Mayor launches world record ‘Rock the Boat’ attempt

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Patricia Logue, has launched an audacious bid to break the world record for the biggest ever line of people taking part in the famous sit down dance ‘Rock the Boat’.

Mayor Logue is looking for as many members of the public as possible to come to Shipquay Street on Saturday May 4 at 11.30am to make the record attempt which is being held to raise funds for her chosen charities for her year in office, the Foyle Hospice and the Ryan McBride Foundation.

Galway-based Charity Ability West currently hold the world record attempt involving 1,809 people on Salthill Promenade.

“I’m really excited for this event which promises to be a fun day out and a brilliant spectacle in our city centre,” said Mayor Logue.

“I know the people of the North West will come out in numbers to support this exciting challenge and my two chosen charities who do so much important work in our community.

“I hope to see as many people as possible on Shipquay Street on Saturday May 4th where we can Rock the Boat and the planet by setting a new world record!”

l Anyone interested in taking part in the record attempt can sign up at: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/ROCKTHEBOATWORLDRECORDATTEMPT