Clipper Round The World Yacht Race - Jersey Stopover And Race End, September 2003

 

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The Island of Jersey plays host to the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race from Friday 19 September until Tuesday 23 September 2003. On this page, we will bring you information on the organised events, special deals on travel and accommodation, and ideas of what to see and do during your stay.

Final Farewell Drinks for Jersey Crew and friends and families in Liverpool Sunday 28th September 12.00 noon
There is a wonderful old pub in the middle of Liverpool opposite the Philharmonic Theatre called 'the Philharmonic' It is art deco and has a private area of the bar that we can go into. (the men's urinals are a quite superb example of art deco and world famous. Even ladies go in for a peek at them!!) Very central and easy to find, and great atmosphere. For those who want to eat, we can then go on to the Everyman Bistro just along the road, which is excellent food and very reasonable. No bookings necessary, for either venue.
Race end information and Liverpool party
On the morning of Saturday 27^th September when the boats arrive we have a private area set aside in the Pan American Club at the Albert Dock where friends and family of arriving crew members can get. It will be open from 8.30am and to access the private area please just mention my name (Carol Blyth) if asked.

If you would like to be out on the water to see the finish, the Mersey ferry company are organising special trips - please contact them direct on www.merseyferries.co.uk or 0151 330 1444.

In the evening there will be a crew party at St George's Hall which is in the centre of Liverpool starting at 6.30pm. Each crew member has been allocated one ticket for this party plus an additional 2 guest tickets (these cost £15 each). Payment for these tickets is to be sent to the Clipper Office (payable to Clipper Ventures Plc) by Friday 5^th September, in an envelope marked 'Crew Party' and please specify which crew member you are a guest of.

We are aware that this allocation may mean some people will be disappointed but unfortunately due to a constraint on numbers we are unable to allocate more than 2 guest tickets per crew member. However we will be operating a waiting list and will be allocating any extra tickets after Friday 5^th September. If you would like to apply for extra tickets then please send a separate cheque to the Clipper office (to be cashed only if tickets are allocated). These tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis, but please be aware that it is unlikely we will be able to issue more than 2 extra tickets to each crew member in order to ensure an even distribution.

We all look forward to seeing you there

Kind Regards

The Race Team
Jersey Party Tickets...... (Sunday 31 August)
Payment is required in advance for all tickets because of commitments to the caterers.
Credit card payment is available for those travelling from overseas. Please contact party@jerseyclipper.com to make this request.
Some people have expressed concern that they haven't heard back from their enquiry. Every email that has been received has been replied to and all (eventually, as a few kept bouncing back) have gone through successfully.
Jersey Clipper Crew Party....... (Thursday 28 August)
The Jersey Clipper Crew Party party will commence at 6.30pm at the Albert Pier Terminal in St Helier. If you haven't already made your reservation, a printable reservation form is now available.
End-of-race Events....... (Thursday 28 August)
It has been decided to cancel the lunch in Liverpool on 28th September as take up is low. We will be finding a venue for a drink (if anyone really needs one after the evening of the 27th!) so that final farewells can take place on the 28th - details of this will be posted on the website nearer the time.
Get your Passport to the Party with a Difference......... (Wednesday 23 July)
Jersey invites the Clipper 2002 round-the-world crews to join them on a mystery tour that will take them to the one destination that they thought they would never get to!
Your fellow crew members, friends and family can also experience this unique adventure, when Jersey hospitality will be combined with a very special theme to create a party to remember on Sunday 21^st September.
All crew members on board the Clipper fleet will receive their passport to the party with a difference on arrival at St Helier. All friends, family, shareholders and past crew members need to register at party@jerseyclipper.com. Tickets are �10 per head which will include entry, two free drinks and food!
That's as much information as you get - the rest is a secret for now! The only clue is in the passport so be sure to book early!
Jersey stopover dates changed! (Tuesday 8 July)
Following talks between the Jersey Clipper Committee and Clipper Ventures it has been agreed that the start of the final race - from Jersey to Liverpool - will now take place on the evening of Tuesday 23 September, probably between 1800 and 1830. This will enable the re-start to coincide with high water, so allowing the Clipper fleet to parade close to shore. The timing will also enable spectators to come and view the re-start after work, and for boat-owners to get their boats out of the marinas to watch the start. Discussions have also begun with Channel Television to see if we can get live coverage of the start.
See the race start from the deck of a chartered 60 foot Sunseeker superyacht!
Click here for details of how to end your visit to Jersey on a high!
Package deals for UK visitors
If you have a loved one onboard one of the yachts, then being in Jersey to be with them for the stopover is a real must. Jersey is so easy to get to from the UK and is a beautiful and relaxing place to visit for a short break. We are planning an amazing party for the crews (watch this space for details) and it will be great fun to get involved in all the atmosphere of the race. We have been able to put together some super flight and accommodation packages for families and friends (please click here for details). And leg 1-5 leggers - make sure you're there too! You won't want to miss out on watching your crewmates arrive into Jersey and then join them in the bar for beers! And of course there's the famous party...!
Crew accommodation
We have arranged a special deal with the Pomme D'Or hotel for leg 6 crewmembers. The Pomme D'Or is a comfortable three star hotel and is the nearest to where the Clipper fleet will be berthed - just 5 minutes walk. It is also very conveniently located 2 minutes walk from St. Helier's main shopping precinct and 2 minutes walk (longer if you stagger?!) from the famous Chambers, All Sport, Babylon, Buddhabar, and Les Folies D'Amour nightclub. The hotel has two restaurants, a cafe and its own bar which will stay open late for residents. The Pomme is famous for its amazing buffet breakfasts! Residents also have free entry to the Merton Aquadome which is a short taxi ride away.
We have lined up a great deal, which is �45 per person per night B&B based on two sharing a twin or double room. There is a �20 per night supplement for those who aren't sharing. To book, email the hotel quoting the special promotion code AR987. You will need to make a �50 deposit, with the balance payable by 19 August. Just decide how many nights you want to stay - ETA in Jersey is Friday 19th, ETD Tuesday 23 at 1800. Whether to book up on the Friday night is up to you, getting there on time depends on how fast you sail!

...or try the Jersey Tourism website at www2.jersey.com. There are facilities for booking online - and it covers all types of accommodation.
Thinking of sailing over on your own boat?
There will be a number of people sailing to Jersey on their own boats for the stopover and Jersey Harbours have very kindly offered us a special rate to stay in St. Helier marina. There is also the option of berthing alongside "Number 5 pontoon" which is where the Clipper yachts will be (subject to available space). If you are interested in taking up this offer, please email us for details.
Need information or advice about the stopover?
Feel free to contact us by email at stopover@jerseyclipper.com if you have any questions regarding the stopover. We will be glad to help!