News
Keep up to date on all the news about Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta – Ireland’s biggest and most popular sailing event!
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.
VDLR Entries to temporarily close Friday 30th April
To allow committee to take stock of all classes and entries, the entry system will temporarily close on Friday 30th April 2021.
Buoyant Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta May Operate Waiting List as 2021 Entry Nears Limit
Entries for Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (VDLR) are beyond expectations for July’s event giving organisers the opportunity to close the entry system at the end of April to review the 320 boats received so far. Ireland’s biggest regatta on Dublin… Read More
March Early Bird Winners Announced
Find out who were the lucky winners of the Early Bird Prize Draw for March.
Happy International Women’s Day
To celebrate we are offering a SPECIAL GIVEAWAY for all fully paid entries by women received before midnight this Friday.
Ruffian 23’s to race for National Title
An expected entry of 15 boats will contest the title as part of the new format One Design weekend for VDLR 2021 from July (2nd – 4th July 2021) specifically tailored for sailors in the one-design keelboat and dinghy classes.
Keep informed with all the Regatta News from Afloat
Get all the latest news on Regatta preparations and progress from Afloat Magazine.
January Dubarry Winner
CONGRATULATIONS to Charlie McAllister (Fait Accompli) from Antrim Boat Club, who won the January Prize Draw for a Dubarry Voucher – Charlie can now pick out the pair of Dubarry Performance Sailing Boot of his choice to keep his toes warm and dry for the season ahead!
Sailing and Brexit
Irish Sailing have consulted the experts to get answers on the implications of Brexit for boats moving between Ireland and the UK.