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Glasgow 2014: Huge Commonwealth flotilla on River Clyde Glasgow 2014: Huge Commonwealth flotilla on River Clyde
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The largest flotilla ever seen on the River Clyde will sail from Greenock to Glasgow later as part of the city's Commonwealth Games celebrations.The largest flotilla ever seen on the River Clyde will sail from Greenock to Glasgow later as part of the city's Commonwealth Games celebrations.
About 250 boats are due to leave from Greenock at 10:00 and arrive at Pacific Quay, home of BBC Scotland, at 13:00.About 250 boats are due to leave from Greenock at 10:00 and arrive at Pacific Quay, home of BBC Scotland, at 13:00.
Small ships, leisure yachts, clippers and working boats will be taking part.Small ships, leisure yachts, clippers and working boats will be taking part.
Meanwhile, Police Scotland said it would mount its biggest ever operation in Glasgow over the weekend to help the city cope with expected massive crowds.Meanwhile, Police Scotland said it would mount its biggest ever operation in Glasgow over the weekend to help the city cope with expected massive crowds.
The flotilla has been organised by the Royal Yachting Association Scotland.The flotilla has been organised by the Royal Yachting Association Scotland.
A special viewing place to watch the passing boats has been set up at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow.A special viewing place to watch the passing boats has been set up at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow.
The flotilla is one of many events taking place across Glasgow to mark the Games.The flotilla is one of many events taking place across Glasgow to mark the Games.
About 280,000 people are expected in the city on Saturday as events take place at eight different venues, as well as the Barry Buddon Shooting Centre in Carnoustie.
Police Scotland are in charge of the £90m security operation and have said this weekend will be their largest ever operation in the city.Police Scotland are in charge of the £90m security operation and have said this weekend will be their largest ever operation in the city.
The force will not say how many officers are being deployed, but have admitted forces from out with Scotland are helping with specialist tasks.The force will not say how many officers are being deployed, but have admitted forces from out with Scotland are helping with specialist tasks.
These include carrying out searches at Games venues.These include carrying out searches at Games venues.
Police are also on duty at Games events in Edinburgh and Carnoustie and around areas hosting the cultural programme of 2014 festival.Police are also on duty at Games events in Edinburgh and Carnoustie and around areas hosting the cultural programme of 2014 festival.
There is hope of further medals for Scotland on Saturday in the swimming and judo.
Gold medallist Ross Murdoch goes for another first - this time in the final of the 100 metres breaststroke, alongside fellow Scot Craig Benson.
Scotland's Commonwealth flag bearer Euan Burton leads the charge at the judo.
The rugby sevens starts at Ibrox and there are medals up for grabs in bowls, cycling, gymnastics, shooting, the mixed relay triathlon and weightlifting.
Day two at the GamesDay two at the Games
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