Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2013-14:
Sunday Sept 1 on the River Thames will mark the start of the Clipper 2013-14 Round the World Yacht Race.
A fleet of twelve 70-foot ocean-racing vessels will be joined by a paddleship
steamer, pilot boats, police boats, Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), spectator
boats and other pleasure craft as Britain waves off the 270 crew sailing
from St Katherine Docks in the capital to Rio de Janeiro on Leg 1.
In hosting the race start and finish for the first time in the event’s 17-year
history is estimated to deliver a £50 million economic boost to London. “The
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is a real jewel in the crown of
international sailing, the only race in the world that takes every day
people and turns them into ocean racers,” said legendary British sailor,
Clipper Race Founder and Chairman, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
“We hope Londoners will join in the spirit again after last year’s wonderful
Thames celebrations and support this world class British event by coming
down and sending off these courageous adventurers on their epic voyage of
discovery.”
Mayor of London Boris Johnson added: “Playing host to the Clipper Round the
World Yacht Race will once again see London showcasing why it is the best
big city on earth in which to hold major sporting events.
“It’s a fantastic honour for the capital to mark the beginning and end of this
feat of human endeavour, which will not only provide an awesome spectacle
for hordes of sailing fans, but also give a huge boost to the wider London
economy.
Ahead of setting sail on Sunday the 12 boats will be moored in the historic St
Katharine Docks, central London’s only marina, with an official Race Village
hosting entertainment and visitors who can see the yachts up close and be
educated about crew life at sea.
The fleet will return to London in July 2014 after 670 crew race 40,000 miles and visit 16 ports on six continents, in what is the world’s longest ocean race.
Designed to provide everyone – regardless of sailing history – the chance to experience the exhilaration of circumnavigation, the Clipper Race has turned over 3,500 novices in to ocean racers since its inaugural event in 1996.
Skippered by professional yachtsman, each team will battle to complete eight different legs over eleven months, all vying for the overall top prize and the first leg of the Clipper Race ends in Marina da Gloria, Rio de Janeiro, the destination for the 2016 Olympic sailing events.
The race then continues on via South Africa, Western Australia, Sydney (including the world famous Sydney-Hobart Race), Singapore, China, San Francisco, Panama, Jamaica, New York, Derry Londonderry and the Netherlands before returning to London’s St Katharine Docks.
RACE START
Sunday Sept 1
09.00 – 17.00 Race Village Open
09.30 – 10.30 Race Crew Official Departure Ceremony
10.50 – 12.25 Yacht Departure Ceremony from St Katharine Docks
13.30 Yachts Depart Tower Bridge
You can follow progress of the 4,000 Kilometre race on the 2 links below....
www.facebook.com/clipperroundtheworld
www.clipperroundtheworld.com
The fleet will return to London in July 2014 after 670 crew race 40,000 miles and visit 16 ports on six continents, in what is the world’s longest ocean race.
Designed to provide everyone – regardless of sailing history – the chance to experience the exhilaration of circumnavigation, the Clipper Race has turned over 3,500 novices in to ocean racers since its inaugural event in 1996.
Skippered by professional yachtsman, each team will battle to complete eight different legs over eleven months, all vying for the overall top prize and the first leg of the Clipper Race ends in Marina da Gloria, Rio de Janeiro, the destination for the 2016 Olympic sailing events.
The race then continues on via South Africa, Western Australia, Sydney (including the world famous Sydney-Hobart Race), Singapore, China, San Francisco, Panama, Jamaica, New York, Derry Londonderry and the Netherlands before returning to London’s St Katharine Docks.
RACE START
Sunday Sept 1
09.00 – 17.00 Race Village Open
09.30 – 10.30 Race Crew Official Departure Ceremony
10.50 – 12.25 Yacht Departure Ceremony from St Katharine Docks
13.30 Yachts Depart Tower Bridge
You can follow progress of the 4,000 Kilometre race on the 2 links below....
www.facebook.com/clipperroundtheworld
www.clipperroundtheworld.com
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