Time running out in hunt for Tall Ships sponsor

TIME is running out for the organisers of the Tall Ships Race 2005 to secure a major sponsor for the event, the first of its kind to be hosted in Waterford.

With just seven months to go until the major international sailing event begins, organisers are disappointed with the lack of national support for the race, which is due to depart from the city’s port on July 9.

“We don’t seem to be able to attract the level of funding we need,” Nicky Fewer, chairman of the organising team said.