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- Leg 1: Race 1 - London, United Kingdom - Portimão, Portugal
- Leg 1: Race 2 - Portimão, Portugal - Punta del Este, Portugal
- Leg 2: Race 3 - Punta del Este, Uruguay - Cape Town, South Africa
- Leg 3: Race 4 - Cape Town, South Africa - Fremantle, Australia
- Leg 4: Race 5 - Fremantle, Australia - Whitsundays, Australia
- Leg 5: Race 6 - Whitsundays, Australia - Sanya, China
- Leg 5: Race 7 - Sanya, China - Subic Bay, Philippines
- Leg 5: Race 8 - Subic Bay, Philippines - Zhuhai, China
- Leg 6: Race 9 - Zhuhai, China - Qingdao, China
- Leg 6: Race 10 - Qingdao, China - Seattle, USA
- Leg 7: Race 11 - Seattle, USA - Panama
- Leg 7: Race 12 - Panama - New York, USA
- Leg 8: Race 13 - New York, USA - Bermuda
- Leg 8: Race 14 - Bermuda - Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Leg 8: Race 15 - Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland - London, United Kingdom
14 Oct 2019
The fleet completes Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup
All eleven yachts have now completed the 5,195 nautical mile race from Portimão, Portugal to Punta del Este, Uruguay, which will be home to the yachts and the crew for the next eight days. GoToBermuda arrived into the South American sailing hub, crossing the finishing line of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup at 04:51:51 UTC in tenth followed by Imagine…
13 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 28: Thunderstorms and Lightning
As Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup to Punta del Este, Uruguay, continues, huge squalls brought powerful wind, driving rain, hail, thunderstorms, and put on a spectacular lightning show for the…
13 Oct 2019
Punta del Este ETAs
The arrival window into Punta del Este has been updated as of 13-10-19 at 1400 Local Time// 1700 UTC Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest…
12 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 27: Windholes Create Leaderboard Upheaval
Qingdao and Visit Sanya, China are both celebrating in Punta del Este , but for the rest of the Clipper Race fleet, Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup isn’t over just…
11 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 26: Finish line within grasp of leaders
After 26 days and over 5,000 nautical miles of racing, the winner of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup to Punta del Este, Uruguay, is expected to be decided today. But who will the winner be, Qingdao or Visit Sanya, China ? With less than 80 nautical miles (nm) to the finish line at Yacht Club Punta del Este , Qingdao…
10 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 25: Neck-and-Neck in Battle for First
Leaders Qingdao and Visit Sanya, China remain neck-and-neck as the two teams enter into the final 300nautical miles of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup to Punta del Este, Uruguay. Although…
9 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 24: Final Push Begins
The countdown clock on Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup is definitely ticking, with potentially less than 36 hours of racing to go before a winner is crowned in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Less than 500 nautical miles (nm) of the 5,196nm race across the Atlantic Ocean remain for the leaders, Visit Sanya, China and Qingdao . And after 24 days…
8 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 23: Qingdao takes the lead
On Day 23 of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup to Punta del Este, Uruguay, Qingdao has taken the lead from close rival Visit Sanya, China following an interesting and squally…
7 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 22: Visit Sanya’s Stealthy Move
After dominating the rest of the Clipper Race fleet for the first 4,000 nautical miles of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup to Punta del Este, Uruguay, Visit Sanya, China has…
6 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 21: Wind Gusts and Windholes
After 21 days at sea, there is now only just over a week to go until the winner of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup to Punta del Este, Uruguay, will…
5 Oct 2019
Closely fought Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint sees just one second between two teams
The results are in for the Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint and what a sprint it was. Only three hours and 21 minutes separated all eleven teams and the winner…
4 Oct 2019
Clipper Race Crew Face Court of King Neptune
Sailing across the equator is one of the major milestones of Leg 1 and the circumnavigation. An achievement few get to cross of their bucket list, this landmark event is…
4 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 19: Competition Heats Up at the Front
The miles to Punta del Este, Uruguay, continue to fall away on Day 19 of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup, and there is a serious battle brewing at the front…
3 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 18: Changeable conditions during Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint
On the eighteenth day of racing in Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup, the leaderboard remains unchanged at the top, with the leading three teams all having passed the Dell Latitude…
2 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 17: The Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint Begins
With favourable conditions on Day 17 of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup to Punta del Este, V isit Sanya, China continues to stay ahead of the rest of the fleet,…
1 Oct 2019
