About Dragons

The WA International Dragon Association is responsible for managing the affairs of the International Dragon in Western Australia. The group is affiliated with the International Australian Dragon Association (AIDA) which in turn is affiliated with the International Dragon Association (IDA).

The aims of the Association are:

1. To manage the affairs of the Association in Western Australia.
2. To participate in the management and promotion of the Dragon across Australia though the AIDA.
3. To engage with Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club in the organisation of club racing and the International Classes and State Championships annually.

The Dragon sailors in Western Australia are fortunate to be based at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, situated on Keane's Point on the Swan River. This magnificent facility is the home of a club that provides great resources and competitive opportunities.

Sailing is mainly conducted on Melville Water, up-river from the club. Conditions on most Saturday afternoons consists of temperatures around 30 degrees C and a 15 - 20 knot "Fremantle Doctor" - Dragon sailing heaven.