#VOR – Mick Brogan's Hooker Mac Duach led a fleet of 30 boats into Galway dock welcomed by the Major of Galway firing a ceremonial cannon in advance of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet this month. Hooker racing takes place on the opening week of the VOR Grand Finale, Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July. On Sunday afternoon, 100 cruising and other boats from around the bay will be lead into docks in what is expected to be the largest Parade of Sail seen on Galway Bay.
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