Welcome Aboard!Welcome to the Foyle Maritime Festival in association with the Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht Race!

As one of the designated ports for the Clipper Race, the city will be transformed into an international marina from 9th-17th July to host the 12 Clipper Race yachts and their crews.

All of this year’s seafaring action will be set to a spectacular backdrop of live music, street performances, fantastic food and a surprise or two…!

Keep an eye on our festival website (www.foylemaritime.com) for changes to event information, which is correct at the time of print and to keep up to date with our latest offers, news and information.

Thank You to our Funders & SponsorsA special thanks for all of our funders, sponsors and volunteers for their support for the Foyle Maritime Festival.

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The Clipper 15-16 Racearrives…...................................................................Thurs 7th ~ Mon 11th JulyQueen’s Quay...................................................................After travelling over 40,000 nautical miles around the world, the Clipper Race Yachts return to the City for the homecoming party of the year. Join us on Queen’s Quay as we give our own Team Derry-Londonderry-Doire and all of the Clipper Race teams the rousing welcome they deserve. Skippered by Daniel Smith, #TeamDLD have done the city and region proud in their record-breaking trip around the world, and included the five winners of our bursary places David Pollock, Conor Shortland, Jilly St. John, Shane Brunker and Danny Bryce.

As well as welcoming the fleet of the world’s longest ocean race, the festival will enable marine enthusiasts and visitors alike to enjoy a treasure trove of activities.

All of the seafaring action will be set to a buzzing backdrop of markets, the Legenderry Eye Big Wheel and the Let’s Get Curious Kids’ Zone.

NB. Arrival date and times are dependent on race and weather conditions.

Let’s Get Curious!Fri 8th ~ Wed 13th July • 12noon ~ 8pm daily

Families will get into the spirit of all things nautical in this creative zone where would-be captains, pirates and mermaids can design their own boats, make costumes for their crews and flags for their boats!

Get snapped in the nautical photo booth, paint pebbles and shells to make nautical hanging mobiles. Let’s not forget that all-important pirate map - help us find hidden treasure on Queen’s Quay.

Join #crewpurple#TeamDLD have worn their purple colours proudly on their round the world journey and we want them to experience our legenderry welcome as they arrive home. Join #crewpurple and transform the Quayside into a sea of purple clothes, wigs, beards, flags or come up with your own ideas! Post your #crewpurple pictures on social media to show your support.

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A LegenDerry FinaleClipper Race Prize-giving & CelebrationWed 13th July • 7pm • Guildhall Square Seo Linn will headline an evening of music and dance which the public are invited to come along and be part of to officially welcome the Clipper Round the World Race to the city and celebrate the achievements of the winning teams for Race 12 from New York to Derry entitled ‘The LegenDerry Finale’.

This will be the first time that the crew prize giving event for the Clipper Race has been public facing and it promises to be a momentous occasion. Fingers crossed our home team Derry-Londonderry-Doire are placed in the top three for their homecoming race but regardless of race position there’s no doubt they’ll receive the biggest cheer of the evening when they take to the stage!

Seo Linn burst onto the Irish music scene a few years ago with a powerful sound that encapsulates a traditional sense of Irishness through the medium of contemporary, high octane, rhythmic music in what we can only describe as a treat for your ears. 

With a YouTube following garnering 18 million views they are renowned for their unique take on Gaeilge versions of chart-topping hits. They are the official ambassadors of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2016, during which they proudly translated the massive global hit, Thinking Out Loud for none other than Ed Sheeran to record.

One special moment promises to be when Seo Linn play their version of Avicii’s ‘Wake me Up’ which went viral for them on YouTube and is coincidently the team song for our own Team Derry-Londonderry –Doire. Expect a highlight moment of the festival and keep your eyes peeled for some surprises, anything could happen!

Remember you can support our home team with our #crewpurple by joining the party dressed in our team colour purple!

This event is being delivered in partnership with Derry City & Strabane District Council’s European Youth Capital 2019 bid.

