(VOVworld)- The Clipper World Yacht Race fleet finished its sixth leg in the central coastal city of Da Nang on February 17 and received a spectacular welcome from local people. Skipper Daniel Smith and his team Derry Londonderry Doire became the winner of the leg and were treated to a special welcome ceremony in the city.

At the ceremony, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Huynh Duc Tho said that the city has made meticulous preparations so that the sailors can further their understanding about Da Nang’s culture and people. He hoped that they will become ambassadors to popularise Da Nang city to international friends. During their stay in Da Nang, the sailors will have a chance to attend Cau Ngu festival (also called Whale festival), enjoy traditional music performance and local dishes, among others. As the world's longest ocean race, the 40,000-nautical mile Clipper Race 2015-2016 is one of the most competitive and challenging sports activities in the world. It started in London on August 30, 2015 and takes 11 months to sail around the world, crossing South America, Australia, Asia and the US.