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- Leg 1: Race 1 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - Puerto Sherry, Spain
- Leg 1: Race 2 - Puerto Sherry, Spain - 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 - Newcastle, Australia
- Leg 5: Race 6 - Newcastle, Australia - Whitsundays, Australia
- Leg 5: Race 7 - Whitsundays, Australia - Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam
- Leg 5: Race 8 - Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam - 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 - Washington DC, USA
- Leg 8: Race 13 - Washington DC, USA - Oban, Scotland
- Leg 8: Race 14 - Oban, Scotland - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Leg 8: Race 15 - SPARE RACE
23 Feb 2023
TIMEZERO returns to provide cutting-edge navigation software for the Clipper Race
TIMEZERO has renewed its partnership with the Clipper Race, returning for a fourth consecutive edition as the Official Navigation Software Supplier for the global yacht race. Image: TIMEZERO software can be used in the nav station and on deck via a Dell Latitude Rugged tablet The eleven strong fleet of 70 ft ocean racing yachts will once again be equipped…
10 Feb 2023
Watch: #MyStory
Experiencing the exhilaration of ocean racing and accessing parts of the world few people have the opportunity to see, the Clipper Race offers life-changing opportunities for its courageous crew. Multinational…
5 Sep 2022
Skipper Reflections: The Clipper 2019-20 Race
A month has already gone by since the epic finale of the Clipper 2019-20 Race in London’s Royal Docks. Having safely returned the fleet of Clipper 70 racing yachts to…
26 Aug 2022
Behind the scenes: Clipper 70 fleet refit
After completing the twelfth edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the eleven-strong fleet of Clipper 70 racing yachts are finally back at HQ in Portsmouth Harbour, UK…
8 Aug 2022
Inspirational women return after completing global yacht race
A summer of success for women in sport continues with 65 non-professional female sailors returning to London last weekend after enduring everything Mother Nature served up during the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race. Image: The Clipper Race teams departing for the last race back to London After racing over 40,000 nautical miles around the world, the Clipper Race…
30 Jul 2022
Clipper 2019-20 Race Finish in London’s Royal Docks
After racing over 40,000 nautical miles around the world, the Clipper Race fleet and some 180 intrepid Race Crew have arrived back in London, UK, completing the epic circumnavigation. After…
29 Jul 2022
And the Clipper 2019-20 Race Winner is…..
After over 40,000nm sailed, six ocean crossings and eight legs completed, the Clipper Race has announced its champion! And the Clipper 2019-20 Race Winner is Qingdao ! Qingdao , skippered by Chris Brooks, has been the team to beat from early on in the circumnavigation and scored a total of 145 points, ten points clear of its closest competitor. The…
29 Jul 2022
It’s a wrap on Race 15
The final race of the Clipper 2019-20 Race is complete. Due to the slow progress of the fleet after it faced adverse race conditions, the Race 15 Course was shortened…
28 Jul 2022
RACE 15 COURSE TO BE SHORTENED - RACE TO END AT MIDNIGHT UTC 29 JULY
The Clipper Race Committee has announced that the Race 15 course will be shortened and that racing will end at 0000 UTC on 29 July (0100 BST). This is due…
25 Jul 2022
Huge finale to be held at London’s Royal Docks to celebrate Clipper Race Finish
A huge celebration is in store for Race Finish at London’s historic Royal Docks on Saturday 30 July in honour of the teams competing in the Clipper 2019-20 Race. The…
25 Jul 2022
A LegenDerry departure day
After an incredible two weeks in the walled city, on Sunday afternoon the Clipper Race yachts slipped their lines and departed Derry~Londonderry for the finale of the 2019-20 edition -…
24 Jul 2022
