Freshening conditions set to spark up Dun Laoghaire Regatta opener

FRESH or possible near-gale conditions are expected for tomorrow afternoon’s opening race in the biennial Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta as the fleet of 400-plus entries gather for the largest sailing event in Ireland this year.

The mid-season regatta will be the fourth edition that began with near calm weather but has steadily freshened since 2005.

Although 13 boats have registered in Class Zero, mid-size classes that have attracted the largest turnouts that are contributing to the expected 2,500 sailors on the water for the four-day series.