Datum: 15. Oct 2002 14:53
CLIPPER 2002 RACE START: 27, OCTOBER 2002 FROM LIVERPOOL, UK.
CEREMONIAL CLIPPER FLEET ARRIVAL IN LIVERPOOL DELAYED
The fleet of eight Clipper round-the-world yachts are sheltered safely in
Falmouth, due to the current and forecast gales in the SW Approaches.
The yachts were due to arrive in Liverpool at 09:00 on Thursday, 17 October
following the final Clipper 2002 training race which set sail from Brixham
in Torbay yesterday.
A decision will be made when it is prudent for them to sail and the Press
Conference scheduled for 12:00 on Thursday, 17 October will be postponed as
a result of the delay. Further details made available as soon as possible.
Colin de Mowbray, Race Director for the Clipper 2002 Race, commented: "The
yachts are presently safe in the harbour in Falmouth and will be setting off
for their return back to Liverpool just as soon as it is sensible. We might
miss a couple of days in Liverpool's Albert Dock which is a shame, however I
know the crew have the capacity to make up for that! They know there is a
warm welcome waiting and I believe we are going to have a tremendous week
leading up to the start."
ENDS
14. Oct 2002 18:56
CLIPPER 2002 RACE START INVITATION TO PRESS CONFERENCE
CEREMONIAL ARRIVAL OF CLIPPER FLEET IN LIVERPOOL, UK
Date: Thursday, 17 October 2002
Photo Opportunity: 09:00 at Canning Dock, Liverpool, on 17 October. Eight
60-foot Clipper yachts sail into the city for the start of "Clipper 2002,"
the world's longest round the world yacht race.
Press Conference: 12.00 at Pan American Club, Britannia Pavilion in
Liverpool's Albert Dock on 17 October.
Speakers: You are invited to attend the Clipper 20002 Race Start press
conference fronted by the Race Director, Colin de Mowbray, and Councillor
Warren Bradley, Liverpool's Executive Member for Leisure and Culture.
Question & Answer Session: Meet the eight Clipper skippers representing the
cities of Liverpool, London, _blank York, Bristol, Cape Town, Glasgow, Jersey
and Hong Kong. The international fleet will set sail from the Clipper 2002
start line on Liverpool’s hugely tidal River Mersey on Sunday, 27 October.
RSVP:
Loretta Spridgeon
Clipper 2002 Media & PR Manager
Tel: +44 (0) 23 8023 7088
Fax: +44 (0) 23 8023 7081
Mob: +44 (0) 77 7381 8586
Email: lspridgeon@clipper-ventures.com
Website: www.clipper-ventures.com
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