Apart from the big discount for entry by May 4 (€180 compared to €275) DL Regatta Organisers are offering fantastic prizes by draw for early entries.  Dubarry shoes and boots and Helly Hansen jackets and gillets will be drawn from the the general entry list but also from the SB3s only, as one of the largest classes/divisions.

Online entry form here.

Other key points about the Regatta ;
- 10 races (2 discards), own course, international and national grade ROs, 1530 hours start Thursday (2 races).
- €180 entry fee (by May 4), free berthing/craning (expect same efficiency as Worlds/Irish Nats).
- Massive social programme (520 boats in 2007). Daily prize-giving.
- Irish East Coast Champs takes place July 4/5 at the Royal Irish Yacht Club also in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Free storage/berthing between events.

Who are we?
SB3 Ireland is the class association for the largest and newest Irish keelboat class. We have over 90 boats in Galway, Lough Derg, Dunmore East, Cork, Kinsale, Belfast Lough, Howth and Dun Laoghaire. We represent the full spectrum of age, (ranging from 20 to 70+) and skill sets (from Olympians to occasional club sailors) playing at all levels for big trophies throughout the country. We have five regional championships each year and vibrant local racing too.

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