September

3, Thursday Fleet arrives in the Humber

4, Friday Grimsby Marina – Fleet arrival hosted by Humber Cruising Association Private reception and prizegiving for the Pilgrim Cup

4-6 Fri-Sun , Bridlington – British Kite Surfing Championships -www.eyevents.co.uk/events/kitesurfing

Hull – Global Food Festival - www.hullglobalfoodfest.co.uk

5-6 Sat/Sun Grimsby Marina – Gala ‘Clipper’ weekend with a carnival atmosphere. Open to the public – www.nelincs.gov.uk/clipper_09_10.htm

Hull - Maritime Weekender (Sea Shanty Festival) More information

6, Sunday Five Clipper yachts leave Grimsby from 6.00am

Arrive in Hull Marina from around 8.00am

The remainder of the fleet arrive in Hull on the evening tide

7 -11 Mon-Fri Hull - The Clipper fleet creates a colourful focal point in Hull Marina as crews carry out final maintenance and preparations. There will be a variety of individual boat receptions and events throughout the week. Some of the yachts will depart for brief sails in the Humber – starting with a Breakfast departure for the Admiral of the Humber (Lord Mayor of Hull) aboard Hull & Humber on Tuesday 8 September.

11-13 Fri-Sun Hull – Freedom Festival: from a spectacular ‘flaming’ arts installation on Friday and Saturday evenings next to Hull Marina, to 3 main stages of performers around the city centre – there will be something for everyone from headline bands to a live link with Last Night of the Proms in London. Visit www.freedomfestival.co.uk for full details.

12-13 Sat-Sun Hull – Jazz in the Boat Yard Live Jazz and Blues - 2.30-8pm Saturday – featuring Ruby Turner Band on stage at 6pm; Sunday – east Coast Big Band 2.30-6pm

Cleethorpes Clipper festivities: www.enjoycleethorpes.com

12 Sat Hull - Five of the Clipper fleet will leave Hull Marina at lunch time to transfer to the adjacent Albert Dock ready for Sunday’s race start.
10.15pm (approx) – Spectacular firework display at various points on the Hull and Humber waterfront and Holy Trinity Church in Hull’s historic Old Town.

The remaining yachts, with the exception of Hull & Humber, will transfer around midnight into Albert Dock.

13 Sun THE BIG DAY
10-11am Farewell to the Clipper Crews at the main stage at Humber Quays
11.15am Red Arrows commentary begins (display approx 11.30-11.45)
11.45am Albert Dock fleet slip lines and start lock-out into Humber
11.50pm (approx) Performance of the Band of the Royal Marines
12.00pm Hull & Humber slips berth to lock-out around 12.30pm
1.00pm Clipper fleet Parade of Sail along Humber waterfront between (approx)
Albert Dock and Victoria Dock village
1.30pm Fleet breaks in preparation for race start
1.50pm Countdown to race start – Cannon at -10mins, -4mins, -1 min
2.00pm Cannon fire marks race start – line off Humber Quays
3.30 – 4 pm (approx) Fleet passes Cleethorpes (Approx one mile offshore)

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