The yachts in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 are due to arrive in Galway City on Tuesday July 3, 2012. From the 3rd - 8th July 2012 Galway will be transformed into one big outdoor festival venue, the largest ever to take place in the medieval city. Pro-Am racing will take place in Galway Bay on Friday, July 6 and In-Port Racing is scheduled for Saturday, July 7th. Both of these events will be viewed from the Promenade in Salthill but only the in-port race will be competitive in terms of earning points for teams’ overall standing in the round the world event.
For more see - www.volvooceanrace.com