Racing - Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta

RIYC’s ‘Rockabill VI’ Eyes IRC Zero Prize at VDLR

It may look like only half the size of the other IRC classes at Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, but an 11-boat IRC Zero fleet is every bit as competitive as the other four and double the size of the 2019 entry.

RIYC Hosts Six Cape 31s Racing for National Honours at VDLR

Anthony O’Leary’s Antix will seek to defend his Cape 31 national title when the championship is run in conjunction with the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta this week on Dublin Bay. Racing will run from Thursday to Sunday, but competitors have already begun to arrive at the Royal Irish Yacht Club, which is hosting the fleet of six.

Can an A35 or J99 Dislodge Dominant J109s in Class One?

With the top three boats from 2019 all competing again, the outcome of this contest depends mainly on what conditions will prevail. Six days out, it looks like the Bay will serve strong to medium-strength southerly breezes, which could upset the pecking order in the regatta’s most significant class.

Will Half Tonners Steal the Show in IRC Class 2?

Overall, this 20-boat class has a wide range of cruisers studded with a few stand-out racers who can run away with the prize if they come prepared with a decent crew, but it may also be the hardest class to call given this weekend’s wind conditions showing both light and strong winds.

Event Director Paddy Boyd On a Harbour Transformed (Podcast)

Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2023 event director Paddy Boyd spoke to Wavelengths about the week ahead, starting with Coastival opening on July 1st.

Checkmate XX is a Coastal Division Favourite at VDLR

Two Irish hopes in this month’s prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race from Cowes will compete first this week in a 20-boat Coastal Class at Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (VDLR). Pundits say the pre-event favourite must be the First 50 Checkmate XX, fresh from Sovereign’s Cup victory (three wins from four races sailed).

VDLR 2023 Berthing Plan

A complimentary berth or parking space will be assigned to visiting boats for the duration of the Regatta from Monday 3rd July to Monday 10th July 2023.

Skippers’ Update

Just 10 days to go to the first gun of the 2023 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta. We look forward to welcoming over 350 boats in 40 divisions to what will be Ireland’s largest regatta this year.

Sailing Instructions – Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta 2023

We look forward to welcoming over 350 boats in 40 divisions to what will be Ireland’s largest regatta. The Sailing Instructions are now available, and can be viewed online or downloaded from Manage2Sail.

Changes to the VDLR 2023 NOR – No 1 & No 2

Two amendments to the Notice of Race for Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta 2023 have been issued by the organising committee.