Race 2 Day 16: Offerings to King Neptune
At the approximate halfway point of Race 2: The Commodore’s cup, from Portimão to Punta del Este , the teams have been appreciating the exceptional sailing conditions and many, on…
29 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 14: Racing Resumes
The slow motor-sail through the Doldrums Corridor has become a thing of the past for the majority of the Clipper Race fleet, with racing firmly back on the agenda on…
28 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 13: Doldrums Downtime
Another day of the Doldrums and motor-sailing through the corridor meant that the Clipper Race teams needed to get creative in passing the time before they’d be back racing towards…
27 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 12: Tropical Rain and Squalls in the Doldrums Corridor
Day 12 of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup has turned out to be a humid, rainy one for the Clipper Race fleet, with all yachts now deep into the Doldrums…
26 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 11: Life in the Doldrums
With all eleven Clipper 70s now within the Doldrums Corridor and free of the tropical storm Lorenzo, the fleet is taking the opportunity for essential maintenance and housekeeping, while the…
25 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 10: Tropical Storm Gives Way to Doldrums
For most of the Clipper Race fleet, Day 10 of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup to Punta del Este, Uruguay, has been hot, sticky and windless. This can only mean…
25 Sep 2019
The Doldrums Corridor Explained
As those of you who are keeping an eagle eye on the Race Viewer know, the Clipper Race fleet is entering into the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone, or as it…
24 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 9: Strange Start To Doldrums
The ninth day of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup was a tale of two halves. As a tropical storm crosses in front of the fleet, the consistent Trade Winds that…
24 Sep 2019
Meet the Crew: Richard Burchell, Clipper ‘96 Crew Back Racing on Clipper 2019-20 Race
Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew Name: Richard Burchell Occupation: Chiropodist Hometown: Caterham, Surrey Leg: Circumnavigation Team: Imagine you Korea Twenty-three years after Richard Burchell, 62, took part in Clipper…
22 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 7: Scoring Gate points up for grabs
On the seventh day of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup, Visit Sanya, China and Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam lead the charge to the Scoring Gate but until Qingdao reappears…
21 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 6: Competition Heats up with Thrilling Close Racing
Close match racing has been the order of the day on Day 6 of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup to Punta del Este , Uruguay. Incredibly after around 1,000 nautical…
20 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 5: The first ‘Stealth Mode’ strategic tactic is played as the teams sail towards Cape Verde
The fifth day of racing south on Race 2, east of Western Sahara towards Cape Verde has brought changeable conditions for the teams; with steady trade winds carrying the fleet…
19 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 4: The Canary Islands Bring Favourable Sailing Conditions
On the fourth day of the Commodore’s Cup to Punta del Este from Portimão, the Clipper Race teams are unanimous that they have been welcomed by favourable sailing conditions as…
18 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 3: The Trade Winds Arrive
The wind has finally returned on Day 3 of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup, meaning the Clipper Race fleet is once again moving towards its goal of Punta del Este…
17 Sep 2019
Race 2 Day 2: Fleet Splits in Search for Wind
The Clipper Race fleet is experiencing dramatically different conditions in the first couple of days of Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup compared to those faced in the first race; very…
15 Sep 2019
Bold and Fast Start by Punta del Este in Race 2
Punta del Este has had a brilliant start to the race to its home port, with Skipper Jeronimo Santos Gonzalez and his crew showing early signs that the decision to…
15 Sep 2019
Skipper thoughts ahead of Race 2: The Commordore’s Cup
After an extremely tough first race, it is time to focus on Race 2: The Commodore’s Cup and the first ocean crossing of the 2019-20 circumnavigation. GoToBermuda Skipper David ‘Wavy’…
14 Sep 2019
Race 2: Two Jokers Played in Commodore’s Cup
Clipper Race crew have enjoyed a magical week in the Portuguese sun but now it’s time to get back on the water and race! Race 2, has been named the…
12 Sep 2019
Crew Explore the Sights and Tastes of the Beautiful Algarve
The Marina de Portimão continues to outdo itself, with the Host Port dedicating itself to showcasing the very best that this stunning region has to offer. On top of the…
10 Sep 2019
Punta del Este Crowned Winners of First Race at Sunset Prizegiving
The first Prizegiving of the Clipper 2019-20 Race took place at the stunning Host Port of Marina de Portimão. Crew gathered to celebrate their achievements against an incredible backdrop of…
9 Sep 2019
Fleet arrives into Marina de Portimão after tough first race
Race 1 has been a first test of what is to come during the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race. With a wide spectrum of conditions from a tough…
8 Sep 2019
Race Director on Race 1
There are just a few hours to go until we find out which team will claim the opening win of the Clipper 2019-20 Race! And while the teams fight it…