Final race of 2019-20 edition underway
The rain gave way to blue skies and a good breeze for the start of Race 15 - the final race in the Clipper Race circumnavigation, taking the teams from…
24 Jul 2022
Race 15 conditions: The final sprint to London
The Clipper Race fleet officially started their final Race 15 from Greencastle at 1800 LT on Sunday 24 July 2022, following a rainy but wonderful departure from Foyle Marina. Race…
24 Jul 2022
The final sprint: Skipper thoughts ahead of Race 15 to London
The Clipper 2019-20 Race is so close to its finale, with just one more race to go in its circumnavigation of the globe. This morning the yachts departed Foyle Marina,…
13 Jul 2022
Clipper Race fleet receives a warm welcome in Derry~Londonderry
Foyle Marina, Derry~Londonderry is welcoming the Clipper Race fleet with open arms, after Race 14: LegenDerry finale, a fast race of over 3000nm from New York to Derry~Londonderry concluded with…
12 Jul 2022
GoToBermuda take victory in epic North Atlantic race
Following a super fast race across the North Atlantic with some stellar conditions, GoToBermuda has won Race 14: LegenDerry finale, crossing the Finish Line at 18:50:25 UTC. The team, led…
12 Jul 2022
Derry~Londonderry ETAs
Please see below the latest Derry~Londonderry ETAs.Please note that these are the best estimates based on the latest weather and average speeds of the fleet. Weather and tidal conditions will…
11 Jul 2022
Major milestone in global yacht race reached
Non-professional Circumnavigators sailing in The Clipper Race have crossed every line of longitude on the planet With under 1500 nautical miles remaining of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race,…
7 Jul 2022
Course extension announced for Race 14
The Clipper Race Committee has announced there will be a course extension in Race 14. Due to the fast progress the fleet has been making since its departure from New…
7 Jul 2022
A LegenDerry race to the Scoring Gate results in victory for GoToBermuda
The Race 14: LegenDerry Finale Scoring Gate results are in. As the temperature drops for the fleet sailing across the North Atlantic in the penultimate race of the global circuit,…
1 Jul 2022
Race Conditions - Race 14: LegenDerry Finale
After its Le Mans Start, Race 14: LegenDerry Finale is on! This North Atlantic stage is the last ocean crossing of the Clipper Race circumnavigation and is expected to take…
30 Jun 2022
Le Mans Start - Race 14: LegenDerry Finale
The Le Mans Start for Race 14: LegenDerry Finale began this morning at 0800LT. The line up was organised by Dan Jones, Skipper of WTC Logistics who set the sail…
29 Jun 2022
North Atlantic crossing - Skipper and AQP thoughts ahead of Race 14
This morning, the eleven-strong fleet of Clipper 70s slipped lines from Liberty Landing Marina bound for Derry~Londonderry. The yachts motored past the iconic skyline of downtown Manhattan and then filed…
25 Jun 2022
Sun-drenched Race 13 Prizegiving
The Race 13 Prizegiving ceremony took place on the sun-soaked waterside terrace of Surf City, Jersey City, looking out over the marina and Manhattan skyline. Race 13 was a short,…
25 Jun 2022
Clipper Race arrives in the Big Apple
Following a challenging 700nm sprint from Bermuda to New York, all of the Clipper Race teams have safely docked in Liberty Landing Marina, New Jersey. All of the Clipper Race…
23 Jun 2022
Sprint from Bermuda - Qingdao take the Race 13 win
The 700nm mile Race 13 from Bermuda to New York had an upwind start. This four to five day race then quickly became a tactical battle to navigate the light…
23 Jun 2022
New York ETAs
Below are the estimated Line Finish times and arrival times to Liberty Landing Marina. Please be advised the arrival timings reflect the tidal restrictions on the Hudson River. The fleet…
20 Jun 2022
Final leg of the Clipper 2019-20 Race off to a start
Leg 8: The Atlantic Homecoming leg, which is the final stage of the Clipper 2019-20 Race, began at 1800 Local Time (2100 UTC) by way of a Le Mans Start.…
