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Volvo Ocean Race 2008/2009
Leg 7 Boston - Galway
www.volvooceanrace.org -
Übersicht Leg 7
24.05.2009
http://media.pumaoceanracing.com
PUMA fights back to finish incredible second in Galway
May 24, 2009 – Fighting back to finish in an almost inconceivable second
place after breaking their rudder mid-way across the Atlantic Ocean, PUMA
crossed the finish line of leg seven of the Volvo Ocean Race in Galway,
Ireland at 02:19 local (01:19 GMT) this morning. Pulling back from last
place two nights ago after breaking one of the boat’s two rudders and
having to stop to make emergency repairs 1,000 miles west of Ireland, the
PUMA team were elated, finishing just two minutes ahead of hometown Irish
team, Green Dragon.
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Foto: Sally Collison/Puma
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Arriving at the dock in Galway Harbour to a euphoric
cheering crowd and with only 38 minutes separating second to sixth place,
the atmosphere in Galway was incredible.
Skipper Ken Read (USA) commented on the dock in Galway: “This is as good
as it gets. That was some of the best sailing we have ever done. To come
back into second place after breaking the rudder like that, this crew is
unbelievable. What an amazing reception here in Galway! It’s three in the
morning for crying out loud and the crowds are huge. I have never
witnessed anything like this – we are stunned!”
“I don’t even know how many miles we were in last place by when we broke
the rudder, so this is like winning a gold medal to me. I don’t know if
any of us have ever pushed a boat as hard as we pushed it after we broke
the rudder out there on Thursday night. I have to admit, this is the
greatest race result I have ever had in sailing, that wasn’t actually a
race win. We even had guys hanging in the water to get the rudder fixed at
one point. It’s almost like adversity is our challenge. The legs in which
we have broken something big are the legs in which we have thrived – first
breaking our boom on the way to China, and now the rudder coming in here.
I couldn’t be more proud of this team, this is unbelievable.”
“One of the wild things about this race is the contrast between leaving
the dock in one port, racing, and coming in. They couldn’t be three more
different feelings, and sets of emotions. This typifies it. After what we
did in that leg, it’s an emotional time. This is really cool, a really
good day.”
The Volvo Ocean Race is made up of ten legs, finishing in June 2009 in St.
Petersburg, Russia. By joining the race, PUMA has entered a new premium
category and is the only Sportlifestyle company to participate in the
Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. For more information about the race, team and
the PUMA Sailing collections, please visit www.pumaoceanracing.com
Alongside PUMA’s entry in the Volvo Ocean Race, PUMA has launched a full
range of marine clothing and apparel, from offshore sailing gear to
onshore lifestyle fashion. The PUMA Sailing Performance collection was
developed and tested by the PUMA Ocean Racing team itself, and is worn by
the team throughout the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. The PUMA Sailing
Lifestyle collection takes inspiration from the sport.
For more information on Puma Ocean Racing, please contact:
Bridgid Murphy or Kate Fairclough - PUMA Ocean Racing
Tel: +1 978 996 5155 or +44 7827 277 517
bridgid.murphy@puma.com or kate.fairclough@puma.com
For images and footage free for editorial use please go to:
http://media.pumaoceanracing.com
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