GalwayIndependent.com Volvo Ocean Race Article Feed http://www.galwayindependent.com Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:37:46 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.galwayindependent.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.galwayindependent.com GalwayIndependent.com Volvo Ocean Race Article Feed http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8584&Itemid=156 Galway's Volvo Ocean Race Team, the Green Dragon, unveiled its new livery and Chinese sponsors in Alicante, Spain, over the weekend. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8585&Itemid=156 Team Delta Lloyd (Ger O'Rourke IRL) arrived safely in Alicante with a day and a half in hand before the official opening of the Race Village last Friday, 19 September. The team, which used the six-day crossing from Cork as its 2,000-mile qualifier, was the last team to reach the start port and joined the other seven boats completing the fleet of eight. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8161&Itemid=156 The Green Dragon Racing Team arrived in Alicante this morning after its1500-mile delivery trip. Compared to the 2000 mile qualifier, which was rough, wet and all in all a pretty brutal trip, this was a slightly different experience. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6317&Itemid=156 The Galway community has begun to rally behind the city's stopover in the Volvo Ocean Race, with news this week that St Mary's College is to help out in the race effort. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6318&Itemid=156 The Volvo Ocean Race has confirmed Fan Pier in Boston as the sole North American stopover when the race visits the US East Coast port city in April and May 2009. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6233&Itemid=156 Preparations for the Galway stage of the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race kicked off in style last Wednesday with the official launch at the Radisson SAS Hotel. In attendance on the day was Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, who was excited to welcome the race to Irish shores. Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6234&Itemid=156 The idea of bringing the world's biggest yacht race to Galway had one main aim, according to Chairman of Let's do it Galway, John Killeen: leaving a lasting infrastructure for sailors in the city. Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6235&Itemid=156 Irish Water Safety will run two 'Introduction to Water Safety' classes in Leisureland swimming pool during National Water Safety Awareness Week, which takes place from Monday, 26 May to Monday, 2 June. Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6122&Itemid=156 This is the second Spanish start for the race, with the 2005/2006 race having begun in Vigo, Spain. Alicante was chosen due to the "energy and organisational skills" displayed by its authorities, according to former race CEO, Glenn Bourke. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:13:55 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6121&Itemid=156 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. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:11:52 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6120&Itemid=156 The Volvo Ocean Race 2009 will make history by being the first race to stop in a Russian port, and will go one better by finishing up in historic St Petersburg. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:10:59 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6119&Itemid=156 The upcoming Volvo Ocean Race became a visible presence in Galway city, with the opening of its office in the Eyre Square Centre in January of this year. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:10:09 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6118&Itemid=156 Yacht racing enthusiasts everywhere will have an opportunity to see the Volvo Ocean Race as it happens thanks to a dedicated free on-line TV channel. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:09:25 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6117&Itemid=156 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. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:08:43 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6116&Itemid=156 '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. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:08:10 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6115&Itemid=156 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. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:07:23 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6113&Itemid=156 Irish Water Safety's Chief Executive, John Leech is delighted to see the Volvo Ocean Race coming to the City of the Tribes. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:03:59 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6112&Itemid=156 Eight high-tech, ultra high performance 70-foot yachts will berth and compete in Galway. The Irish entry 'Shamrock Challenger' will sail around Ireland before leaving for Alicante in October where the race kicks off. €8 million was set aside by the Government to support the event, which will bring millions of euro in tourist and crew monies to the city and the West of Ireland. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:01:39 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6111&Itemid=156 John Killeen, Lets Do It Galway, Chairman This for us is the culminating of 18 months of detailed planning work. Nobody is more delighted that 'Lets Do It Galway' to finally be in a position to bring this plan to the public forum. Wed, 21 May 2008 11:59:36 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6110&Itemid=156 John Concannon Fáilte Ireland "The Volvo Ocean Race is quite simply, the 'Everest of Sailing'. During the nine months of the race, the teams will sail 39,000 nautical miles of the globe's most treacherous seas. Their arrival in Galway will be at the end of a trans-Atlantic 'sprint' from Boston, as they attempt to beat the world 24-hour speed record with the help of the Gulf Stream. Wed, 21 May 2008 11:56:21 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6109&Itemid=156 Galway Chamber CEO, Michael Coyle "The Volvo Ocean Race provides another opportunity for Galway to bring its unique appeal to the world stage and to a world audience. We applaud the success of the organisers in bringing the event to Galway in May 2009. Wed, 21 May 2008 11:54:51 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6108&Itemid=156 Harbour Master, Captain Brian Sheridan. "The Volvo Ocean Race will put Galway Harbour firmly on the chart in many aspects and will specifically highlight Galway Bay as being the most important natural amenity that the citizens have at their disposal. I have described the bay as 'Galway's Blue Football Pitch', where kids can come to play and enjoy the sea by swimming, sailing, wind surfing, fishing or just cruising. Wed, 21 May 2008 11:53:49 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6107&Itemid=156 Ireland's entry to the Volvo Ocean Race, the country's first entry since NCB Ireland 19 years ago, is known as the Green Team. Like the other aspects of the Irish bid, it has been lead by Galway businessmen John Killeen, Enda O'Coineen and Eamon Conneely, all of whom sit on the board of the syndicate funding the team. Wed, 21 May 2008 11:52:12 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6106&Itemid=156 The Green Team is the seventh entry into the Volvo Ocean Race, and Ireland's first since the ill-fated NCB Ireland in 1989. Double Olympic medallist Ian Walker will take his place as skipper, while the custom-built Volvo Open 70 has been completed and is currently making its way from China. Wed, 21 May 2008 11:49:20 +0100 http://www.galwayindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6105&Itemid=156 The Volvo Ocean Race, formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race, is said to have been conceived in the smoke-filled bar of a yachtsman's pub, becoming the world's greatest ocean race. Wed, 21 May 2008 11:40:51 +0100