19 Jun 2022
Fitting finale for Bermudaful stopover
The Bermuda stopover came to a close today, following a week of sunshine and island life for Clipper Race Crew. From the moment the crew stepped onto land at Royal…
19 Jun 2022
Skipper thoughts ahead of Race 13
Earlier today, the yachts slipped lines from the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club ready for the start of Race 13 from Bermuda to New York. We caught up with the Skippers…
19 Jun 2022
Race 13 Conditions - A tactical sprint from Bermuda to New York
Kicking off the start of the final leg of the Clipper 2019-20 Race is Race 13, a short sprint from the island paradise of Bermuda to New York, where crew…
15 Jun 2022
An island-style prizegiving in Bermuda
The Bermuda Tourism Authority hosted the much-anticipated Leg 7 Clipper Race Prizegiving Ceremony at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. It was a dual event with Leg 8 joining crew also…
13 Jun 2022
Sun-soaked Bermudaful Team Arrivals
It was an action-packed day full of sun, smiles and Rum Swizzles as teams arrived into the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club after Race 12: Go To Bermuda. First to dock…
12 Jun 2022
Close-matched race sees Visit Sanya, China take victory in Race 12: Go To Bermuda
After a short but intense race, the Race 12 results are starting to roll in, with Visit Sanya, China crossing the Finish Line in first, claiming the victory into Bermuda.…
12 Jun 2022
Bermuda ETAs
Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest weather and the average speeds of the fleet. Weather and tidal conditions will cause these times to change. Keep…
8 Jun 2022
Race 12 so far: Stealth Mode and shifting winds
Following a smooth Le Mans start, the fleet is making decent progress, despite the ever-changing winds, through the Caribbean Sea during the first stage of Race 12: Go To Bermuda.…
4 Jun 2022
What to expect on Race 12: Go To Bermuda
The aptly named Race 12: Go To Bermuda, is a 1410nm slalom with multiple exciting elements packed into a relatively short race. This second stage of Leg 7 will see…
4 Jun 2022
Le Mans Start - Race 12: Go To Bermuda is on!
The next stage of the Clipper Race got underway at midday local time (1700 UTC) today, after an offshore Le Mans Start. The second part of Leg 7: The USA…
2 Jun 2022
A bucket list tick for any sailor: transiting the Panama Canal
For the crew competing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the transit through the Panama Canal is a sure highlight on the circumnavigation. Over the past few days…
31 May 2022
Panama Canal transit and Race 12 start - what’s coming up
The first group of Clipper Race yachts has begun the transit through the Panama Canal, a true feat of engineering, a bucket list tick for any sailor and a highlight…
30 May 2022
Panama ETAs
Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest weather and the average speeds of the fleet. Weather and tidal conditions will cause these times to change. Keep…
28 May 2022
Clipper Race fleet arrives in Panama
The Clipper Race fleet has started to arrive at Flamenco Island Marina, Panama after racing just over 4,000nm in Race 11: Seattle Pacific Challenge. Since departing Seattle, the teams have…
26 May 2022
Race 11: Seattle Pacific Challenge results are in
Race 11 has been an exceptionally close contest, with a nail biting wait over the past few days for the final results. This elapsed time race saw the fleet frontrunners…
26 May 2022
Wildlife Watch on Race 11
The Clipper Race offers so many unforgettable moments for its Race Crew. Topping the wishlist for many who embark on the journey of a lifetime is the opportunity to see…
23 May 2022
Race 11 Finish
The Clipper Race Committee has announced that Race 11: Seattle Pacific Challenge will end at Finish Gate 3. The race results will be based on the crossing times of this…
19 May 2022
Race 11 Day 20: The heat continues in more ways than one!
