Kevin Denney

2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship Podcast

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The official podcast of the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship. Conversations with sailors, coaches, and race officials preparing for one of sailing's most competitive one-design regattas — covering boat prep, tactics, fitness, the Hong Kong venue, and the road to the championship. Sponsored by BetterAt — helping athletes get better at what matters most.

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Kevin Denney

Episodes

Graham Bailey on Bluebottle: Prince Philip's 1948 Dragon Reborn 19.05.2026 43:23

Part of our interview series counting down to the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship. Four-time Edinburgh Cup winner Graham Bailey on sailing Bluebottle — Prince Philip's restored 1948 Dragon. Her winning return to Cowes Week after 60 years, tuning a wooden hull, pre-start craft in the RaceSense era, and what's coming at the Hong Kong 2027 Worlds. We cover what transfers from modern...

Bence Toronyi — Chief Measurer, International Dragon Association | Dragon Worlds 2027 16.02.2026 8:13

Part of our interview series counting down to the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship. In this episode, Kevin Denney speaks with Bence Toronyi, the Chief Measurer of the International Dragon Association (IDA). Bence has been sailing Dragons for about 30 years since getting his first boat in Hungary. He's responsible for ensuring every Dragon on the start line at major championships is fai...

Inside Hong Kong's Dragon Fleet with Bram Van Olphen & Jamie McWilliam 13.01.2026 43:56

Part of our interview series counting down to the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship. In our first episode, host Kevin Denney sits down with Bram Van Olphen, President of the International Dragon Association, and Jamie McWilliam, one of Hong Kong's top sailors. They discuss the Dragon community in Hong Kong, what makes the city special for sailing, and what visiting sailors can expect fr...