Racing - Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta

Cape 31s Confirm Irish Nationals for July’s Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta

Following a successful outing for Irish Cape 31 interests at the Vice Admiral’s Cup on the Solent last weekend, there is confirmation this week that the 2023 Irish National Championships will be raced at Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (VDLR) this July.

Early Bird EXTENDED – Win a €500 Volvo Collection Voucher

We are DELIGHTED to extend the early bird closing date to midnight Sunday April 16th. All entries received by this time will be entered in to a draw with the winner receiving a €500 voucher for the Volvo Lifestyle Collection .

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).

Helly Hansen draw for Early Entry

Clothing and apparel partner Helly Hansen have given us this great high-capacity Duffel Bag to be raffled between all paid-up entries who we receive before midnight Sunday March 19th.

‘Information Evening’ Called for VDLR Classes

After opening its online entry system, Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2023 organisers have called competing classes to an information evening at the Royal Irish Yacht Club next week.

Notice of Race – Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta 2023

Ireland’s largest regatta will take place from Thursday, July 6th to Sunday, July 9th 2023 and is planned to coincide with ‘Coastival’, a new week-long festival celebrating Dun Laoghaire’s Maritime heritage.

Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta will be back in 2023

We hope to see everyone again from July 6 to 9 2023, for a massive party!

VDLR 2021 has been CANCELLED

Unfortunately, July’s Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2021 has been cancelled due to the ongoing “uncertainties” over the Covid-19 pandemic.

Changes to Notice of Race No. 1 (VDLR 2021)

The Notice of Race (NOR) of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2021 is changed to amend the eligibility criteria for certain cruiser classes.