Prospect of Jamie McWilliam Entering Danish BB10 KeelboatThe overseas prospect of ace helmsman Jamie McWilliam of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club would add extra spice to the Cruisers One division of Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta next July. McWilliam is considering entering Ireland’s biggest sailing regatta in his recently acquired BB10 one-design keelboat, Pelikanen. |
#VDLR2025 Attracts Top Contenders Before Year-End Entry DeadlineThe potential to have a “free” entry into the 2025 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta has attracted some serious contenders before the closing date of December 31st. The opportunity to win back the entry fee ends at midnight on New Year’s Eve, and the draw results will be announced shortly afterwards, according to organisers. |
IRC European Champion J109 ‘Outrajeous’ Enters #VDLR2025IRC European Championship winner Johnny and Suzie Murphy’s J109 Outrajeous from Howth Yacht Club is one of the first entries into what is expected to be the hotly contested Class Zero (B) of Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta. |
Excitement Builds for #VDLR2025 with New Features and Early Bird DrawThe countdown is on for the 2025 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, which will take place from July 10 to 13. Entries are now open. Next year’s event promises to be more exciting than ever, featuring several innovative updates to enhance the experience for participants and spectators alike. |
Scottish and Welsh Big Boats Among First Entries for Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2025Although the first race of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (VDLR) is still seven months away, six entries have already been submitted for Ireland’s largest regatta in 2025. July’s grand prix is expected to attract an estimated fleet of 350 to 400 boats, including some of the fastest yachts across Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. |
First ‘Irish Sea Nations Cup’ Set for 2025A 2025 Nations Cup competition between six teams bordering the Irish Sea is just one of the positive outcomes of Wednesday’s (December 2nd) high-level inaugural meeting of Irish Sea Regatta organisers at Dun Laoghaire Harbour. |
Inaugural Melges 15 Championships to be Staged During VDLR2025The inaugural Melges 15 European Championships will take place in Dún Laoghaire on Dublin Bay from July 10-13, 2025, as a highlight of the Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta, Ireland’s largest sailing event. |
Volvo Returns as Title Sponsor for 2025Ireland’s largest regatta will take place from Thursday, July 10th, to Sunday, July 13th, 2025. Volvo Car Ireland has been the title sponsor of Ireland’s largest sailing event since 2007 and is again joined by Spirit Motor Group, Volvo dealership. |
Notice of Race – Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta 2025The next iteration of Ireland’s largest regatta will take place from Thursday, July 10th to Sunday, July 13th 2025 and entries are now OPEN |
Phil Smith RIPA former Commodore of Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club and member of the Royal Irish Yacht Club, Phil’s contribution to Dublin Bay sailing was immense over a long number of years through his roles in the Dun Laoghaire Combined Clubs (DLCC) organisation and his successful chairing of Ireland’s biggest sailing event, the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, in 2009, when the combined fleet tipped 500 boats. |
