The J109 'Blast on Chimaera' crew return to harbour when strong winds cancelled the first races of Ireland's biggest sailing event at the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta on Dublin Bay

© Bob Bateman Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2023 Day 1
The first day of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta saw the cancellation of nearly all racing due to strong winds. Five of the six courses at Ireland's largest sailing event were cancelled as the southerly breeze on Dublin Bay reached 38 knots.