For the Clipper Race fleet, Race 11 conditions have been hot, sticky and the winds fickle. However, the last 24 hours saw the competition heat up and get a notch…
14 May 2022
Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint results for Race 11: Seattle Pacific Challenge
Qingdao has completed the Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint section so the final results can now be revealed. The sprint was between 30°N and 27°N and the distance on the…
3 May 2022
Race 10 Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint victory for Qingdao
Now that Qingdao has completed the Ocean Sprint section of Race 10: Sailing City - Qingdao cup, the final results are in. Qingdao put in an impressive time to take…
3 May 2022
Race 11 now underway after Le Mans start
The Le Mans Start of Race 11: Seattle Pacific Challenge began at 12:00 local time on 2 May, 30 nautical miles southwest of Tatoosh Island. The Lead Skipper was David…
28 Apr 2022
Finish line feelings: Race Crew reflect on their North Pacific achievement
After a mammoth journey across the North Pacific spending 36 days at sea, the longest race in Clipper Race history, crew arrived in Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle on Sunday. The…
28 Apr 2022
Cleaning up in Seattle
Fundamental to the race and integral to the crew, the Clipper Race aims to create a greater link between communities and the ocean, and with partnerships at the forefront, the…
28 Apr 2022
A Warm Welcome for the Leg 7 Race Crew
As celebrations continue for the Leg 6 crew who arrived in Seattle after 36 days at sea, enduring the testing conditions of The North Pacific, the Leg 7 crew have…
25 Apr 2022
Double celebrations at the Leg 6 Prizegiving Ceremony
Clipper Race Crew, Skippers, AQPs, Race Office and Race Crew Supporters came together for a double celebration; the highly-anticipated Prizegiving Ceremony to honour the achievements made during both Race 9…
24 Apr 2022
Clipper Race Director Mark Light reflects on Leg 6
What an incredible race from Subic Bay, Philippines, across the North Pacific to Seattle, USA! After departing Subic Bay on 20 March, the Clipper Race fleet spent four days working…
23 Apr 2022
Close finale sees WTC Logistics take victory in race across the mighty North Pacific
After over a month at sea, and an exceptionally close finish, WTC Logistics has claimed the win in Race 10: Sailing City - Qingdao Cup, crossing the finish line at…
23 Apr 2022
Teams battle it out on final push to Seattle in Race 10: Sailing City - Qingdao Cup
Ten* of the Clipper Race teams are racing on the final stretch of Race 10: Sailing City Qingdao Cup into Seattle, after a long and enduring voyage across the North…
23 Apr 2022
Seattle ETAs
Updated: 1600 UTC / 0900 LT - 22/04/2022 Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest weather and the average speeds of the fleet. Weather and tidal…
13 Apr 2022
Crossing the International Date Line- which day would you relive twice?
The Clipper Race fleet has started to cross the International Date Line, a big race milestone in Race 10: Sailing City - Qingdao Cup. On 12 April, Punta del Este…
11 Apr 2022
Breeze on! Unicef battles the North Pacific Ocean
The weekend was wet and wild for many of our teams as they sailed into the North Pacific proper. Now the weather has calmed (hello wind holes), we’ve been receiving…
7 Apr 2022
Scoring Gate scramble with victory for Unicef on Race 10 - Sailing City · Qingdao Cup
It has been a thrilling few days for the fleet, and for those glued to the Race Viewer , as three teams hustled for the first Scoring Gate since Race…
5 Apr 2022
Into the wilderness: teams enter the North Pacific Ocean
Having cemented its reputation for being ‘the big one’ since its introduction to the Clipper Race in 2005, Leg 6, the Mighty North Pacific Leg, is an epic 6,100 nautical…
29 Mar 2022
The Mighty North Pacific - reflections from the Clipper Race on an incredible ocean crossing
The North Pacific, the world’s largest and most remote ocean, is home to some of the most challenging conditions sailors can face. Clipper Race Crew making this crossing can expect…
24 Mar 2022
Clipper Race officially underway after a spectacular Le Mans start