7 Sep 2019
Race 1 Day 5: Thrill ride conditions as Ocean Sprint gets underway
“The surfing at constant 25 knots for some time was some of the best sailing I've done, ever…” Chris Books, Skipper of Qingdao Image: Ha Long Bay Viet Nam surfing…
5 Sep 2019
RACE 1 DAY 3: The Fleet Waves Goodbye to UK Waters for 11 Months and Enters Calmer Conditions
The third day of racing has brought new sailing conditions, the wind has backed and the teams have left the challenging upwind conditions behind them for now. Spinnaker sailing once…
4 Sep 2019
Race 1 Day 2: The Upwind Battle Continues
The realities of ocean racing are quickly becoming apparent to the Clipper Race crew as the fleet battles upwind on day two of the opening race from London to Portimão…
3 Sep 2019
Spinnakers soar for the start of the Clipper 2019-20 Race
Following the spectacle and ceremony of the fleet’s departure from St. Katharine Docks, London, the first stage of the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race officially started on Monday…
1 Sep 2019
Tower Bridge lifts for the Clipper 2019-20 Race departure
The sun shone on the thousands of supporters who lined the banks of St. Katharine Docks and the River Thames to witness the Clipper 2019-20 Race departure. Tower Bridge was…
1 Sep 2019
Race 1: London to Portimão
After months and months of preparation, the Clipper 2019-20 Race is finally about to begin. The first of 15 races will be from London to Portimão in Portugal. While the…
31 Aug 2019
Skipper Thoughts ahead of Race 1
The Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers have had their penultimate meeting ahead of the Race Departure ceremony from St. Katharine Docks, London tomorrow afternoon. After a busy week of naming ceremonies,…
29 Aug 2019
Imagine your Korea, Unicef and Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam Enjoy the Limelight
A high point for the teams as they get ready for the adventure of a lifetime is the time which is dedicated to them; their official naming ceremonies. The audience…
20 Aug 2019
Departure Day - fleet leaves Clipper Race HQ for London
Clipper Race HQ was a hive of activity this morning as the eleven strong fleet of identical 70 foot yachts prepared to depart for London. Almost 175 crew signed up…
14 Aug 2019
Prep Week in Full Swing
The Clipper Race HQ in Gosport, UK, is a hive of activity, with Prep Week well underway. Hundreds of Clipper 2019-20 Race crew are busily getting the fleet ready; doing…
8 Aug 2019
IMAGINE YOUR KOREA ANNOUNCED AS THE FINAL TEAM ENTRY FOR THE CLIPPER 2019-20 RACE
Imagine your Korea has been revealed as the newest team entry for the Clipper 2019-20 Race and will be led by skipper Mike Surridge. The partnership is supported by the…
31 Jul 2019
Garmin Returns As Official Supplier
The Clipper Race fleet is set to be more competitive, safe and efficient than ever before, following the news global brand Garmin is returning as an Official Supplier in the…
13 May 2019
Excitement Grows for Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew
Emotions were running high for Clipper Race crew over the weekend as they finally found out who they will be taking on the ultimate ocean adventure with, when the Clipper…
7 May 2019
Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race AQPs
As excitement builds for almost 700 Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew ahead of Crew Allocation Day on Saturday, we thought it was the perfect time to reveal the professional Mates, otherwise…
16 Apr 2019
PRAXES to Provide 24/7 Remote Medical Support for Clipper 2019-20 Race
The Clipper Race is continuing its partnership with remote medical specialist PRAXES Medical Group . PRAXES will play a crucial behind-the-scenes role as Global Medical Support Partner to the Clipper…
5 Apr 2019
Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers: Mike Surridge
With all eleven Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers now revealed, it’s time to find out more about them as individuals. Here’s what you need to know about Mike Surridge. Sailing around…
4 Apr 2019
Partnership with Hyde Sails enters new decade
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has renewed its partnership with British sailmaker Hyde Sails. The two race deal will see the partnership enter a new decade as it extends…
25 Mar 2019
TIMEZERO by MaxSea announced as Official Navigation Software Supplier
The Clipper Race has renewed its partnership with TIMEZERO by MaxSea, returning for a third consecutive edition as the Official Navigation Software Supplier. The eleven strong fleet of 70 ft…
21 Mar 2019
Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race Skippers Revealed
Following a grueling selection process we are pleased to reveal the eleven professional skippers who, with over a million miles of experience between them, will be leading teams in the…
19 Mar 2019
SPINLOCK REVEALED AS OFFICIAL LIFEJACKET SUPPLIER
The Clipper Race is pleased to reveal Spinlock as its new Official Lifejacket Supplier for the next two editions, 2019-20 and 2021-22, of the biennial round the world yacht race.…
19 Feb 2019
Coppercoat seals two-race Partnership
Following a successful debut in the Clipper 2017-18 Race, Coppercoat has signed a new two-race partnership as the Official Antifoul Supplier for the next two editions of the Clipper Round…
7 Feb 2019
Sta-Lok Returns to Rig the Clipper 2019-20 Race
Renewing its partnership with the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Sta-Lok is returning as the Official Standing Rigging Partner for the 2019-20 edition. Product testing doesn’t come much tougher…
11 Sep 2019