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Clipper Race to return to Derry in 2020

written by John July 10, 2019
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THE Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is set to return to Derry in 2020, the council has confirmed.

The boats will travel the world and then arrive in Derry for the Foyle Maritime Festival between 25 July and 2 August 2020.

In 2018, thousands of people descended on the city for the festival which focused on the city’s rich maritime heritage.

Clipper organisers said in 2018 “a return to city was not guaranteed”.

The Foyle Maritime Festival attracted more than 210,000 people that year.

The festival generated £2m for the local economy in 2018, according to council.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Michaela Boyle said it is “fantastic news for the city”.

“We are all delighted to once again be a host port partner for this fantastic international sporting event and look forward to welcoming the Clipper Race crews to our city and region.”

Clipper Race CEO William Ward OBE said: “Derry-Londonderry may not be on the same geographical scale as other Clipper Race destinations such as Cape Town and New York, but its strong community pride and infectious sense of hospitality has consistently made it one of the most popular stopovers. ”

Clipper Race to return to Derry in 2020 was last modified: July 10th, 2019 by John

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