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Featuring LUXe, Kíla & Balkan Alien Sound Sat 16th July • 8pm ~ 11pmQueen’s Quay • river Foyle

This year’s spectacular Finale will follow the Voyage of Sunniva – a medieval Irish Queen who fled from an invading King with her people in small boats and without navigation to safety against all the odds. The ‘Night of the Two Moons’ brings together land, water, aerial performance, light, music and fireworks in a world class spectacle that will be talked about for years to come, just like Sunniva herself. In the evenings leading up to her departure, Sunniva and her exotic people will perform, in procession, through the festival as they prepare themselves for the journey ahead. See them, cheer them and wish them well...

Thursday Evening • McFarland Quay between 5pm ~ 8pmFriday Evening • Ebrington Square between 7pm ~ 10pm

Tune in Live at www.foylemaritime.com

NIGHT OF THE TWO MOONS

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Thurs 14th ~ Sun 17th July From 12noon dailyEbrington Plaza just across the Peace BridgeClipper race Kitchens will run over 4 days, showcasing the wealth of local food stuffs on offer in Northern Ireland. From dairy to seafood, bakery to game, this is local food at its best. Featuring our world famous Boulevard of Chefs who will be serving up a feast of the finest local produce and showcasing some signature dishes that really offer a unique culinary experience.

Find out what is on trend in the Theatre of Food with demos from some of Ireland’s top celebrity chefs, alongside some local culinary stars from local restaurants. Visit the Flavours of the Foyle Zone where you can try and buy the finest, freshest and most authentic seafood dishes.

Enjoy the Clipper race Food Pavilion showcasing 40 local artisan producers with anopportunity to take home some delicious locally crafted goods or the Clipper race Food Village offering the best of Street Food from across Northern Ireland. There will be plenty of activities guaranteed to entertain all the family from singing chefs, walkabout characters and a culinary themed kids arts & crafts workshop zone.

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Maritime MarketsSat 9th ~ Sun 17th July •12noon ~ 10pm dailySat 16th: 10am ~ 11pm Sun 17th: 10am ~ 6pm Queen’s Quay

Tantalize your taste buds with a mouth-watering array of food produce with the return of the Walled City Market and Continental Market to Queen’s Quay.

Sample authentic dishes from right here at home and across the globe as you dine al fresco and soak up the festival atmosphere.

Live at Foyle Maritime FestivalSat 9th ~ Sun 17th July •Daily from lunchtime to late evening

All good festivals have great music and with three performance stages throughout the week we’re guaranteed to have a constant soundtrack to get everyone in the mood for the Summer.

Sat 9th July ~ Wed 13th July • Guildhall Square Thurs 14th July ~ Sun 17th July • The Festival Village Fri 15th & Sat 16th July • Ebrington

A bar facility is available at each of the sites subject to licence.

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Music City 2016Mon 4th ~ Sun 11th July •

Music City 2016 will see the city become one giant performance space with hundreds of musical performances of all genres across the streets, squares, neighbourhoods, venues, churches, offices and workplaces involving local, national and international performers of all ages and backgrounds.

This year’s festival will feature a special homecoming gig from Mercury Music Prize nominee and Choice Music Prize winner Soak. Other headliners include rock sensations The Strypes, David Kitt, Girls Names, Overhead the Albatross and stars of ‘America’s Got Talent’, The Willis Clan.

As always, the festival will provide a platform for the wonderful musical talent of the city and region including Paddy Nash & The Happy Enchiladas, Britannia Band, Triggerman, Jessica Doherty and Touts. With the Music City Busking Competition opening up the streets as a stage, musicians can take their performances from their bedroom to the stage and be in with a chance of winning cash prizes of up to £1000.

For more info, check the festival website, www.musiccityderry.com

Music City is supported byDepartment of Culture Arts & Leisure, BBC Radio Ulster, Tourism Northern Ireland, Department of Foreign Affairs and Derry City & Strabane District Council.

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The Riptide Movementplus support from Paul CaseyFri 15th July • Tickets: £5 available from www.foylemaritime.com

The Riptide Movement are Ireland’s newest musical export, boasting the kind of rabble-rousing, blue collar, rock ‘n’ roll that should see them become Ireland’s answer to Augustines and Frank Turner.

