If you find yourself missing a crucial piece of kit, or fancy some official merch to remember the regatta by, pop into the store at The Pavilion — just metres from the Dun Laoghaire Waterfront — or order online at vikingmarine.ie.

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3 Top Tips from The Skin Nerd for Looking After Your Skin While Sailing

Mariners are exposed to more elements than any of us lesser land-lubbers. Between rope-burn, sun and the wild, wild winds, you’re looking at chafed, callused hands, a weather-beaten face and even the possibility of looking older way faster. You shouldn’t have to compromise between your looks and your lifestyle, so read on for my top tips on how to look after your skin when sailing.

1) Sunscreen, every single day

The UV rays that reach us from the sun have heaps of negative effects on our skin due to the damage it causes it. UV damage can lead to the degradation of our skin’s structural proteins, collagen and elastin, which over time means deep lines and wrinkles, drooping and sagging of the skin. Unfortunately, that’s not the only downside of light exposure: pigmentation (known as sun spots and age spots) is also a risk, as is skin cancer.

One big myth I encounter a lot is that your skin can only be damaged by sunlight when you can feel the warmth of it. If only that were true! No matter whether it’s sunny, cloudy or rainy, UVA rays get to us and our skin year round.

Sailors need to invest in a high factor, water-resistant, broad spectrum sunscreen. ‘Broad spectrum’ means that it will defend your skin from both UVB and UVA rays.

How you apply it is just as important as applying it. Apply it thickly and evenly to all exposed areas and top up after 2 hours of direct sun exposure or if you’re submerged in water. Cover up with hats and UV protective clothing too, as even a factor 50 doesn’t give you 100% protection.

2) Get yourself a good (SPF) lip balm

Wind, sea spray and sun exposure combined is a combination that nearly guarantees chapped lips. There is no need to suffer through the pain. Go out and get a hydrating, protective lip balm that includes SPF.

When you’re choosing your lip balm, as a seafarer, you need a thicker, more oil and fat-based lip balm than many, as it will help to create a physical barrier on your lips which is what you want.

I rate the MooGoo SPF 15 Lip Balm (€3.95), as it is chock full of natural oils and waxes. If you want even more protection, opt for Uvistat Lipscreen SPF 50 (€7.00). You’ll find both in selected pharmacies nationwide.

3) When it comes to hand cream, look for natural moisturising factors

When you’re tugging ropes for hours, your skin notices.The formation of calluses, or, to get nerdie, the process of hyperkeratosis, occurs on areas of skin where there is repeated friction. Your delicate skin essentially creates calluses to protect itself, so all in all, they’re not a bad thing. However, they can be itchy, tender and a bit unsightly.

Hand cream is a must, whether you like to pop it on pre-sailing or as a reparative fix after the fact. Many swear by Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea (€8.99). This hand cream contains urea, a compound found in our skin that makes up its NMF or natural moisturising factor, the shield that helps our skin to lock in hydration. Urea helps to soften hard skin, making it fantastic for calluses and dry, rough, irritated hands.

If you need an intense infusion of moisture into your poor cracked palms, lather your hands in hand cream and pop on a pair of latex or rubber gloves to seal in the hydration. Do this for half an hour to an hour, or even overnight, for hands that will feel brand new.

Best of luck on race day!

For more skin advice, check out www.theskinnerd.com.

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We are now just 3 weeks to the first gun of the 8^th edition of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta. This will be the largest regatta on the Irish Racing calendar with entry open till 30^th June – over 450 entries are now confirmed in 34 classes and they will race across 6 different race course areas. This year we will have a record number of 240 visiting boats participating, and we very much look forward to welcoming all visiting sailors to Dun Laoghaire.If this is your first visit to the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta – please see the Venue Map and layout of the Harbour area.

Sailing Instructions

SI’s will be available on the Event Website under the ‘Racing’ section on Thursday 27^th June and will also be issued to you in your skippers cases at Registration. Please ensure you check the Race Schedule (provisional race schedule published)

Regatta Race Office

The Regatta Race Office, Results & Protest Offices will be situated at the rear of the Harbour Plaza in part of the former Ferry Terminal. 

This is between the Royal Irish YC/Marina and the Royal St George YC.  The Race Office will be clearly identified with exterior signage.

Registration Hours at the Race Office

VDLR Web App for iPhone and Android

Our website has been optimised for mobile access, and a dedicated web app has been developed so you can install the shortcut on your phone, tablet, or Windows 10 device and receive notifications directly to your device or through your preferred browser (inc Chrome / Edge / Firefox / Safari). Further details will follow soon…

All racing information, results, and notices will be highlighted on Social Media & our Website during the Regatta so please ‘LIKE’ or ‘FOLLOW’ us before you arrive: FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and TWITTER

Parking in Dún Laoghaire Harbour

Dún Laoghaire Harbour is a public parking area, but please note there is no free car parking in the harbour. All areas require prepayment by means of a Pay&Display ticket, Parking Permit, ParkingTag SMS, or using the ParkingTag App. All Pay&Display machines also take credit cards for advance purchase of parking, and discounted daily or weekly rates are available in selected areas of the harbour.

