Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta

28/12/2024

Entries are already coming in for the 2025 edition of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, and our early bird incentive will see all paid entries received by December 31st 2024 entered into a draw to win their entry fee back.

The regatta team are hard at work, planning for another great event and introducing some innovations to keep the offering fresh and relevant. Included in these are the Bay Race, the regatta opener on Thursday, which will see most boats start off the same line, a performance division in the non-Spinnaker fleet and an introductory cruiser class.

Also, in a new innovation for 2025, we have appointed a visitor's co-ordinator. Kate Fogarty will assist with accommodation and travel needs of visitors to Dun Laoghaire. So whether you want a 4-star hotel, a full house or just a room, connect with Kate. She also has discount codes for ferries. She can be contacted at [email protected] or [email protected]

08/07/2023

The style was out across the waterfront today for Lunches in aid of the , taking place at the , , and

08/07/2023

You don’t have to be on the water to take home a prize at the Dubarry Ladies Lunch at Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta this year.

Compliments of Volvo Car Ireland, the winner of Best Dressed Lady will sail away with a two-night stay at the 5-star Cliff House Hotel, Co. Waterford, with dinner one night at the Seafront Bar & Terrace.



Plus, the lucky lady will get there in style with the loan of a Volvo car from the Recharge range of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars.*



*Terms & Conditions Apply.



Join us for the biggest regatta in Irish Sailing and on the Irish Sea 6th - 9th July 2023

Hosted by:
Dún Laoghaire Motor YC, National YC, Royal Irish YC, and Royal St George YC

Sponsors
Volvo Cars Ireland
Spirit Motor Group

Associate Sponsors
Rationel Windows, Collen Construction, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Crane Hire Ltd, Royal Marine Hotel, Helly Hansen, Dubarry

Assisted by
Dún Laoghaire Marina, Howth Yacht Club, Viking Marine, Irish Sailing, Dublin Port Company

06/07/2023

A wild day on the water, but I think everyone is glad they went out for a look!

"The first day of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta saw the cancellation of nearly all racing due to strong winds. Although around 400 boats and 2,000 sailors went to sea, the organisers had to cancel racing due to the gale force winds before the first warning signals."



Join us for the biggest regatta in Irish Sailing and on the Irish Sea 6th - 9th July 2023

Hosted by:
Dún Laoghaire Motor YC, National YC, Royal Irish YC, and Royal St George YC

Sponsors
Volvo Cars Ireland
Spirit Motor Group

Associate Sponsors
Rationel Windows, Collen Construction, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Crane Hire Ltd, Royal Marine Hotel, Helly Hansen, Dubarry

Assisted by
Dún Laoghaire Marina, Howth Yacht Club, Viking Marine, Irish Sailing, Dublin Port Company

Only the Flying Fifteens and Beneteau 211s one-design yachts managed to complete the first race

05/07/2023

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

Volvo Cars will be on the East Pier of Dun Laoghaire until Sunday July 9th. Be sure to stop by and enjoy a carnival of sea safety which guarantee’s fun for the whole family. Test your memory of safety flags at sea, save the ship with radar boules and practice your sailing skills ahead of the regatta and see our quickly you can tie a bowline knot!

The Volvo team will be delighted to welcome you and will be on hand to answer all your questions about the Recharge range of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!



Join us for the biggest regatta in Irish Sailing and on the Irish Sea 6th - 9th July 2023

Hosted by:
Dún Laoghaire Motor YC, National YC, Royal Irish YC, and Royal St George YC

03/07/2023

𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿

As the proud sponsor of this incredible event, we wanted to take a moment to send our best wishes and good luck to each participant of Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta.

Your dedication, skill, and passion have brought you to this moment, and we couldn't be more excited to see you in action. May the wind be at your back, the waves be your playground, and the thrill of the race fuel your competitive spirit.

Go out there, give it your all, and make this regatta one for the books!

Fair winds,
Volvo Car Ireland



Join us for the biggest regatta in Irish Sailing and on the Irish Sea 6th - 9th July 2023

Hosted by:
Dún Laoghaire Motor YC, National YC, Royal Irish YC, and Royal St George YC

Sponsors
Volvo Cars Ireland
Spirit Motor Group

Associate Sponsors
Rationel Windows, Collen Construction, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Crane Hire Ltd, Royal Marine Hotel, Helly Hansen, Dubarry

Assisted by
Dún Laoghaire Marina, Howth Yacht Club, Viking Marine, Irish Sailing, Dublin Port Company

03/07/2023

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.

Who do you think will top Class 1 ?

/via Afloat Magazine



Join us for the biggest regatta in Irish Sailing and on the Irish Sea 6th - 9th July 2023

Hosted by:
Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, The National Yacht Club, Royal Irish Yacht Club, and Royal St George Yacht Club

Sponsors
Volvo Car Ireland
Spirit Motor Group

Associate Sponsors
Rationel Windows, Collen Construction, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Crane Hire Ltd, Royal Marine Hotel, Helly Hansen, Dubarry

Assisted by
Dún Laoghaire Marina, Howth Yacht Club, Viking Marine, Irish Sailing, Dublin Port Company

The top three boats from 2019 are all competing again

07/06/2023

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

https://www.dlregatta.org/racing/2023/06/changes-to-the-vdlr-2023-nor-no-1-no-2/



Join us for the biggest regatta in Irish Sailing and on the Irish Sea 6th - 9th July 2023

Hosted by:
Dún Laoghaire Motor YC, National YC, Royal Irish YC, and Royal St George YC

Sponsors
Volvo Cars Ireland
Spirit Motor Group

Associate Sponsors
Rationel Windows, Collen Construction, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Crane Hire Ltd, Royal Marine Hotel, Helly Hansen, Dubarry

Assisted by
Dún Laoghaire Marina, Howth Yacht Club, Viking Marine, Irish Sailing, Dublin Port Company

19/05/2023

Sailors, sponsors and volunteers gathered in fine style at the National Maritime Museum of Ireland on Wednesday night to launch Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta 2023.