Having blown the Irish music scene wide open in 2014 with their Number One, gold-selling album ‘Getting Through’, a string of Top 10 singles and various sold-out headline tours, the four-piece are now setting their sights on worldwide success.

Seo Linn Wed 13th July • 8pmGuildhall Stage

This energetic, fun young band have taken the Irish music scene by storm and are guaranteed to deliver one of the highlight gigs of the festival. Their powerful original songs and unique take on Gaeilge versions of chart-topping hits has afforded them a YouTube audience of 18 million views.

Stiofán, Keith, Daithí, Kev, Cathal and Conor all hail from various parts of Ireland. They have brought together their musical talents to create a distinctive style that meshes the old and the new. Their sound encapsulates a traditional sense of Irishness through the medium of contemporary, high octane, rhythmic music in what we can only describe as a treat for your ears. This is definitely a band that you need to see live to believe the incredible energy that they bring to the stage.

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Balkan Alien Sound Sat 16th JulyFestival Village

Balkan Alien Sound are a high octane, dance driven, folk fusion outfit that offer a mix of Irish, Klezmer, Gypsy and Balkan styles to create a distinctive and infectious music, setting them apart as world music trail blazers in Northern Ireland.

KílaSat 16th JulyFestival Village Kíla’s blend of Irish traditional music and world music with a modern rock sensibility was credited with breathing new life into contemporary Irish folk music.

The Booka Brass BandSat 16th JulyFestival Village

The Booka Brass Band have become something of an enigma. What started out as a group of young music students shyly addressing a bar full of revellers, has unforeseeably become an 8-piece band of professional entertainers and craftsmen, capable of

not just grabbing and holding the attention of thousands of fans in a festival tent or at any number of their sold out shows. Rarely anything but unorthodox.

Paul Casey Fri 15th July Ebrington

Irish songwriter, guitarist and singer Paul Casey is being talked of among Ireland’s new music followers as one to watch out for. He’s constantly in demand in his home country, performing for enthusiastic fans with a challenging near-daily schedule.

The hard work has paid off as his songwriting, guitar playing and distinctive voice are set to cause quite a stir on both sides of the Atlantic.

Four Men anda DogThurs 14th JulyFestival Village

Four Men & A Dog are true legends of Irish music. Their fiery sets are second to none. Each musician is recognised as one of the foremost on his instrument anywhere in traditional music - most notably fiddler Cathal Hayden and frontman Gino Lupari who is one of Irish music’s great characters - a true performer who engages and draws audiences into the show wherever the band play worldwide.

Lisa Hannigan Thurs 14th JulyFestival Village

Lisa Hannigan’s music has been compared to folk artists such as Nick Drake, but is not wary of delving straight into the eccentric impulses synonymous with musicians like Kate Bush. Her first solo album ‘Sea Sew’, debuted at No. 4 on the charts and garnered her nominations from the Meteor Music Award and Choice Music Prize.

More recently, her second album ‘Passenger’, was a critical and commercial feat for Hannigan, debuting at No.1 on the Irish Album Charts and No. 2 on the U.S. Top Heatseekers with tracks featuring in Hollywood blockbuster, ‘Gravity’.

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Maritime Mayhem the whole family can enjoy…Ahoy there mateys! A dedicated arts and crafts programme for the little ‘uns will be running daily during the festival.

Create a swashbuckling sword at pirate-themed workshops, enjoy some fishy business creating creatures from the deep or listen to magical stories of mermaids and the daring sea voyages. For older kids or those who are young at heart now’s the time to try your hand at some circus skills or simply enjoy the funfair attractions, tasty treats and general good old fashioned fun.

It is anticipated these activities will be busy so come early to avoid disappointment. Please see times and locations of activities below and check website for further updates and events.

It’s a Pirate Invasion!Sat 9th ~ Wed 13th July • 12noon ~ 8pm dailyGuildhall Square

Pirate School is open for all would-be rascals prepared to face the motley crew of Nasty Captain Nick. Come dressed in your finest attire, be it pirate or mermaid and show those scallywags how it’s really done!

