Volvo Ocean Race 2012

Ficheall

JustMary wrote: »

Don't feed it ...

(For the record, the fireworks started right on cue at 10:45pm, and lasted for 7-8 minutes.

I thought they might have waited another half an hour until it was actually dark...

JustAddWater

I'm in eyre square this evening. Any fireworks on tonight and where if so?

Thanks

Brad768

JustAddWater wrote: »

I'm in eyre square this evening. Any fireworks on tonight and where if so?

Thanks

Afraid not, only last night.
Anything worth going in for tomorrow?

Brad768

Couple of photos from yesterday

Camper-Volvo Open 70 by Bradley Skidmore, on Flickr

Garda Rib by Bradley Skidmore, on Flickr

Abu Dhabi performing keel repairs by Bradley Skidmore, on Flickr

Camper rigging up by Bradley Skidmore, on Flickr

Groupama exiting dock by Bradley Skidmore, on Flickr

vulcan57

leonidas83

THFC wrote: »

Just shut up then.

Watch your mouth

ilovesleep

Brad768 wrote: »

Afraid not, only last night.
Anything worth going in for tomorrow?

The Stunning will be on tomorrow night. They will be good, I'd say.

How is today going? Hope it's going well.

I never got around to going into the docks at all, all week except for Tuesday night. I may after all be able to go in on Saturday but doubt I'll be able to make it in for 11am and the in port racing. Such a shame. Will hopefully get a chance to wander about for a while and then see Sharon Shannon.

Anything good happening for Sunday?

Did you all see the front picture of the Galway Advertiser? Taken Tuesday night of the saw doctors concert. Holy fcuk - did you see the crowd? The crowds coming out is something to be very proud of and hooefully will stand to us in the future at getting the VOR back again to Galway.

Kicking myself that I couldn't get into Thin Lizzy Monday night. Watched a you tube clip of them. Also disappointed that I didn't go in Monday night to greet the boats (damn work).

When will the boats be leaving Galway? Will there be a send off?

ilovesleep

Vulcan, you are taking some lovely pictures and I want to thank you for sharing them.

Rickwellwood

+1 - terrific photos Vulcan - thanks

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

leonidas83 wrote: »

Watch your mouth

Okay...

Brad768

Brilliant video showing the commitment of the boys

Megglet

I'll be up in Galway for all of Saturday and Sunday. Is there anything going on those days/nights that you'd recommend checking out?

Pen Rua

Seems like the sailors are having a good time. Music pounding away at the Global Arena, and it's nearly 1.30. :')

Also, Nationwide did a show about the Volvo. It was aired yesterday. It's up on RTE Player now. http://www.rte.ie/player/#!v=10036931

Short article about the Volvo on The Journal. http://www.thejournal.ie/taoiseach-galway-went-global-this-week-with-volvo-ocean-race-511741-Jul2012/

Edit: Volvo posted a short video talking about and praising Galway. http://youtu.be/2w4UjWOwuL8

vulcan57

ilovesleep wrote: »

Vulcan, you are taking some lovely pictures and I want to thank you for sharing them.

Thank you ilovesleep and rickwellwood for your comments. Unfortunately that'll be it for this time round, I'm heading to England for a big airshow today. Shame the 2 events clashed. Been an incredible few days, so roll on 2015, if we get it !

dinneenp

There's also the silent disco outside Roisin Dubh on Domnick Street with up to 2,000 headsets available. It's part of the Street Party.

I'm heading in this evening with my camera, had the big wheel with setting sun shot in my mind- cool shot Vulcan.

I'll post up some photos over the weekend.

doubleglaze

Altan were fantastic last night. De Danann before them. Big crowds once again. Great atmosphere. Loads of great buskers at various turns and twists of the way from my car to the docks.

There's something for everyone at the Volvo Ocean Race festivities.

Might pop in to the Stunning tonight. Certainly plan on making it to Sharon Shannon tomorrow night.

Bliss.:D

Doc Ruby

Sappa wrote: »

so what a bit of noise from a crowd of thousands of people spending money in the city and creating a bit of an atmosphere,I seriously cannot believe some posters here moaning about noise when they can't see the bigger picture.

This is like watching whiny kids throw their carrots off their plates. You know what wouldn't have stopped thousands of people spending money in the city and creating a bit of an atmosphere? Turning it down a bit. People like you wouldn't have known any better and people like me wouldn't have cared.

