Press Coverage - Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta

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.

VDLR Early Bird Entry Raffle Prize at Ireland’s Largest Regatta

The early bird entry discount for Ireland’s largest regatta at Dun Laoghaire closes on March 31st, and Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta organisers will raffle off a great high-capacity Duffel Bag between all paid-up entries received before midnight Sunday, March 19th.

ICRA Hears of Robotic Buoys as VDLR Seeks 400-Boats

New VDLR Event Director Paddy Boyd has been in charge of some new developments for 2023 and told ICRA that there would be 36 competing VDLR classes ranging from small 14-foot dinghies up to ocean-going 50-footers.

Dragons and Sigma 33s Lead the Early Bird One Design Entries at VDLR 2023

Of the 30 different one-design classes registered for Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, the Dragon and Sigma 33 classes currently lead the entries for Ireland’s largest regatta in 2023.

Courtown Quarter Tonner Champion ‘Snoopy’ Enters VDLR

Martin Mahon’s Wexford campaign boat (with Royal Ulster connections) became the ICRA Divison 3 National Champion at the first attempt last September after a superbly sailed series on Dublin Bay in 2021.

Cape 31s Prepare for ‘Awesome’ VDLR 2023

According to class social media, the class is gearing up for an ‘awesome’ Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta to be followed by the Irish National Championships on the Irish capital’s waters.