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Clipper Round the World Race - Latest ETA's for Port Antonio arrival

'Port Antonio, Jamaica' Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet will arrive in Port Antonio’s Errol Flynn Marina in Jamaica from tomorrow afternoon, Saturday 17 May, as Race 12: The Spirit of Jamaica Chase enters the final 200 miles of its tightly fought dash.

The Race 12 finish line is the Folly Point Lighthouse, just off the tip of the Folly Peninsula in Port Antonio, on the north east of Jamaica’s coastline.

Teams will arrive into the Errol Flynn Marina approximately 45 minutes after crossing the finish line, passing the scenic white sands which surround the marina (see photo) before receiving a very Caribbean welcome reception from local Jamaican drummers and dancers.

The latest ETAs for the Clipper Race fleet are detailed as follows (times are local time in Jamaica, -6 UTC/-7 BST).

Saturday 17 May

Henri Lloyd 1600 – 1900
Old Pulteney 1600 – 1900
OneDLL 1700 – 2000
Derry~Londonderry~Doire 1700 – 2000
Team Garmin 1800 – 2100
GREAT Britain 1800 – 2100
PSP Logistics 1900 – 2200
Invest Africa 1900 – 2200
Qingdao 1900 – 2200
Switzerland 1900 – 2200
Mission Performance 2300 – 0300

Sunday 18 May

Jamaica Get All Right 0300 – 0700

Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest weather and the average speeds of the fleet. Weather conditions may cause these times to change so check back here and follow our Twitter and Facebook feed for up the most up to date arrival times.

During the Clipper Race’s stay at the Errol Flynn Marina, Port Antonio, there will be several opportunities for public to get on board and explore the Clipper 70 yachts during Open Boat tours. These tours are free of charge and will take place daily on May 20, 21 and 22 from 10.00 – 18.00.

A schedule of Jamaican themed evening entertainment and excursions, free or discounted for Clipper Race crew, friends and family has been arranged by the Jamaica Tourist Board. More details are available at Errol Flynn Marina.

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