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