DF 95 News

2025 Auckland Dragon Class Championships

Held at Wattle Farm Saturday 5th July & Sunday 7th July 2025 Race Officer Report DF65s were first up on Saturday with 11 entries and light North Westerly winds. Racing was across the carpark end of the pond in 2 to 5 knots and a couple of light showers. The course was set with inside out gates at both the … Read more

DF95 North Island Championships – Race Officer Report

Rotomanu Lake, New Plymouth – 10-11 May 2025 Event Overview The 2025 DF95 North Island Championships were held at Rotomanu Lake, New Plymouth, across the weekend of May 10-11. The event attracted 24 competitors, split into two fleets of 12, representing both local and visiting sailors. A full schedule of 16 races was completed, with … Read more

2025 DF95 National Championship – Race Officer’s Report

Dates: 6–8 June 2025Venue: Wattle Farm, AucklandHost: Northern Maritime Model Society (NMMS)Boats Entered: 37 The 2025 DF95 Nationals at Wattle Farm featured a strong fleet of 37 boats. Please find below a brief regatta report summarising the event. Friday: Registration and Practice Friday was dedicated to registration and practice, allowing competitors to familiarise themselves with the venue and conditions … Read more

Race Officer’s Report: 2025 DF 95 South Island Champs.

The event was well supported, with a strong contingent from Cromwell, Pegasus, Nelson and,no other than the Rocket Man, Murray McDonnell from Auckland. Sailors arrived Friday afternoon for registration and a chance to test the water. A light northerly prevailed, allowing for testing and fine tuning. Saturday morning started with little and fickle wind, so racing was delayed until 12.00pm, finally getting under … Read more