Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta

The Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta (originally launched as the Dun Laoghaire Regatta in 2005[1]) is a biennial sailing regatta hosted by the Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, National Yacht Club, Royal Irish Yacht Club, and Royal St George Yacht Club in in Dublin Bay, Ireland.[2] With 2500 sailors and 400 boats competing in 28 classes, it is the largest sailing regatta in Ireland[3] and the second largest in the British Isles. The inaugural event was held in 2005, and the next event is scheduled for 6-9 July 2017.[4]

References

  1. "South-easterly winds cause chaos in Dún Laoghaire Regatta". The Irish Times. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  2. Branigan, David. "South-easterly winds cause chaos in Dún Laoghaire Regatta". The Irish Times. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  3. King, Zara. "Weather plays havoc at Dun Laoghaire Regatta". UTV Ireland. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  4. "Event Background". www.dlregatta.org. 8 October 2014. Archived from the original on January 16, 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2016.

External links

Official website

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