Work officially began in February this year on preparing Galway city for the biggest event it is every likely to host, the Volvo Ocean Race.

A new development is planned for Galway Harbour in Renmore to facilitate the stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race in May and June next year.

Irish Water Safety's Chief Executive, John Leech is delighted to see the Volvo Ocean Race coming to the City of the Tribes.

'Let's do it Galway' (LDIG), the management company that is responsible for managing the port stopover for the Volvo Ocean Race during May/June 2009, announced their management team in February of this year.

Let's Do It Galway is part of Let's Do It Global, whose vision is centred around maritime challenge, youth development, giving back to society and making the world a better place, in a spirit of excellence and global adventure.