Her second place in the Laser Radial – behind Croatia's Tine Mihelic – was the first time the Helensburgh sailor has recorded a European Championship podium place.
Dobson, who was second in a World Cup race in France five weeks ago, is now in a run of form heading into the Laser Radial World Championships, which will be held in Largs next month. "Having the worlds at home is pretty cool," she said.