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Save The Date for #VDLR2021

Save The Date for #VDLR2021

The Volvo Dún Laoghaire Commitee do take...

Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, 11 July 2019: Jamie McWilliam's Signal Eight from Hong Kong sails past James Joyce's Tower on the opening day of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta that has attracted a record 500+ boat entry this year (details below) Photograph: David Branigan/Oceansport The 8th Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta got underway today, Thursday 11th July. The biennial four-day series is IrelandÕs biggest sailing event as the four waterfront yacht clubs have come together for this sailing extravaganza; Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, National Yacht Club, Royal Irish Yacht Club and Royal St. George Yacht Club. Over 2,500 sailors have descended on the waterfront as 500 boats across 34 classes compete out on Dublin Bay. The Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta takes place until Sunday 14th July. For more information see www.dlregatta.org.

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David Branigan was on the water and around the...

Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, 14 July 2019: Main trophy winners at the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta where a record entry of more than 500 boats took part in the four-day series. Photograph: David Branigan/Oceansport

Home Boats Make Ireland’s Big...

Ireland’s largest sailing event,...

#VDLR2021

The Regatta that prides itself in delivering quality racing along with a wonderful festive atmosphere across the Dún Laoghaire Waterfront.

Featured Stories

  • ICRA Launches Under 25 Discount Initiative

    ICRA Launches Under 25 Discount Initiative

    Saturday 8th February 2020

    Building on the ICRA / Irish Sailing U25 Support Programme, Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta are delighted to announce our support for the launch of their 25/25 scheme for #VDLR2021

  • Chris Lindsay Heading to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

    Chris Lindsay Heading to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

    Thursday 16th January 2020

    Congratulations to our Chairman of the VDLR2019 Protest Committee Chris Lindsay, who has been appointed as an International Technical Official (ITO) for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

  • Dubarry Ladies’ Lunch raises €7,150 for RNLI

    Dubarry Ladies’ Lunch raises €7,150 for RNLI

    Thursday 22nd August 2019

    During their Monday evening training session this week the Dun Laoghaire RNLI crew received a cheque for money raised at the Dubarry Ladies’ Lunch during the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta.

  • Clean Regattas ‘Gold Star’ Certification

    Clean Regattas ‘Gold Star’ Certification

    Wednesday 24th July 2019

    HUGE thanks to everyone who made such efforts during the regatta! The steps we all took were an important start, and we look forward to planning further initiatives for #VDLR2021!

  • Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, 14 July 2019: Main trophy winners at the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta where a record entry of more than 500 boats took part in the four-day series. Photograph: David Branigan/Oceansport

    Home Boats Make Ireland’s Biggest Sailing Event a Local Success

    Sunday 14th July 2019

    Dublin Yacht Club’s shared the bulk of the overall prizes, awarded this afternoon, winning 19 of the 34 classes including the coveted ‘Boat of the Week’ Trophy.