Londonderry hospitality brings Clipper back for big economic impact

The Clipper Round the World Race’s Global Business and Communications Director says Londonderry’s hospitality is legendary within the fleet and he looks forward to a big economic impact when the race returns in June.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Apr 2014, 10:47 BST
The Londonderry crew.The Londonderry crew.
The Londonderry crew.

Jonathan Levy from Clipper Ventures said: “We had an outstanding experience during our first visit in 2012 and are very excited to hear the news of the excellent programme for this summer’s festivities and race village.

“The warmth of your welcome and hospitality is indeed legendary within the Clipper Race and the whole fleet is looking forward to its visit here in June.

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“In a more tangible sense, I am confident we will again make a big economic impact on the region through our presence and the spending power of the crew, race partners, fans and visitors.

The Londonderry crew.The Londonderry crew.
The Londonderry crew.

“Add to this the global media we reach and this will once again showcase Derry~Londonderry on an international stage.”

Bill McCann, Foyle Port Harbour Master said: “The Port is delighted to be working in partnership with Derry City Council, Clipper Ventures and all the stakeholders involved in the LegenDerry Maritime Festival 2014. The return of the Clipper Race offers us the opportunity to utilise the £1.4m of infrastructure invested during 2012 and the chance to build on this legacy.”

“Foyle Port now has over 800m of pontoon space to offer including new pontoon facilities at Meadow Bank and Fort George to accommodate the 100+ visiting boats expected over the duration of the weeklong event. Our marine team has already demonstrated our capacity to stage and manage all the marine and technical aspects of the Clipper Race arrival and start. We look forward once again to offering the marine and berthing support that the Clipper Race crews will rely on when they are here and to playing our part in facilitating what is sure to be an amazing event for the City and North West Region.”

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During the LegenDerry Maritime Festival from June 21 to 29, 2014, the Foyle Quay is set to transform into a summer promenade, complete with race village, marine marquees, award winning continental market and host of sea faring activities on and off shore.

With a lineup of outdoor concerts planned citywide to welcome the Clipper fleet, including our very own Derry-Londonderry-Doire yacht on its penultimate stopover in the world’s longest ocean race.

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