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We’re Having a Wheel of a Time!Sat 9th - Sun 17th July12noon ~ 8pm dailyThroughout Festival Zones

This centrepiece of our festival funfair can be seen from all points along the river affording visitors a bird’s eye view of the festival setting without having to climb the tallest mast on the quayside. There’s a range of exciting rides and attractions across all the festival zones with some new attractions this year including Lock ‘n’ Load Mobile Nerf Wars & Laser Tag (Ebrington) and Water Boats for tiny tots (Guildhall Square & Ebrington) that guarantee a thrilling visit for families of all ages.

Kid’s Corner Thurs 14th - Sun 17th July12noon ~ 6pm dailyEbrington Square

There will be plenty of activities guaranteed to entertain all the family from singing chefs, walkabout characters, face painting and a culinary themed kid’s arts and crafts zone.

Little Sailors Thurs 14th - Sun 17th July12noon ~ 8pm dailyMcFarland Quay

Our programme of crafty activities will ensure your little sailors are sorted with a fab day at the festival.

Explore Our Heritage & Environment Thurs 14th & Fri 15th: 12noon - 8pmSat 16th: 10am - 8pmSun 17th: 10am ~ 6pmBeside Tall ShipMcFarland Quay

Explore what lives below the surface of the River Foyle with the Lough’s Agency Discovery Tank. Find out about marine engineering at the ‘DuPont Float Your Boat’ display and visit our interactive exhibition to find out more about our amazing maritime heritage.

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Foyle Maritime Lecture Series Weekly from 15th June ~ 6th July from 7.30pmTower MuseumAdmission FrEE. To book email tower.reception@derrystrabane.com

What Could Have Been? An Irish Holland ~ Joining Lough Foyle & Lough Swilly Wed 15th June • 7.30pm

A talk presented by Dr Liam Campbell about the changing maritime landscape of Derry & the North West, that brings to life the past and future of the Foyle.

“The Maiden City & the Western Ocean… We sailed away from Derry ‘Kay’!” Wed 22nd June • 7.30pm

Ken McCormack traces the city’s maritime origins from the earliest of times to present day in terms of the vessels and voyages.

Where Have They Gone? The Salmon & Oak of the Foyle River Valley - Laboratory for Change & Empire Wed 29th June • 7.30pm

Dr Liam Campbell looks at the maritime landscape of Derry & the North West, using the Foyle Landscape as a natural resource.

The “Down to the Sea in Ships… Magnifi cent yarns never told!” Wed 6th July • 7.30pm

A talk presented by Ken McCormack that takes a fascinating look at some of the great characters and happenings over the centuries of Derry ‘Kay’ as famed in legend and song – stories of triumph, romance and tragedy.

Whether you are interested in sailing, kayaking, canoeing or just taking a trip on one of our visiting boats, we have the activity for you at this year’s Foyle Maritime Festival!

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Dragon Boat Racing Sun 10th July •12noonriver Foyle

TinyLife will be bringing the Chinese Dragon Boats to the City on Sunday 10th July 2016. We are looking for companies and individuals to enter teams for this exciting event. Teams of 15 - 20 people will race against each other in a bid to become Dragon Boat Champions.

Registration £15pp & raise a minimum donation of £35pp. To enter a team contact: Brian@tinylife.org.uk or Tel: 07802 655 621

Clipper 70 Experience Wed 13th, Thurs 14th & Fri 15th July •Foyle Marina

Session 1: 10.30 ~ 11.30amSession 2: 11.45am ~ 12.45pmSession 3: 3.15 ~ 4.15pmSession 4: 3.30 ~ 4.30pm

We’re very excited to announce that a limited number of short motor tours on Lough Foyle will be available to the public on one of this year’s Clipper 2015-16 Race yachts! Hear about life on board these beautiful boats first hand from the skippers and crew who’ve circumnavigated the globe on them for the past eleven months.

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Lough Foyle on one of the twelve uniquely designed 70ft yachts that make up the world’s largest matched fleet of ocean racing yachts. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for sailing and maritime enthusiasts alike. Admission is FrEE but pre-booking is essential. Visit www.foylemaritime.com to book your place.

