Monday, May 25, 2009

End Leg 7 - Volvo Ocean Race


Rick Tomlinson/Volvo Ocean Race
Green Dragon, skippered by Ian Walker (GBR) finish third on leg 7 from Boston to Galway, crossing the line at 02:31:18 GMT 24/05/09

Rick Tomlinson/Volvo Ocean Race.
Ericsson 3, skippered by Magnus Olsson (SWE) finish seventh on leg 7 from Boston to Galway, crossing the line at 05:58:59 GMT 24/05/09

Galway, Opening Ceremony for the the Race Village in Galway, Ireland The guests of honour at the opening ceremony Sunday evening included the seven race skippers, along with the Prime Minister of Ireland, Taoiseach Brian Cowen; the Mayor Galway, Padraig Conneely; Ireland's Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Martin Cullen; and the CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, Knut Frostad.

Rick Tomlinson/Volvo Ocean Race
Thousands of people turn out to see for the Volvo Ocean Race Opening Ceremony in Galway