Artemis Transat

The Artemis Transat race fleet of 13 IMOCA Open 60 boats and 11 Class40 boats have arrived at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth and so have the crowds - an estimated 25,000 of them over the opening weekend. Plenty of attractions bring thousands of visitors to the Race Village and the Ocean Racing ! Exhibition that forms part of the education programme. The inaugural B arbican Jazz & Blues Festival sits at the heart of the cultural programme with top-line acts performing throughout the start week. ECOVER 3 skipper, Mike Golding, will officially start the 13th edition of the race from onboard the Royal Navy's HMS Argyll on Sunday 11th May at 1400 BST.