*Please note that tours are strictly limited to those aged over 18 years of age. In order to accommodate public interest in this event each ticket registration will be limited to a maximum of 4 tickets only. Please note that there is a restriction of one registration per person/organisation.

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Clipper 2015-16 Race Fleet: Open Boat Tours* Foyle Marina • Admission Free

Wed 13th July • 11am ~ 5pmThurs 14th July • 11am ~ 7pmFri 15th July • 11am ~ 7pm

Members of the public are invited to come and discover what life as an ocean racer is like on board the impressive Clipper 70 yachts during the festival. Receive a personal yacht tour from crew members who have competed in this unique race.

*Please wear sensible footwear for boat tours ~

no high heels.

The Phoenix ~ Tall Ship Thurs 14th July • 12noon ~ 5pmFri 15th July • 12noon ~ 8pmSat 16th & Sun 17th July • 10am ~ 5pmMcFarland Quay

Star of countless TV and movie productions, most recently ‘In the Heart of the Sea’, ‘Poldark’ and ‘Outlander’, the Phoenix was built in 1929 and is powered by a 235hp diesel engine. Don’t miss this opportunity for a guided tour.

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Clipper Race Yachts Parade of Sail Sun 17th July •from 1pmriver Foyle

The festival will bid an emotional farewell to the Clipper Race yachts as they depart for their next official race start at Greencastle, Co Donegal. Join #TeamDLD and our visiting crews for one last time as they complete the final stage of their epic journey around the world.

Canoe River Tours Wed 13th July • 6pmLoughs Agency

Experience the city from a completely different perspective as you paddle your way downstream from Prehen to Culmore Point. On your journey you will travel underneath all 3 of the city’s bridges and observe our rich maritime heritage, experiencing the wonderful wildlife that the river supports.

*All safety equipment will be provided. Wet suits are not required. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather. Limited spaces so book early so as to avoid

disappointment.

Admission FrEE. To book emailfootstepsnorthernireland@gmail.com

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Live Water Displays Fri 15th ~ Sun 17th JulyQueen’s Quay

Look out for a high octane display of water acrobatics on the Foyle from some of the top water sports experts in the world. Make sure to get there early for these ‘not to be missed’ performances.

Wake Boarding Display ShowsFri 15th ~ Sat 16th July: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm & Sun 17th July: 3:30pm & 5:30pm

Fly Boarding Display ShowsFriday 15th July: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm & 10pmSat 16th July: 2pm, 4pm & 6pmSun 17th July: 2:30pm & 4:30pm

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Foyle ConnectSat 9th July • 8am - 5pm • Castlederg to Derry

Riverwatch Aquarium & Riverside WalkSat 9th - Sat 16th July • 10am - 4pm • riverwatch, Prehen

Go Fly Your KiteSat 9th July • 1pm - 2pm • Guildhall Square

Great Foyle River RaceSat 9th July • 12noon - 2.30pm • river Foyle

Cruiser RaceSat 9th July • 2pm - 4pm • Moville Bay

Dragonboat RacingSun 10th July • All Day • Queen’s Quay

Cruising In Company - Greencastle to Foyle MarinaSun 10th July • 11am - 4pm • Queen’s Quay

Currach RowingSun 10th July • 1.30pm - 4pm • Foyle Marina

Rowing Race - NoviceSat 9th July • 2.30pm • Queen’s Quay

Rowing RaceSat 9th July • 2.15pm • Queen’s Quay

River SafariMon 11th July - Fri 15th July • 9.30am - 5.30pm • Loughs Agency Junior Fishing CompetitionMon 11th July • 10.30am - 2.30pm • Creggan Country Park

Derry’s Total WipeoutTues 12th July • All Day • Creggan Country Park

Canoe River TourWed 13th July • 6pm • Loughs Agency

Try Sailing with Inish AdventuresThurs 14th - Sun 17th July • 11am - 8.30pm • Queen’s Quay

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Take a Hike!Thurs 14th - Sat 16th July • 12noon - 4pm • Queen’s Quay

Try Sailing with Foyle SailabilityThurs 14th - Sat 16th July • 12noon - 4pm • Queen’s Quay

