a super time.”

Generel: At 5pm local time the Principle Race Officer Christian Lerche called it a day after an unequal battle between himself and a particularly fickle wind.

Generel: Now retired from elite rowing with several Olympic and World Championship gold and silvers medals, Thomas Ebert has taken up sailing. The 2009 Dragon Gold Cup in Skagen is his first regatta and boy does he find himself in good company amongst the ‘top of the pops’ in the international ‘Dragon Society’.

Generel: The Dragon Gold Cup sailing village news ‘Raceday’ had the opportunity to meet with Crown Prince Frederik and this is what he had to say.

Generel: The day started off with no wind at all. A perfect day to spend on the beach, but less perfect conditions for sailing. At noon the wind started picking up a little, and all 80 Dragons got ready to leave the harbour....

Generel: These are the unofficial results of the regatta's second race, which finished at approximately 16:16. The third race is underway.

Generel: On behalf of Frederikshavn Municipality I would like to thank all yachtsmen who have come to Skagen from all corners of the World. Thank you very much for giving the guests and citizens of Skagen an experience that will stay with them for a very long time.

Generel: At 11:34 local time Race Officer Christian Lerche gave the warning signal and Race 2 is expected to start at approximately 13:30.

Generel: Beautiful summer weather is treating the spectators in the harbour to a wonderful sight of the Danish Royal Yacht ‘Dannebrog’ with whole of the 2009 Dragon Gold Cup fleet in the harbour. But for the sailors it is the wait for wind that occupies their thoughts.

Generel: Having just won the Finn Gold Cup/World Championship 2 weeks ago and consistently competed for Denmark at International and Olympic level, Jonas Hoegh Christensen can be described as a fine sailor by any measure and it was during a quiet moment during the Gold Cup that the Sailing Village News caught up with him.

Generel: At 15:50 on Tuesday the 4th August The International Principle Race Officer, Christian Lerche, has finally been forced to abandon racing for the day.

Generel: Mogens Brinks is a very persuasive man, fortunately for us all! During the Race yesterday the committee boat watched, with an increasing amount of interest, the progress of a procession of tug boat and partly completed cruise liner. The slowly moving hulk was inching its way towards... and across... and directly in front of... the fleet.

Generel: Christian Lerche, the much praised International Principle Race Officer had this to say about the current conditions on the water off from Skagen Harbour – Denmark at 13:30 on Tuesday the 4th August....

Generel: Two races are scheduled for the second race day, but so far the only activity taking place in the harbour of Skagen is on land in the race village, where more than 240 sailors are drinking coffee and walking about impatiently waiting for some news of any hint of wind to race on.

Generel: The changeable weather of the past few days left the fleet sailing out to the course through a persistent morning of mist and wind that refused to settle on a heading. After a restart the wind was steady in both direction and strength and this rewarded those with good boat speed and the ability to find clean air....