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Fri 05 May 2007Record entry for Dún Laoghaire SAILING/Dun Laoghaire Regatta: With just over two months to the first race in the Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta, organisers have received more than 400 confirmed entries, equalling the entire turn-out of the inaugural event in 2005. A conservative estimate of crew numbers suggests that at least 3,000 people will be competing daily during the series.The largest single fleet, so far, will be the high-performance Laser SB3 class that is set to enjoy a tremendously successful inaugural season in Ireland. Close to 60 of these new Sportsboats have been sold to Irish owners which suggests that the Dún Laoghaire event numbers may grow further.