After a two year wait, the Clipper 2019-20 Race officially restarted at 1200 Local Time (0400 UTC). Race 10, the Sailing City - Qingdao Cup, got underway today by way…
20 Mar 2022
A fond farewell to the Philippines as the Clipper Race restarts
The Clipper 2019-20 Race is back underway as the fleet departed from Subic Bay in the Philippines. Some 150 Race Crew arrived onto the pontoons at Subic Bay Yacht Club…
19 Mar 2022
Skipper thoughts ahead of ‘the big one’
After a two year wait, the Clipper 2019-20 Race is restarting tomorrow, Sunday 20 March 2022. As energy builds on the ground in Subic Bay, we caught up with each…
19 Mar 2022
Coppercoat withstands the test of time
The Clipper Race is one of the toughest endurance tests on the planet for both crew and the eleven-strong fleet of Clipper 70 racing yachts, as they cover some 40,000…
14 Mar 2022
Clipper Race fleet returns to Subic Bay after a successful Training Week
On Sunday 13 March, the Clipper Race fleet returned to Subic Bay Yacht Club following sail and safety training. All eleven race teams departed a week ago, and following Parade…
13 Mar 2022
Training Week: Le Mans start practice
On the penultimate day of Training Week, the eleven strong fleet and its crew practiced a Le Mans start. This type of race start is used when the yachts are…
13 Mar 2022
Skipper Blogs, Training Week
Skipper Blogs 13 March 2022 Rob Graham Imagine your Korea Imagine your Korea is heading back home to Subic Bay Yacht Club after a very productive training week. Old and…
8 Mar 2022
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022
Over the past eleven editions of the Clipper Race, thousands of women from all over the world have been introduced to sailing and trained to be ocean racers. The 2019-20…
7 Mar 2022
The sails are up! Skippers and First Mates take to the water in preparation for crew training
The sails are up! Skippers and First Matestake to the water in preparation for crew training Ahead of Refresher/Level 4 training with Race Crew, starting today, the Clipper Race Skippers…
2 Mar 2022
Sea trials successful in Subic Bay with fleet signed off and ready to sail
The final stages of the Clipper Race fleet recommissioning saw each of the eleven identical Clipper 70 race yachts take to water in Subic Bay, Philippines, for the first time…
27 Feb 2022
Crew arrive in Subic Bay ready for Race Restart
Almost 90 new and returning crew members from 21 countries across the globe stepped on board their team yachts today for the first time in two years, greeted by their…
17 Feb 2022
Clipper Race Set to Restart After Two Year Wait Caused by Pandemic
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is set to resume its 2019-20 edition after an almost two year delay caused by the pandemic. The sailing event, which trains people…
14 Feb 2022
In photos: Race Restart preparations in Subic Bay
After a lengthy pause due to the global pandemic, Clipper Race officials, skippers, additional qualified persons (AQPs) and crew members are gearing up to resume racing from Subic Bay in…
21 Dec 2021
MEET THE CLIPPER 2019-20 RACE AQPS CONFIRMED FOR RACE RESTART
The Clipper Race has confirmed its lineup of AQPs (Additional Qualified Persons), also known as ‘First Mates’, who will support the Race Skippers in leading the eleven teams competing in…
13 Dec 2021
Skippers confirmed for Clipper 2019-20 Race Restart
We are pleased to announce the lineup of Race Skippers who will compete in the Clipper 2019-20 Race when it restarts next year. Unfortunately, due to other commitments, not all…
12 Nov 2021
Clipper Race to restart in 2022 as it receives Special Event Permit from the Philippines
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has announced it will be resuming its 2019-20 edition in March next year after receiving a Special Event Permit from the Philippines. After…
27 May 2021
Reach for the Sky: Climbing the rig of a Clipper 70
One of the tasks on board that may polarise Clipper Race Crew, is the need to ascend the lofty heights of the mast. Some thrill seekers on board will jump…
16 Apr 2021
Clipper Race Crew remember their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards
Clipper Race Crew are adventure seekers to their very core. Sailing across some of the world's toughest oceans takes preparation, courage and determination. Often this drive to challenge themselves started…
