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Fri 07 Jul 2007Over 500 entered in regattaSAILINGWith less than one week before the first gun, the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta has passed the 500-boat entry level at close of entries yesterday.The massive fleet will compete at Ireland's largest sailing competition for four days. The event has also attracted a new healthy following of overseas entries since its inaugural edition two years ago.