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The boardroom battle surrounding the takeover of Liverpool FC is not the only battle that faces fans of the English Premier League football club, writes Jehan Ashmore.
On the 16 October, Liverpool FC will meet Everton FC in a Battle of the Mersey, with fans invited to participate in a ferry boat race that kicks off over the Derby Weekend in aid of charity.

Supporters of each team will board the famous 'Ferry cross the Mersey' on a combined cruise and race event of approximately 1.5 hours. The ferries will be adorned in the Royal Blue of Everton
and Red of Liverpool and 'skippered' by two icons of Merseyside football. Liverpool's stricker Ian St John will join fans onboard Royal Iris of the Mersey while onboard Snowdrop, Everton supporters will be accompanied by former midfielder Ian Snodin.

The 'football-ferries' will race on a predetermined course, followed by a victory lap and then disembark supporters at the ferry terminals: Seacombe, Woodside and Liverpool Pier Head. The charity ferry race event is in association with Merseysidetravel, Soccerbus and Radio City.

For further information on sailing times, ticket sales and booking enquiries contact Mersey Ferries, Tel: 00 44 (0)151 330 1444 (Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm) and www.merseyferries.co.uk

 

Published in Boating Fixtures

Crosshaven Boat Yard is the Irish distributor for Dufour Yachts of France. Crosshaven Boatyard offers a complete range of top quality Cruising and Racing yachts from 32 feet to 52 feet.

Crosshaven Boat Yard was established over 60 years ago and has been a family-based operation since its early days.

The Yard originally specialised in building commercial fishing boats and small pleasure craft, both sail and power and is famous for its involvement in the construction of a number of significant yachts such as Gypsy Moth V, Saint Brendan, Longbow II and a series of Moondusters were completed up to the early ’80s.

Crosshaven Boat Yard installed the first commercial marina, with a Marine Travel hoist, in Ireland in 1979. This era saw a major change of emphasis in the business and since then we have concentrated on all aspects of the repair, care and maintenance.

The Cork Harbour company also offer, the White Shark Range of Sports Boats cater for angling and water skiing interests.

Crosshaven Boatyard are also agents for the popular Seaward Range of Motor Cruisers from 19′ to 42′.

The firm's Brokerage service consistently achieves top results for our large client base and we can offer the best professional advice whether you are a buyer or a boat owner.

The yard is situated just a stone's throw from the Royal Cork Yacht Club,  the oldest yacht club in the world founded in 1720.