Press Coverage - Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta

VDLR now one of Northern Europe’s Greatest Shows on Water

Volvo Ambassadors Amy Huberman, Author and Actress, and Dermot Bannon, Architect were ‘onboard’ today to help launch the 9th Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta

Will Cape 31s Race for National Honours at VDLR?

It’s all go for the brand new Cape 31 class with the word on the street that Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta could now play host to the Irish National Championships this July.

Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Features in Scotland’s RC35 Cruiser Racer Class Calendar

Scotland’s RC35 cruiser-racer class has published its 2023 calendar for its 2023 RC35 Series and 2023 Celtic Cup, and Ireland’s Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta features in both.

VDLR Opt for Sportity Infoboard App

With news that Ireland’s largest regatta is closing in on a 300-boat entry with two and a half months yet to go to the first gun, Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta organisers say they will use the digital info board app ‘Sportity’ as a means of communication during the four-day biennial regatta this July.

14 J109s are Force to be Reckoned With as Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta IRC One Fleet Hots Up

With 25 entries already in two months before the first gun (compared to 26 racing in 2019), Class One IRC Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (VDLR) looks like it’s going to be a repeat of some of the hottest Irish Sea IRC action seen since before covid.

Second Canting Keeler to Contest Key Irish Offshore and Coastal Fixtures This Summer

A second canting keel 50-footer is set to contest June’s Volvo Dun Laoghaire to Dingle offshore yacht race. Afloat sources say the Elliott 57 has been purchased by an as-of-yet-unnamed Irish sailor who will contest not only the 280-mile D2D but also the coastal divisions of the Simply Blue Sovereign’s Cup in Kinsale, also in June, and July’s Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta.

With 240 Entries Already in, VDLR Extends Early Bird Deadline to April 16th

240 entries have been received for this year’s Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta as of March 31st 2023, and organisers are reported ‘pleased’ with the take up to date both across the competing handicap and One Design classes.

RS21s Available for Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Charter

The 2023 RS21 Cup season will see events in Scotland, Ireland and England as teams compete in a three-regatta venue, including Dun Laoghaire Harbour in July. To ensure sailors, new and old, get the chance to get up to speed as quickly as possible, the first regatta will see RS21 racing paired with coaching to provide direct feedback on the water.

New J112 is Part of Strong Class Zero Forming for July

Seven of the nine entries so far in the big boat class at July’s Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (VDLR) are visitors, but a brand new J112e from the home port will add extra spice to the Cruisers Zero fleet (boats greater than 12 metres in length).

Dubarry Holdall and Backpack Up for Grabs in Latest Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta ‘Early Bird’ Draw

With less than a week to go until the reduced early bird entry fee for July’s Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta expires, you could be in with a chance to win a Dubarry holdall and backpack set in the regatta’s latest competition prize.