Images from the Volvo Ocean Race: In-Port at Boston

10:45 AM Mon 11 May 2009 GMT

'The fleet line up at the start of the Boston in-port race' Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race &copy

It wasn't the windiest day in Boston on Saturday, but there was plenty of action on the water nonetheless. Telefonica Blue had a great day, with two wins in two races, while PUMA struggled on home waters. Dave Kneale of Volvo Ocean Race brings you a gallery of the action from the In-Port Races:

The fleet line up for the start of the Boston in-port race - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy

The fleet line up for the start of the Boston in-port race - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy

Close racing in the Boston in-port race - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy

Telefonica Blue, skippered by Bouwe Bekking (NED) finish first overall in the Boston in-port race - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy

Ericsson 4, skippered by Torben Grael (BRA) finish second overall in the Boston in-port race - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy

by Dave Kneale

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