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We are inviting all boat owners and skippers to join in with the official homecoming parade, taking place in front of thousands of show goers and other spectators, as well as the local and national press. Offering some of the best vantage points to view Maiden’s arrival, boats in the harbour are in prime position to soak up the exciting atmosphere.
Boat owners and skippers are invited to participate by joining the flotilla alongside Maiden for the Parade of Sail as she makes her way from Cowes to Ocean Village. The welcome home parade aims to recreate the triumphant scene of Maiden's legendary homecoming to Ocean Village Marina in 1990, skippered by iconic sailor Tracy Edwards MBE alongside the first ever all-female crew after their ground-breaking finish in the Whitbread Round the World Race, changing the face of sailing for women around the world and inspiring them to follow their dreams.
Leading provider of smart logistics solutions, DP World is the Return Partner and title sponsor of The Maiden Factor, championing Maiden and her crew throughout their epic world tour and race. The monies raised through The Maiden Factor Foundation charity have benefited charities around the world, helping to inspire and empower girls through education, which neatly ties in with DP World’s ‘Our World, Our Future’ sustainability strategy, focussing on three legacy areas: Women, Education and Water.
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