The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) will debut in Ireland with the Dublin Match Cup from 25-28 September 2025. This tier 2 world tour event, hosted by the Irish Match Racing Association (IMRA), will be held in Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
The Dublin Match Cup will feature twelve invited teams competing in fleets of eight J80s. The event promises four days of high-intensity match racing.
Ruairi Finnegan, IMRA Co-Founder and event chair, shared his excitement: “Bringing WMRT to Ireland is a huge step forward for the sport here.”
James Pleasance, WMRT Executive Director, stated, “We are delighted to be supporting IMRA with the launch of the Dublin Match Cup."
The National Yacht Club will host the event. Commodore Peter Sherry noted, “This event highlights the growing interest in match racing among Irish sailors.”
Since its formation in early 2024, IMRA has held a number of events. The Dublin Match Cup is a significant step in developing competitive sailing in Ireland.
Sport Ireland, Irish Sailing and the INSS support the Dublin Match Cup.
