Hull, UK (Race Finish)
A spectacular welcome greeted the crew of Cape Breton Island – Nova Scotia’s Masterpiece as they arrived back in Hull at the end of the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race, finishing in third place overall.
Tens of thousands of people lined the banks of the Humber and the quayside of Hull Marina to welcome home the crews after a gruelling ten-month challenge that has seen them take on the world’s largest and most formidable oceans, endured violent storms and frustrating calms, extreme heat and bone-numbing cold, unstintingly come to the aid of their fellow competitors in times of need and, all the while, raced ferociously to win.
John Lynn, CEO of Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation sent a message of congratulations to the team, saying “On behalf of the Federal Government of Canada, and the people of Cape Breton Island, I wholeheartedly congratulate skipper Jan Ridd and the crew of Cape Breton Island – Nova Scotia’s Masterpiece.”
“You have provided us with moments of elation and excitement over the course of the past ten months and your skill and efforts have made your home island proud! Thank you all and congratulations on a job well done!”
Clipper 09-10 champions, Spirit of Australia, finished just minutes ahead of Cape Breton Island. Second place went to Team Finland who claimed the podium only 1.3 points ahead of CAPE BRETON ISLAND.
Building on a strong relationship developed with race sponsors of the home town yacht, the Hull & Humber, ECBC co-hosted the finale dinner with Yorkshire Forward on July 17.
Approximately 150 people gathered in the Guild Hall for a 5 course meal featuring Atlantic Canada lobster. 09-10 Race sponsors, potential sponsors for the 11-12 race, key dignitaries and business representatives attended this celebratory race end dinner.
In the days leading up to the race finish, and following its completion, trade mission participants held key one on one meetings, and also attended the Grimsby Seafood Conference
At a dinner in Northeast Linconshire post race, the leader of the local council offered to establish a “friendship agreement” with Cape Breton Island to further build upon the connections and opportunities identified between our two regions, and this document is being developed now.
And, across the miles, David Sevigny, the Canadian High Commissioner to Singapore, sent his congratulations to Cape Breton Island on the successful conclusion of the race and our third place finish overall, indicating “well done indeed!”
FINAL POSITIONS
The final result of the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race is:
| 1 |
Spirit of Australia |
128 points |
| 2 |
Team Finland |
105.3 points |
| 3 |
Cape Breton Island |
104 points |
| 4 |
Hull & Humber |
98 points |
| 5 |
Jamaica Lightning Bolt |
98 points |
| 6 |
Uniquely Singapore |
76 points |
| 7 |
Qingdao |
74 points |
| 8 |
Cork |
56.8 points |
| 9 |
Edinburgh Inspiring Capital |
53 points |
| 10 |
California |
42 points |
The seafood delegation consisted of:
Clearwater Seafoods Ltd. Partnership
Ocean Choice International
3T’s Ltd.
Gidney Fisheries Ltd.
The renewable energy contingent consisted of:
BioEnergy Inc.
Cape Breton University Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment
The delegation was led by Lauri Taylor, Darlene Sponagle and Gerard Shaw of ECBC and also included Michael Young – World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada, Janice Ruddock from Taste of Nova Scotia and Chef Jacqui Grobler of the Keltic Lodge.