Model Yacht Racing Display Thurs 14th - Sat 16th July • 1pm - 4pm • Queen’s Quay

Wildlife Fun DayThurs 14th & Fri 15th July • 1pm - 3pm • Creggan Country Park

Try Fishing & Fly TyingThurs 14th & Fri 15th July • 10am - 4pm • Loughs Agency

Marine Discovery TankThurs 14th - Sun 17th July • 12noon - 6pm • Queen’s Quay

Try Canoeing with Foyle PaddlersThurs 14th - Sun 17th July • 12noon - 10pm • Queen’s Quay

Raft RaceFri 15th July • 1pm - 3pm • Creggan Country Park

Punt RaceFri 15th July • 6.30pm - 10pm • Culmore Point

Twilight Paddle (1st Leg)Thurs 14th & Fri 15th July • 7pm - 9pm • Prehen Boat House

Twilight Paddle (2nd Leg)Thurs 14th & Fri 15th July • 10pm - 12 midnight • Queen’s Quay

Moville Lighthouse Swim

Sat 16th July• 9am • Moville Pier

1 Day Sail on the Spirit of the Oysterhaven(15 - 17 year olds)

Sat 16th July • 10am - 6pm • Queen’s Quay

Currach RowingSat 16th July • 10am • Foyle Marina

Fishing Competition (Adults)Sun 17th July • 10am - 3pm • Creggan Country Park

The Big Legenderry Swim

Sun 17th July • 11am • Creggan Country Park

5 Day Sail on the Spirit of the Oysterhaven(15 - 17 year olds)

Sun 17th July • 2pm • Queen’s Quay

Please note: some events may not be available on 12th July.For full details and to book, see foylemaritime.com.

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Whether you’re planning to stay on land or water we’ve got accommodation offers to really float your boat. With luxurious suites from just £70pps economical rooms from just £34.50pps, there’s plenty to suit you and your budget, whatever the size. View our festival special offers online.

Or if you’re planning to make your boat your home for the week we’ve got special berthing rates from just £10 per night.

Register for updates on the festival by visiting www.foylemaritime.com

Book a berth now!Contact the Londonderry Port Tel: +44 (0) 28 71 860 555www.londonderryport.comBook your accommodation Tel: +44 (0) 28 71 263 511.

Driving to the Event If you are driving to the event, or are being dropped off, then you are asked to note the following information:

In addition to the city centre car parks, a Park & Stride/Drop Off area will be available at the Fort George site, accessed off Pennyburn Roundabout. There is also a Park & Stride operating at Ebrington, assessed off the Limavady road.

For safety reasons, it will be necessary to introduce traffic management and parking restrictions at various times during the event. For more detail visit the festival website or tune into BBC Radio Foyle and Q102.9 fm for latest updates.

Drivers are reminded that normal on street parking restrictions will be in place and that they should avoid parking anywhere where they may be blocking entrances to residences or businesses or were they may be obstructing emergency access.

First Aid St. John’s Ambulance will be in attendance to provide first aid cover during the event and there will be sign posted first aid points throughout the festival site.

Information & Welfare Welfare facilities on site will include Info points and ticketing points and toilets. There will also be a Mother and Baby / Quiet area located at the back of the Festival Village beside the Council Offices. All facilities will be sign posted and stewards/ event staff will be able to provide direction.

Accessibility We will have various facilities in place to assist disabled people. These will include; wheelchair accessible toilets; accessible viewing areas and a designated drop off point. Dedicated staff will be on duty at all disabled access facilities on the day.

Blue Badge holders should use available public, accessible car parking spaces.

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Thurs 14th ~ Sun 17th JulyQueen’s Quay12noon ~ 10pm dailyCloses at 6pm on Sun 17th July

The Festival Village will see Queens Quay transformed into a seaside promenade centred around an eye-catching Big Top circus style marquee. Enjoy daily performances of live music and entertainment from local music maestros who will entertain festival goers on the Festival Village stage. For full listings of music times see website: www.foylemaritime.com.

The Festival Village will also be the hub of all the on the water activities, from Keel Boat Taster Sessions to Model Boat racing. The event organisers have thought of absolutely everything nautical and nice. Try your hand at our Hook the Duck and enjoy our maritime themed animation.There is a mother and baby area among the family-friendly facilities.

