2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship Podcast

Inside Hong Kong's Dragon Fleet with Bram Van Olphen & Jamie McWilliam

43 min · 13 de ene de 2026
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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 from racing at Clearwater Bay and the Nine Pins in November 2026. 🔗 https://www.dragonworld2027.com 🔗 https://better.at

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