This ninth edition of the regatta event promises to be one of the biggest sailing events in Northern Europe this year and is attracting many visiting entries from around the Irish Sea and further afield.

The significance of the event for the town was evident from the gathering of councillors and official representatives at the launch by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Cathaoirleach Mary Hanafin and the County Manager, Frank Curran.



Join us for the biggest regatta in Irish Sailing and on the Irish Sea 6th - 9th July 2023

Hosted by:
Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, The National Yacht Club, Royal Irish Yacht Club, and Royal St George Yacht Club

Sponsors
Volvo Car Ireland
Spirit Motor Group / Spirit Motor Group Volvo Cars South Dublin

Associate Sponsors
Rationel Windows, Collen Construction, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, CRANE HIRE LTD, Royal Marine Hotel, Helly Hansen , Dubarry of Ireland

Assisted by
Dun Laoghaire Marina, Howth Yacht Club, Viking Marine, Irish Sailing, Dublin Port Company, Afloat Magazine

05/04/2023

Thanks to the generosity of our title sponsor Volvo, we are please 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 .

240 entries have been received for this year’s Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta as of March 31st 2023. Entries received up to this date were included in a draw for some great kit kindly donated by our sponsors Helly Hansen and Dubarry. The latest winner of a Dubarry kitbag and holdall is Alan Jones of Greystone Sailing Club, who has entered his Beneteau 285 Chouskikou in Cruisers 3. We’ll be in touch Alan.

The Lifestyle Collection is Volvo’s sustainable range of clothing and accessories with a Scandinavian touch made to make your life less complicated. View the full collection at http://collection.volvocars.com



Join us for the biggest regatta in Irish Sailing and on the Irish Sea 6th - 9th July 2023

Hosted by:
Dún Laoghaire Motor YC, National YC, Royal Irish YC, and Royal St George YC

Sponsors
Volvo Cars Ireland
Spirit Motor Group

Associate Sponsors
Rationel Windows, Collen Construction, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Crane Hire Ltd, Royal Marine Hotel, Helly Hansen, Dubarry

Assisted by
Dún Laoghaire Marina, Howth Yacht Club, Viking Marine, Irish Sailing, Dublin Port Company

23/03/2023

Hello from the VDLR HQ in Dun Laoghaire Harbour

With less than a week to go until the reduced early bird entry fee expires, you could be in with a chance to win a Dubarry holdall and backpack set in our latest competition prize.

To avail of this opportunity and discounted entry fees, enter before March 31st, and you will be entered into the raffle for some great Dubarry kit - https://bit.ly/enterVDLR2023

All paid-up entries received by midnight Friday, March 31st, will be entered in the draw.

Jonathan Fawcett, the skipper of 'She Too' from the South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club in Wales, is our first draw winner, and a Helly Hansen bag is on its way to him!

Early entry is not only a great help to us as we plan for this year's VDLR, but it is so much cheaper for entrants and gives them a chance to win some great kit too!



Join us for the biggest regatta in Irish Sailing and on the Irish Sea 6th - 9th July 2023

Hosted by:
Dún Laoghaire Motor YC, National YC, Royal Irish YC, and Royal St George YC

Sponsors
Volvo Cars Ireland
Spirit Motor Group

Associate Sponsors
Rationel Windows, Collen Construction, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Crane Hire Ltd, Royal Marine Hotel, Helly Hansen, Dubarry

Assisted by
Dún Laoghaire Marina, Howth Yacht Club, Viking Marine, Irish Sailing, Dublin Port Company

10/03/2023

Entries are flowing in for the Regatta in July, and as an added incentive, 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.

We also have early entry discounts available until March 31st.

https://bit.ly/enterVDLR2023

Preparations for this year's regatta are well under way with all our valued partners committed to making this year's regatta an exciting, safe and rewarding experience. It greatly helps with planning to have as early an indication as possible of the final entry level.

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Join us for the biggest regatta in Irish Sailing and on the Irish Sea 6th - 9th July 2023

Hosted by:
Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, The National Yacht Club, Royal Irish Yacht Club, and Royal St George Yacht Club

Sponsors
Volvo Car Ireland
Spirit Motor Group Volvo Cars South Dublin

Associate Sponsors
Rationel Windows, Collen Construction, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Crane Hire Ltd, Royal Marine Hotel, Helly Hansen, Dubarry of Ireland

Assisted by
Dun Laoghaire Marina, Howth Yacht Club, Viking Marine, Irish Sailing, Dublin Port Company

04/03/2023

Our Event Director Paddy Boyd is at the Irish Cruiser Racing Association conference today in Dún Laoghaire Town talking all about the exciting initiatives for

From Robotic Marks to the Cape31 Class UK, and going truly paperless thanks to Manage2Sail and Sportity Ltd. , there is lots coming up!

And can we top 400 entries?

New VDLR Event Director Paddy Boyd has been in charge of some new developments for 2023

31/12/2022

The biggest Sailing Regatta in Ireland will be BACK in July 2023! Have you saved the dates?

The 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.

REGISTRATION OPENS @ NOON on 1st January '23

03/03/2022

𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘?

Learn useful tips on how to choose, fit and maintain your lifejacket - Bring along your lifejacket to a free RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station Lifejacket Clinic.



WHEN: 9th April 2022 11am – 4pm
WHERE: The Green Outside The Royal Irish Yacht Club
CONTACT: [email protected]