The Ireland-backed boat, the Green Dragon skippered by Skipper Ian
Walker, crossed the finish line in St Petersburg last month in 5th
place overall, after 37,000 miles, 11 ports, 10 countries and 5
continents. The boat's crew finished off with a welcome back
reception in Dublin on Saturday, July 11, the Green Dragon will sail
to Cork and then to Galway where she will be put on display. The
boat's crew made many friends in Boston during the race's two week
stopover at Fan Pier in May. The Green Dragon was sponsored in part
by Tourism Ireland, and boasted several Irish among its crew members.