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We’re writing to tell you about Ireland’s biggest sailing spectacle this year: the homecoming of the mighty Clipper Round the World Yacht Race into Derry~Londonderry as part of the LegenDerry Maritime Festival.

With Irish sailors in the Derry~Londonderry~Doire crew as well as among the international crews on several other yachts, after a journey of 40,000 nautical miles, this is set to be a homecoming party like no other.

We would be really grateful if you could spread the word among your members. Feel free to use any of this content to send out in your forthcoming newsletters or member emails or social media posts in the next few weeks.

The LegenDerry Maritime Festival will run from 21st – 29th June and we would love to see as many of Ireland’s sailing circle joining the party and enjoying the legendary hospitality of the City.

Why not join us on the water – the new Foyle Marina will be home to the Clipper Fleet and has space for 100 moorings, along with full facilities, event marquee, family entertainment, continental market and plenty of places to eat and drink. To secure your berth contact http://www.londonderryport.com/marina.htm – they’re going fast!

Carrying on Derry’s cultural heritage, Saturday 21st (Summer Solstice) is Music Day in Derry. The City will be alive with musical performances from dawn to dusk, from classical to traditional, buskers to bands all popping up around the quayside, pubs and landmarks.

If you fancy coming a little later in the week, book your mooring and spend the night in the company of none other than the Beach Boys! Their only Irish concert this year is on Thursday 26th June in Ebrington, a short walk from the Marina across the beautiful Peace Bridge. It’s the stuff California Dreams are made of and tickets are only £20 (www.millenniumforum.co.uk)

Saturday evening will see a stunning fire and water show on the River Foyle with floating stages, music and a Pirate-themed battle culminating with fireworks over the river.

And perhaps the most exciting opportunity for weekend sailors is the chance to be part of the Clipper Race send-off flotilla on Sunday 29th June. The race start will be from Greencastle off the North Eastern Coast of Donegal. The flotilla will leave the quayside race village in Derry on Sunday morning to make its way to the start – it will be a fantastic spectacle and you are invited to be part of it.

To top off the festival, the RAF Red Arrows will do their world-famous aerobatic display along the coastline on the afternoon of Sunday 29th.

So: who’s coming to join the LegenDerry Maritime Festival party?

For full event details visit www.legenderrymaritimefestival.com

This is set to be Ireland’s biggest spectacle on land, sea and sky this year – be part of it.

We would be really grateful if you could encourage your members to follow the Derry~Londonderry~Doire crew as they make their way across the Atlantic from New York, setting sail on 7th June.

Follow them on Facebook here www.facebook.com/DerryLondonderryClipper or online at www.clipperroundtheworld.com for blog posts and satellite race updates. You can also follow us on Twitter @DerryClipper.

We have attached here some suggested Facebook and Twitter posts over the coming weeks – feel free to share them with your members and followers if you think they would be interested.

On behalf of Derry City Council, The Clipper Race and the Legenderry Maritime Festival, we thank you for your support and really look forward to seeing you in the City and on the Foyle in a few weeks.

If you require any further information on using this information/communications toolkit please contact dbrennan

Thank you!