11 Mar 2021
One Year On - Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race
The final two stages of Leg 5: The Asia-Pacific Leg, during the Clipper 2019-20 Race, were combined to form one longer race. This was a result of the global coronavirus…
25 Feb 2021
Clipper Race raises £1million for UNICEF
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race reached an important milestone today. It has announced that £1million has been raised for its Charity Partner , the UK Committee for UNICEF…
4 Jan 2021
Navigating the nerve centre of a Clipper 70
If you care to venture down below deck on a state-of-the-art Clipper 70 racing yacht, follow the narrow corridor aft to either port or starboard. You will come to a…
9 Nov 2020
Leg 2 - The South Atlantic Challenge
The second leg of the Clipper Race circumnavigation, the South Atlantic crossing from South America to South Africa, is known for being an exhilarating and closely fought leg. Stormy conditions…
20 Oct 2020
Awe-inspiring video nominated for multiple awards
This awe-inspiring video of the Clipper 2019-20 Race was shot and edited by the talented 1080 Media TV team and has been shortlisted for a Sportel Award 2020. 'Ocean Emotions'…
19 Oct 2020
Race 2: Action | Sailing across the Atlantic
6 Oct 2020
Spotlight on Sta-Lok: Standing Rigging
Sta-Lok regularly shines a light on Clipper Race Crew, sharing their crew diaries weekly across its social channels when the race is underway with the #StaLokSpotlight series. However, it’s time…
5 Sep 2020
Children’s charity using radios to dial up connectivity in lockdown
International Day of Charity, is marked each year on 5 September and is an event established by the United Nations to help mobilise people and to promote volunteer and philanthropic…
1 Sep 2020
Meet the Clipper Race Crew - George and John Dawson
1 Sep 2020
A year to the day that the Clipper 2019-20 Race departed London
On 1 September 2019 the Clipper 2019-20 Race fleet departed St. Katharine Docks, London for the start of the twelfth edition of the round the world yacht race. Let's take…
21 Aug 2020
Why I signed up to the Clipper Race
Find out why these crew members signed up for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Afshin Ahmadian, Business Analyst, Iran, RTW, Visit Sanya, China "Adventure has led us humans…
15 Jun 2020
Harnessing the wind
Hyde Sails has powered the Clipper Race fleet for over a decade and on Global Wind Day we are celebrating with some of our favourite images of the sailmaker's craftmanship…
22 Apr 2020
Earth Day 2020: A look at how Clipper Race Crew engage in global scientific research
Climate action is the theme for today’s Earth Day 2020. The environmental movement is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and this encourages the public to “seize all the tools…
18 Mar 2020
Update from Clipper Race Organising Committee
We are pleased to announce that the quarantine on our crew in Subic Bay has now been lifted and they are able to leave the marina. All crew have travel…
15 Mar 2020
Race 9: The WTC Logistics Tri-Race concludes
After the top three positions on the podium for Race 9 were taken by Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam , Punta del Este and Visit Sanya, China respectively, the remaining…
14 Mar 2020
Race 9 Day 4: The end is in sight
Race 9: The WTC Logistics Tri-Race has been a short but fast challenge for the Clipper Race teams and the racing fleet has remained incredibly close throughout. As the fleet…
13 Mar 2020
Race 9 Day 3: Getting the Drift
On Day 3 of Race 9: The WTC Logistics Tri-Race, the fleet are nearing the third section of the short triangular course. The teams remain in close proximity, as patience…
13 Mar 2020
Subic Bay ETAs
UPDATED 12-03-20 at 0400 LT (2000 UTC) Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest weather and the average speeds of the fleet. Weather and tidal conditions…
12 Mar 2020
Race 9, Day 2: Feel the Heel
On the second day of Race 9: The WTC Logistics Tri-Race, it is all to play for as less than 25 nautical miles (nm) separates the entire fleet. Having already…
11 Mar 2020
Race 9 Day 1: And they’re off!
