Race Office

It’s 20 years since the first Dún Laoghaire Regatta, and the team are working hard already to bring you excellent sailing on a variety of courses, whether one-design or handicap, dinghy or keelboat. Our waterfront clubs will provide a social scene not to be missed, and we are planning some innovation mixed with the traditional features both ashore and afloat. Keep coming back here to check!

Since it first set sail in 2005, Dun Laoghaire Regatta has grown biennially and showcases the very best of Irish sailing action on the water. The well-proven 4-day format will be used once more for the 2025 event, with up to six race areas in operation on the water from Friday 10th to Sunday 13th July.

Thurs 10th July

Fri 11th July

Sat 12th July

Sun 13th July

1355: The Bay Race
1455: Melges 15 Practice Race

1055: Outer Bay Area
1125: All Other Areas

1055: Outer Bay Area
1125: All Other Areas

1025: Outer Bay Area
1055: All Other Areas

Race Director for VDLR 2025 will once again be Con Murphy IRO, who will be assisted by Ireland’s most experienced Olympic, International and National Race Officers.

Further Information

Race Documents Racing Classes Entries Received


Racing Notices

Sailing Instructions – Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta 2025

ByGareth Craig

Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta has published the sailing instructions for the event, and the 32-page document provides written directions outlining how, over four days, almost 800 races will be conducted for 300 boats across 21 different classes. Addressing the complexities of multiple class needs across the seven available course areas on Dublin Bay, the 2025 edition of the ‘SIs’ also includes the inaugural Melges 15 European Championships.

VDLR 2025 Race Schedule Published 

ByGareth Craig

The Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (VDLR) committee have been working diligently on our Sailing Instructions for Ireland’s largest regatta, which features up to 300 boats and takes place in two weeks (July 10th). Addressing the complexities of multiple class needs across the seven available course areas on Dublin Bay, the 2025 edition also includes the inaugural Melges 15 European Championships.

Irish Sea Nations Cup 2025 – Notice of Race Here!

ByGareth Craig

Scheduled for May and July, the Nations Cup will coincide with several major regattas: the IRC Welsh Championships in Pwllheli, and the Scottish Series in Tarbert, before the spotlight shifts to the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta from 10th to 13th July, and concluding with the IRC Northern Ireland Championships in Bangor.