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Derry to host round the world yacht race

Derry will host a round the world yacht race, it was announced today.

Derry to host round the world yacht race

Tue, 17 Aug, 2010 - 12:05

Derry will host a round the world yacht race, it was announced today.

The UK City of Culture for 2013 will receive the 10-strong fleet in July 2012 with a festival at the end of the final transatlantic stage.

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