Mayor of Derry & Strabane Sandra Duffy was there on the dock throughout the day joining, relatives and well wishers in welcoming the fleets ashore following their epic transatlantic crossing.
The Clipper race was delayed due to the pandemic but is now firmly back on track. More boats are continuing to arrive this morning as excitement builds ahead of the Foyle Maritime Festival which will bring tens of thousands to Derry’s quayside from next Wednesday, July 20 to Sunday July 24.
Prior to that the Legenderry Street Food Festival takes place along the quay from tomorrow, Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 18.
(Please not these photos are by photographer Martin McKeown and not for sale here)
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The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race arrives on the River Foyle in Derry-Londonderry Northern Ireland after completing an epic race across the Atlantic from New York. Picture Martin McKeown. 13.07.22
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Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor Councillor Sandra Duffy celebrates with the crew of Bermuda as they came first in race 14 in The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race arrives on the River Foyle in Derry-Londonderry Northern Ireland after completing an epic race across the Atlantic from New York. Picture Martin McKeown. 13.07.22