Around 25 of the best solo sailors in the world will be welcomed as they sail into Plymouth this April, as they prepare to take on one of sport’s greatest sailing events.

The Transat bakerly is the oldest and first solo Transatlantic race, first launched in 1960 following the 3,000 mile Plymouth to New York route. One of the most important and historic events in the professional offshore racing calendar, The Transat bakerly celebrates its 14th edition by returning to its origins.

Visitors are invited to welcome the sailors into Plymouth as they are set to arrive between 9am and 11am on Sunday, April 24.

The world-class fleet will dock their boats at Plymouth Yacht Haven and Sutton Harbour Marina until the start of the race, from Plymouth to New York, on Monday, May 2 at approximately 2.30pm.

During the first May Bank Holiday weekend residents and visitors and will be able to enjoy a feast of entertainment including a race village, a new Ocean City Blues’n’Jazz Festival, air and firework displays as well as street entertainment.

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