Betreff: Clipper 2002 Race Report
Betreff: Clipper 2002 Stopover Report
Absender: "lspridgeon"
Datum: 27. Aug 2003 23:00
Clipper 2002 -- New York Stopover
HOME TO ROOST
New York City has welcomed all eight yachts competing on the Clipper
2002 Round the World Yacht Race. The fleet is now berthed at the
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, alongside the aircraft carrier USS
Intrepid - one of the most successful ships in U.S. history.
The Clipper 2002 fleet visit to the Big Apple is supported by the New
York City Sports Commission, which ensures the continuation and growth
of a healthy environment for professional, amateur and scholastic sports
activities in New York City. In recent years, the Sports Commission has
played a role in attracting or creating many new sporting events to New
York, including the NFL Kickoff Live from Times Square, NYC Cycling
Championships presented by BMC Software and the Senior Men's Tennis
Championship.
"The City of New York is proud to welcome the Clipper 2002 Round the
World Yacht Race, as these teams prepare to complete the final leg of
their amazing journey," said Commissioner Ken Podziba. "As this
competition continues to unite countries through the sport of sailing,
it is truly fitting that these ambassadors visit 'The World's Second
Home.'"
Race Director, Colin de Mowbray MBE, commented: "Racing to New York will
be a lifelong memory for all the crews. The excitement of their first
glimpse of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline will be with
them always. Our sincere thanks are extended to Commissioner Podziba and
the New York City Sports Commission for their support, and also to the
Intrepid Museum as our hosts.
"I am certain that Clipper 2002 will stir New York's sporting passion
during the U.S. stopover and will demonstrate why the city is such an
exceptional home for great international competitions," he added.
A delegation from the city of Liverpool (UK) has joined the Clipper
fleet in New York, including Liverpool's Lord Mayor Councillor Ron Gould
and Lady Mayoress Councillor Tina Gould, Merseyside's Chief Fire
Officer, Tony McGuirk, and representatives of Liverpool Football Club.
During their visit to Manhattan, the delegation is meeting with New York
officials to promote the UK city to New York media and travel trade. At
11:00am on Thursday, 28 August, Liverpool's Lord Mayor will confer the
Freedom of the City of Liverpool to New York City Fire Department &
Emergency Medical Services, by presenting the City's Freedom Scrolls to
Commissioner for the U.N., Marjorie B.Tiven, at a ceremony in Strawberry
Fields, Central Park. They will also unveil a bench donated by the city
of Liverpool in honour of the victims of the terrorist attacks on
September 11th.
Merseyside's Chief Fire Officer, Tony McGuirk, will present a Book of
Condolence to the New York City Fire Department, and Liverpool FC will
lead a coaching session in Central Park for New York City Fire
Department's families. Ten Merseyside Fire Officers will also take part
in the training session and football match.
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Ron Gould, said: "We are proud
to welcome the heroic crew of the Liverpool Clipper to New York. They
have battled fantastically throughout this, the world's longest race,
and they are a real credit to our city.
"It will be a great privilege to bestow the Freedom of Liverpool on the
people of New York. Our two cities share a great bond and I am proud to
have the opportunity to present the Freedom scrolls to our great sister
city, in honour of those who lost their lives on September 11th."
Tonight meanwhile sees the official prize giving reception for Race 14
of the Clipper 2002 Series and the eight teams will take to the high
seas once again on Tuesday, 2 September setting sail for the penultimate
stopover in the Channel Island of Jersey.
CLIPPER 2002 PROVISIONAL OVERALL ORDER AFTER RACE 14:
Place Yacht Skipper Points
1 Bristol Richard Butler 81
2 Jersey Simon Rowell 80
3 Hong Kong Justin Taylor 61
4 Liverpool Adam Kyffin 59.5
5 London Rory Gillard 53
6 Glasgow Rupert Parkhouse 52
7 New York Ross Daniel 48
8 Cape Town Roger Steven-Jennings 25
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