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Guided Bus Tour Sun 10th July • 2.30pmLeaving from GuildhallAdmission FrEE

Dr Liam Campbell will take you on a riveting journey that will include the Gaelic and Plantation site of Dunnalong; one of the great viewing points of Ireland, Iskaheen View; Ebrington; Culmore Point and Grianan Fort in Co. Donegal. Booking is essential due to limited space.

Walking Tour‘Footsteps Through Derry’ – A PerformanceBased Historical Walking Tour Sat 9th July • 2.30pmLeaving from GuildhallAdmission FrEE

This is no ordinary walking tour through Derry’s maritime past. You will be guided by an American GI from the year 1942, meeting a number of characters on your journey.

To book Bus & Walking Tours contact:robert Forshaw, FootstepsTel: 07901 688 979Email: footstepsnorthernireland@gmail.com

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wed 15th june 7.30pm tower museum an irish Holland? what could Have Been

wed 22nd june 7.30pm tower museum the maiden city & western ocean

wed 29th june 7.30pm tower museum the salmon & oak of the river foyle

wed 6th july 7.30pm tower museum down to the sea in ships

wed 6th & thurs 7th july 11am - 3pm foyle marina Kayaking & sailing taster sessions

thurs 7th - mon 11th july tBc foyle marina clipper race arrivals

thurs 7th - mon 11th july various millennium forum interact youth festival

fri 8th - wed 13th july 12noon - 8pm Queen’s Quay let's get curious Kids Zone

mon 4th - sun 11th july various citywide music city

sat 9th july 8am - 5pm castlederg to derry foyle connect

sat 9th - sun 17th july 12noon - 10pm Queen’s Quay maritime markets

sat 9th - sat 16th july 10am - 4pm riverwatch, Prehen riverwatch aquarium & walk

sat 9th - sun 17th july 10am - 10pm mcfarland Quay the legenderry eye

sat 9th july 10.30am creggan country Park roll with it

sat 9th july 12noon - 4pm guildhall square go fly your Kite

sat 9th july 1pm - 2pm river foyle great foyle river race

sat 9th - wed 13th july 12noon - 6pm guildhall square Pirate invasion!

sat 9th july 2pm - 4pm moville Bay cruiser race

sat 9th july 2.30pm - 4pm guildhall derry Historical walking tour

thurs 14th - sun 17th july various ebrington sq./Queen’s Quay live at foyle maritime festival

sun 10th july all day Queen’s Quay dragonboat racing

sun 10th july 11am - 4pm Queen’s Quay cruising in company

sun 10th july 2.15pm Queen’s Quay rowing race

sun 10th july 10am - 4pm foyle marina currach rowing

sun 10th july 2.30pm Queen’s Quay rowing race - novice

sun 10th july 2.30pm - 4.30pm guildhall guided Bus tour

mon 11th - fri 15th july 9.30am - 5.30pm Queen’s Quay river safari - no safari on 12th july

mon 11th july 10.30am - 2.30pm creggan country Park junior fishing competition

tues 12th july all day creggan country Park derry's total wipeout

wed 13th - fri 15th july all day Queen’s Quay clipper Boat tours

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wed 13th - fri 15th july various Queen’s Quay clipper 70 experience

wed 13th july 6pm loughs agency canoe river tour

wed 13th july 7pm guildhall square clipper race Prizegiving/celebration

thurs 14th july 1pm - 3pm creggan country Park wildlife fun day

thurs 14th - sun 17th july from 12noon daily ebrington square festival food Zone

thurs 14th - sun 17th july 12noon - 10pm Queen’s Quay festival village - closes 6pm sun

thurs 14th - sun 17th july 11am - 8.30pm Queen’s Quay try sailing with inish adventures

thurs 14th - sun 17th july 12noon - 8pm mcfarland Quay anchors away! arts & crafts

thurs 14th - sun 17th july 12noon - 8pm Queen’s Quay explore more! our marine Habitat

thurs 14th - sat 16th july 12noon - 4pm Queen’s Quay take a Hike!