Instead, here we are.

JustMary wrote: »

Don't feed it ...

(For the record, the fireworks started right on cue at 10:45pm, and lasted for 7-8 minutes. The band that was playing finished about 1/2 way thru the fireworks. I was annoyed 'cos I though they should have shut up earlier and the PA played the synchro. soundtrack. So don't let's have any of this 11pm nonsense. And yes, I did check my watch.)

Its at times like this that I despair for humanity.

JustMary wrote: »

Now let's get back to discussing the party ...

Do lets.

Sappa

Doc Ruby wrote: »

Sappa wrote: »

so what a bit of noise from a crowd of thousands of people spending money in the city and creating a bit of an atmosphere,I seriously cannot believe some posters here moaning about noise when they can't see the bigger picture.

This is like watching whiny kids throw their carrots off their plates. You know what wouldn't have stopped thousands of people spending money in the city and creating a bit of an atmosphere? Turning it down a bit. People like you wouldn't have known any better and people like me wouldn't have cared.

Instead, here we are.

JustMary wrote: »

Don't feed it ...

(For the record, the fireworks started right on cue at 10:45pm, and lasted for 7-8 minutes. The band that was playing finished about 1/2 way thru the fireworks. I was annoyed 'cos I though they should have shut up earlier and the PA played the synchro. soundtrack. So don't let's have any of this 11pm nonsense. And yes, I did check my watch.)

Its at times like this that I despair for humanity.

JustMary wrote: »

Now let's get back to discussing the party ...

Do lets.[
Thank you for another wonderful contribution Buzz Killington.

snubbleste

Why has Woodquay been invaded by hundreds of traffic cones and non-sticky tape this morning

connemara man

snubbleste wrote: »

Why has Woodquay been invaded by hundreds of traffic cones and non-sticky tape this morning

as part of New Zealand day there will be a haka world record attempt there

snubbleste

connemara man wrote: »

as part of New Zealand day there will be a haka world record attempt there

I must say the traffic cones do look intimidating

Aiel

What time does the In-Port race start tomorrow?I've heard a few different times already.

Carles Puyol

What's the story with the silent disco tonight anyone know?

squonk

Carles Puyol wrote: »

What's the story with the silent disco tonight anyone know?

It's a disco, but it's silent. That's the story

beardybrewer

Aiel wrote: »

What time does the In-Port race start tomorrow?I've heard a few different times already.

1pm unless it's been changed.

EDIT: According to the Advertiser Page 50 the race on at 11am. 4:00 trophy cememony. 7:00 Sharron Shannon

dastardly00

Aiel wrote: »

What time does the In-Port race start tomorrow?I've heard a few different times already.

Discover Ireland In Port Race: Saturday, July 7 - 13:00 (12:00 UTC) according to the official VOR website (it even has a countdown clock!)

Rob A. Bank

Some nice positive reactions to Galway, to counteract the nay-sayers...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8cb8MtHVeg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZsO0Zyrufk

And interviews with the Irish lads in the race

Damian Foxall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se0fIAQ5sno

and Justin Slattery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFiErsVMDl8

Perhaps a hint of an Irish boat in the next race from Justin ?

With the advent of strict one design boats for the next race, it will be sailing skill not the size of the pocketbooks that counts.

Rob A. Bank

TV coverage of the Volvo Ocean Race on TG4...

SATURDAY 7 JULY
12:45pm - LIVE Volvo Ocean Race (Also live on www.tg4.tv)
Live coverage of the in-port race from Galway Bay.

SATURDAY 7 JULY
9:40pm - Volvo Ocean Race
Highlights from the in-port race in Galway and the Prize Giving.

And later in the month...

SUNDAY 29 JULY
2:00pm - Volvo Ocean Race Official Film

A look back at the 2011/2012 race as the boats left Alicante last October, sailing around the world and visiting ports and cities such as Cape Town, Abu Dhabi, Sanya, Auckland, Itajaí, Miami, Lisbon, Lorient and Galway. It is undeniably the world’s premier global race and one of the most demanding team sporting events in the world. The race is the ultimate mix of world class sporting competition and on the edge adventure, a unique blend of onshore glamour with offshore drama and endurance.

Brad768

Live stream pro am race!
http://new.livestream.com/volvooceanrace/events/949841

Chicken1

Looks like there could be trouble ahead, not paying the bills

Link: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0706/1224319512157.html