Dragon World Championship 2022 Preview

12 - 17 JUNE 2022 DRAGON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

postponed from 21| KÜHLUNGSBORN | GER | BALTIC SEA THE PLACE TO SAIL !

+ Come to the best sailing region in northern Europe! + White beaches and a lovely small village covers the Dragon Worlds 2022 in Kühlungsborn + Reaching the racing area under 15 minutes, without any commercial boat traffic + June offers here our best conditions: 25 Degrees, 7-15 Knots wind every day and the lovely Baltic Sea waves + Hotels and apartments direct in front

of the marina (early booking is requested)

Kühlungsborn eagerly awaits the Dragon World Championship fleet

Like so many other events, the 2021 Dragon World Championship in Kühlungsborn became a victim of the Covid-19 restrictions and had to be postponed. But we are delighted to confirm that the German Dragon Association and the Worlds organising team have worked closely with the IDA to reschedule the Worlds which will now take place from 12 to 17 June 2022. The pretty spa resort of Kühlungsborn dates back to the 1860s and is one of the Baltic’s most delightful and upmarket seaside holiday destinations, offering a wide range of excellent accommodation, superb restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Following the reunification of Germany, the town underwent major restoration and her elegant tree-lined streets and historic weatherboard buildings provide a beautiful backdrop for your stay. A long fine sandy beach lined with the famous blue and white striped Strandkorb beach chairs, and the narrow gauge Molli Train, which takes you on a scenic coastal ride between Heiligendamm and Bad Doberan, are further attractions for those seeking shoreside fun.

In June Kühlungsborn offers warm sunny days with near perfect sailing conditions and competitors can expect the usual superb efficiency from the organising team who are well versed in hosting top level Dragon events. The regatta is located at Kühlungsborn Marina where the boats will be moored together, and the race area is only a 15-minute sail from the marina entrance. The regatta village will be located immediately adjacent to the marina and will welcome guests throughout the day. In addition, cafes, restaurants and shops line the seaside promenade between the regatta village and the town centre, which is just a short walk away.

The many local businesses and suppliers who had generously agreed to sponsor and support the event in 2021 have confirmed their commitment to the new 2022 dates and so we can look forward to outstanding après sailing hospitality at the regatta village each day.

Plentiful hotel and apartment accommodation is available close to the marina, often with spectacular views of the race area, but competitors are advised to book early to ensure the widest possible choice.

Travel to Kühlungsborn is very straight forward with excellent road and rail links. The nearest international airport is Hamburg, which is a 2-hour drive away, and there are also smaller local airports at Rostock and Lubeck, both around a 1-hour drive.

The IDA is extremely grateful to the German Dragon Association and the team in Kühlungsborn for the extraordinary commitment and understanding they have shown in enabling the Worlds to be rescheduled so efficiently. Further information about the event is available from www.dragon-kuehlungsborn.de