For further details on parking fees in the harbour please go to Dun Laoghaire Harbour Area Parking Tariffs 2019

Official HH Regatta Clothing

Helly Hansen, our clothing partner once again have an exciting range of regatta clothing for both men and women available to pre order online.

During the event Regatta Clothing may be purchased from the Royal St George YC, Royal Irish YC and Viking Marine Chandlery.

Personalised pre regatta crew clothing is available to order direct from Viking Marine.

Event Social Programme

The Regatta Social Programme will be published on the event website approx 2 weeks prior to the event and will also be issued to you in your skippers case at registration & copies available in all Clubs.  We encourage all visiting competitors to VDLR to please visit all of our magnificent 4 Waterfront Yacht Clubs during the event.

Sustainability – VDLR taking steps….

In an effort to protect our waters we are running the event as a Clean Regatta through the international ‘Sailors for the Sea’ programme, supported by the MaREI Centre, which will see us implementing a number of Clean Regattas Best Practices to reduce our environmental impact. 

Details of these will be issued in your Skippers Pack at Registration.

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Just Wing It have teamed up with the Bretzel Bakery to provide sandwiches and hot food for the 2017 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta. Pre-order online at wingit.ie/regatta and collect from outside the former ferry terminal (near the race office), or just pop down to their vintage van during the event!

All sandwiches €5.95

THE BREAKFAST
Bacon, sausage, ketchup, mustard, Bretzel soft roll

ROAST CHICKEN
Roast chicken, celeriac remoulade, mixed leaves, Bretzel sourdough

BAKED HAM
Glazed and baked ham, mature Irish Cheddar, mixed leaves, Bretzel sourdough

CAPRESE
Irish buffalo Mozzarella, fresh basil pesto, rocket, plum tomatoes, Bretzel Ciabatta

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Anybody interested in chartering the J109 ‘Jedi’ from the INSS for Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta 2017 should contact Kenneth Rumball for more information – J109s are arguably the perfect cruiser racer, and Jedi has undergone an extensive refit over the winter of 2016-2017 to make her possibly the most IRC optimized J109 available in Europe!

Jedi Race Charter Information

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Gareth from Fotosail Marine Photography is again our official on-the-water photographer for 2015, and you can visit his website for event galleries covering the fantastic sailing. Gareth is based at the Royal St George YC for the event, and you should contact him there if you have any questions.

Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2015
Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2013
Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2011
Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2009
Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2007

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http://www.aidantarbett.com

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We thank itsa for their support and are delighted to welcome them as our Food Partner to the Event for 2013. Itsa Team will be situated in Dun Laoghaire Marina, servicing all sailors at the Royal Irish YC and Marina and the National YC, servicing all sailors that end of the Harbour.

Ask anyone from Dun Laoghaire where to go for great tasting and freshly prepared breakfast and lunches, and they will inevitably shout out, “Itsa”. The company, founded by Domini & Peaches Kemp, opened in 2001 and instantly became a regular haunt for sailors who would come in each morning to stock up on packed breakfasts and lunches to take on board before a hard day’s sailing.

The company makes all its own fillings, so think roast chicken, ham and turkey, beef all sliced by hand and accompanied by a great range of condiments and fillings: roast red pepppers, red onion relish, hummus and tapenade, roast beef, caramelized onions, home-made dressings, local cheeses, and fishily sliced tomatoes and crisp lettuce. This is a company that takes it’s filling very seriously.

But that’s not all – their range of homemade brownies, cookies and cakes are completely divine. A rich chocolate brownie (the best in Ireland!), a farmhouse cookie with oats, dried fruit and peanut butter, or the classic chocolate chip are a must for the afternoon. A great selection of retail products and cold drinks ? many of which are health-focused ? as well as our home-made smoothies help complete the picture.

In short, itsa is a must for sailors who want a nutritious, delicious, energy bursting lunch to help win that race!

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The superb and varied full range of Helly Hansen Official Regatta Clothing for men and women is now available to purchase Online or through Viking Marine, Pavilion, Dun Laoghaire, Official Suppliers of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Clothing (+-353 1 2806654)

Please visit the Online Shop to view the full range available and avail of GREAT PRE REGATTA DISCOUNTS!

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Please contact Jeff Brownlee for Charter Rates – brownlee@iol.ie or aquamarinecharter.ie

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