thurs 14th - sun 17th julythurs: 12 - 5pmfri: 12 - 8pmsat/sun: 10am - 5pm

mcfarland Quay the Phoenix tall ship

thurs 14th - sat 16th july 12noon - 4pm Queen’s Quay try sailing with foyle sailability

thurs 14th - sat 16th july 1pm - 4pm Queen’s Quay model yacht racing display

thurs 14th & fri 15th july 10am - 4pm loughs agency try fishing & fly tying

fri 15th - sun 17th july various Queen’s Quay live water displays

thurs 14th - sun 17th july 12noon - 6pm Queen’s Quay marine discovery tank

thurs 14th - sun 17th july 12noon - 10pm Queen’s Quay try canoeing with foyle Paddlers

fri 15th july 1pm - 3pm creggan country Park raft race

fri 15th july 6.30pm - 10pm culmore Point Punt race

thurs 14th july 7pm - 9pm Prehen Boat House twilight Paddle (1st leg)

thurs 14th july 10pm -12midnight Queen’s Quay twilight Paddle (2nd leg)

fri 15th july 7pm - 9pm Prehen Boat House twilight Paddle (1st leg)

fri 15th july 10pm -12midnight Queen’s Quay twilight Paddle (2nd leg)

thurs 14th - sat 16th july 1pm - 7pm mcfarland Quay sunniva arts & crafts

thurs 14th july 5pm - 8pm mcfarland Quay sunniva Procession

sat 16th july 9am moville Pier moville lighthouse swim

sat 16th july 10am - 6pm Queen’s Quay 1 day sail on spirit of the oysterhaven (15-17 year olds)

sat 16th july 1.30pm - 4pm foyle marina currach rowing

sat 16th july 8pm - 11pm Queen’s Quay & river foyle finale: the voyage of sunniva

sun 17th july 10am - 3pm creggan country Park fishing competition (adults)

sun 17th july 11am creggan country Park the Big legenderry swim

sun 17th july from 1pm river foyle clipper Parade of sail

sun 17th july 2pm Queen’s Quay 5 day sail on spirit of the oysterhaven (15-17 year olds)

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Team HostsThank you to all of our Team Hosts for this year’s festival, who will host each of the visiting Clipper Race crews whilst they are in the city.

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Du Pont ‘Float Your Boat’DuPont is the title sponsor of the Foyle Maritime Festival 2016 and, in association with Footsteps Theatre Company, they have launched an outreach programme entitled, ‘DuPont Float Your Boat’ which is aimed at Key Stage 2 students across Northern Ireland.

As well as being one of Derry~Londonderry’s most significant employers, DuPont is also a huge advocate of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) subjects in schools and the company has, for many years, rewarded some of the county’s brightest young minds via STEM-inspired secondary school initiatives.

Paul Kirkpatrick, Organisation Manager, DuPont, said: “We’re so pleased to be working with the Derry City & Strabane District Councils to deliver a fun, engaging and free education programme to primary school children from across Derry~Londonderry. As a company, we regularly reach out to schools, offering prizes for STEM related tasks as well as

creating our own competitions, so we are constantly engaging with young minds and hopefully inspiring them to take more of an interest in engineering.”

DuPont make Kevlar® which is extraordinarily strong, lightweight and on an equal-weight basis, five times stronger than steel. It is best known for its use in protective garments but it can also be found in ships’ hulls, skateboards and tyres.

Paul continued: “There is a skills shortage in the engineering sector in the region so we are committed to educating young people about the many benefits a job in this sector can bring including great rewards and a set of skills that will always be in demand.”

For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit dupont.com.

Pupils from the Good Shepherd Primary School join (l to r) Robert Forshaw of Footsteps, Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council, Elisha McCallion, Paul Kirkpatrick from DuPont and Margaret Edwards from Derry City & Strabane District Council.

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Contact UsFor further information contact Derry City & Strabane District Council Tel: (028) 71 253 253 or from the Republic of Ireland Tel: (048) 71 253 253Media Enquiries Tel: (028) 71 376 504 • Accommodation Tel: (028) 71 267 284

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