Derry-Londonderry to host Clipper Race again

15 Mar 2017

Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland has signed to be a host port in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race, the fourth consecutive time the race has visited the city.

“Over the past six years the city has welcomed our international crew, supporters and partners with open arms and is an exceptional place to visit and do business with,” said Clipper Race chairman and founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. “The spirit of Derry-Londonderry and its people is contagious, which has consistently positioned itself as one of the most popular destinations the race has partnered with in its 20 year history.”

The Clipper stopover has helped raise the profile of the Foyle Maritime Festival added Alderman Hilary McClintock, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council.

The race fleet will arrive in Derry-Londonderry in July 2018.

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