As Afloat reported previously, entries now stand at over 120 for the July regatta across all classes, with Cruisers One (currently described as TCC > .980; LOA > 12 metres) shaping up to be a red-hot fleet, that at its last staging totalled 22 in 2023, with 14 J109s in its number.
The Johnny Murphy skippered Howth-based J109 Outrajeous that swept the boards in 2024 will be on the Dun Laoghaire line but will face strong Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland competition along with a new arrival from Murphy's home port.
Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club J109s, Robin Young's Jings, and John Stanley Whyte's Blue Jay are two early Scottish entries, along with Brian Dixon's Corby 36 Gelert from Pwllheli Sailing Club in North Wales.
The Scottish RC35 class is taking a break from its regular championship scene this season to allow members to compete elsewhere across the Irish Sea. As a result, more Scottish J109s are expected to contest VDLR, which is the Irish Sea's 'big one' in 2025.
From Northern Ireland, Michael Browne's Victoria 3 is also confirmed, and, as Afloat readers know, the custom Dubois 33 from Royal North of Ireland YC and Strangford Lough YC is having a pre-season make-over.
A new J112e, a sistership to 2024 Cork Week Champion Valentina, will also contest this class under brothers Mike and Ritchie Evans from Howth Yacht Club, who move up from the J/99 Snapshot for the July 10-13 battle.
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