Germany’s Dirk Pramann has taken a narrow early lead in the Dragon class at the 2025 Régates Royales in Cannes, while four Irish teams have started their campaigns in the 35-boat fleet. Pramann’s GER 16 crew delivered a consistent 3rd and 2nd to top the standings on 5 points. Great Britain’s Klaus Diederichs (GBR 819) follows in second on 6 points after a win and a fifth-place finish. Murphy, with John O’Connor and Cameron Good, sits 13th overall on 28 points after a 10th and 18th. Royal St. George’s Martin Byrne (IRL 201), sailing with Adam Winkelmann and Conor Byrne, lies 17th.