Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Broadcast on Sky Sport
Highlights of the Summer's Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta were broadcast on Sky Sports over Christmas. The country's biggest regatta was the focus of a 30-minute documentary slot in the Watersports World Series. The programme highlighted the significant input of up to 250 volunteers and the fact the event has become one of the biggest participant sporting events in the country, with 3,500 sailors afloat on the Capital's waters.

Online stream of the programme will be available soon & addit  ... full article >>
 
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2011 REGATTA DATES 7TH - 10TH JULY 2011

Many thanks to all competitors who have taken the time to complete our
'Sailors Survey' .

Our goal is to organise a successful event that will be enjoyed on and off the water by YOU the sailors and your friends. The competitor feedback after each event has played a very important part in our learning process after the past two events.

Hope to see you in 2011.  ... full article >>
 

THANK YOU ....
The Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta committee wishes to thank the Dublin Bay Sailing Club, the Royal Alfred Yacht Club, Howth Yacht Club, Marina Marketing & Management Ltd, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co Council & Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company for faciliites provided & acknowledge the co-operation of Captain David Dignam the Dublin Poart Harbour Master and Captain Jim Carter, the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Master.

Our sincere thanks to all club personnel & volunteers and also those who have loaned thei  ... full article >>
 

CONGRATULATIONS ALL 2009 WINNERS
Congratulations to all winners during the Regatta and in particular :

BEST IRC
Hard on Port, Flor O'Driscoll - Royal St George YC
BEST ONE DESIGN/KEELBOAT
Sharkbait - Ben Duncan, Brian Moran - Howth YC
BEST DINGHY/SMALL KEELBOAT
HY5ive, David Gorman - National YC
BEST VISITING BOAT
Argie Bargie, Allan Hogg - Royal Western YC
IRISH OPEN WHITE SAIL CHAMPIONSHIP
Katanca, Barry O'Connor, Catharine Ennis - Royal Irish YC
IRISH SEA CUP
Ireland
Laura Dillon  ... full article >>
 
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2009 REGATTA PHOTO GALLERIES
For the full range of shots of the Regatta from Fotosail.com please follow the link below.

Tim Wright's & David Branigan's on the water pics of the Event can be seen under the 'Galleries' section.  ... full article >>
 
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OPENING DAY RACING ... 9TH JULY
A light but steady breeze pushed the 450-boat fleet out into Dublin Bay today, (THURSDAY) for the first races of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, with fleets spread over seven courses between Howth and Killiney.

Occupying prime position for day one in the middle of the bay were the IRC1, IRC0 and J109 fleets, sailing a single race on their windward-leeward course just south of the harbour entrance.

In the one-design J109s, the event began with a local hero, or two, in fact.
Pete  ... full article >>
 
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All ABOARD FOR VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA!
A vast armada of 450 boats from France, Spain, the British Isles and sailing clubs all over Ireland will converge on Dun Laoghaire today, 9th July, for the start of Ireland’s largest regatta, the four-day 2009 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (VDLR).

Besides having an exciting race schedule, the VDLR also includes a weekend of free, fun activities which will appeal to the whole family. A programme of all the waterfront events is available on www.dlregatta.org.

The action packed sched  ... full article >>
 

HELP RAISE THE PROFILE....
UK based journalist Louay Habib has asked us to circulate a questionnaire in an effort to spread the word about the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta.

Louay will be issuing press releases to the international media with the intention of getting the event as much coverage as possible ... and you can help. He is especially interested in any crew competing from overseas.

Below is a form for you and your crew to fill in and forward to Louay. Your assistance will help raise the profile of th  ... full article >>
 
  Questionnaire

AN IRISH REGATTA FOR A WHOLE LOT LESS.......
IRC Cruisers, White sails, One Design & dinghies

Racing 10 minutes from berth - Easy access to Town - Full Social Programme
130 Rooms held at the Royal Marine Hotel for competitors with special rates (see accommodation section for reservation form)

Helly Hansen & Dubarry gear to be won in our Early Entry Prize Draws!


If you do nothing else this Summer you must enter Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta!

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MINISTER MARY HANAFIN LAUNCHES THE 2009 REGATTA
20th February, 2009
Dun Laoghaire's emergence as an Irish sea yacht racing venue continued last night when Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin TD, launched the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (VDLR) 2009 at the Allianz Boat Show, running at the RDS Simmonscourt until Sunday. Billed as one of the the biggest participant sporting event in the country, after the city marathons, July's VDLR event is also the country's largest sailing regatta where organisers remain bullish that numb  ... full article >>
 

DUN LAOGHAIRE - HOME OF THE REGATTA
WHY COME

Great value entry fee covers Racing, Berthing, Social, Craning (if applicable)

Sailing in the waters of Ireland's Capital City

Easy to get to from UK and Europe (by air and sea)

Short time requirement (just take the Friday off!)

AFLOAT

A short sail to each race area

Top class berthing facilities

Over 500 boats across 26 classes

Plenty of short, sharp racing on six co  ... full article >>
 
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MESSAGE FROM THE REGATTA CHAIRMAN - Philip Smith
It is our intention to build on the success achieved during the 2005 and 2007 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regattas. " Already we are confident that we wil attract many more visiting boats to Dun Laoghaire and will have increased involvement from the Town and its numberous local organisations", said Philip Smith, Chairman VDLR. "The fantastic support we get from our sponsors and our army of 300 volunteers makes VDLR a truly international event" he added.

What the Press say/
"3,500 peop  ... full article >>