Race 9: The WTC Logistics Tri-Race commenced yesterday following the first Clipper Race Le Mans start to be initiated in the dark at 1900 LT. The teams embarked on the…
10 Mar 2020
Race 9: The WTC Logistics Tri-Race gets Underway
The fleet departed for the Leg 6 of the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race today from Subic Bay, Philippines. Race 9, the first of two races to make…
9 Mar 2020
Race 9 Preview: Race 9: The WTC Logistics Tri-Race
Following rest, relaxation and regular maintenance to the crew’s 70-foot homes, the fleet is preparing to depart Subic Bay for Race 9: The WTC Logistics Tri-Race, complete with new crew…
6 Mar 2020
Award Winning Crew Diary: Hotting Up by Danny Lee, Unicef
Crew blog submitted by Danny Lee, Unicef Race Crew The Leg 5 Media Prize was awarded to Danny after he summed up in his blog what it was like to…
5 Mar 2020
Points Mean Prizes: The Race 7: Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race Prizegiving Cermony
Following a fantastic celebration to mark the successes on Race 6, the Subic Bay Yacht Club came alive once more to recognise the achievements of Race 7: The Lakewood Hills,…
4 Mar 2020
First Teams Complete Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race
Qingdao retains its place at the top of the overall leaderboard with its fourth win of the Clipper 2019-20 Race so far. The team will also collect an impressive six…
4 Mar 2020
Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race Results
Following an exciting and tactical ten days, the results of The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race have been announced. It’s another first place for Qingdao (its fourth so far), congratulations to…
3 Mar 2020
World Wildlife Day
On this World Wildlife Day, we celebrate the incredible marine and bird life that embellish the Clipper Race experience during the 40,000nm race around the world. Life at sea is…
3 Mar 2020
Race 7 Day 9: Sailing towards glory
The past 24 hours of Race 7 has produced some stunning tactical team successes with victories won across the pack leaders. The opportunity to collect additional Scoring Gate points spurred…
3 Mar 2020
Race 7 - Course Amendment
From Mark Light, Clipper Race Director: The Clipper Race Office constantly monitors the fleet’s progress and current and forecast weather conditions. As a result of the slower progress made by…
2 Mar 2020
Race 7 Day 8: Getting to the Point(s)
Summing up the final stages of Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race, Skipper Guy Waites of Dare To Lead said: “It's clearly that stage of the race where the…
1 Mar 2020
Race 7 Day 7: A Fleet Reshuffle?
Now that all eleven Clipper Race teams have rounded the Japanese Ryukyu Islands, concentration is firmly focussed on the second half of the race, with the Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean…
29 Feb 2020
Race 7 Day 6: How’s the weather where you are?
The race is most definitely on as the fleet sails around the western most cluster of the Japanese Ryukyu Islands with a view to race back to Subic Bay in…
28 Feb 2020
Race 7 Day 5: Headsails, tactics and hard work
The teams are hard at work striving to attain those all important points as they enter the fifth day of Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race. Qingdao is currently…
27 Feb 2020
Race 7 Day 4: Back in action
It’s been some time since the Race Viewer has depicted the combined Clipper Race fleet as achieving a speed over ground of more than five knots, but the fourth day…
26 Feb 2020
Race 7 Day 3: Upwind but still upbeat
Three days into Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race, the fleet has been beating upwind and heading north towards Virtual Mark Massey, named after Qingdao’s First Mate Rhiannon. It’s…
25 Feb 2020
Race 7 Day 2: In the Lee of the Land
“The last few days have been some of the closest and most interesting fleet racing since leaving London.” Says Unicef Skipper Ian Wiggin. The second day of Race 7: The…
24 Feb 2020
Race 7 Day 1: Varied Start to Race 7
Following the spectacle and ceremony of the fleet’s departure from the Subic Bay Yacht Club in the Philippines, Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race is underway! Punta del Este…
23 Feb 2020
Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race Commences
Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race is underway. The eleven strong fleet of 70ft racing yachts lined up in the sunshine to slip lines, leaving the Subic Bay Yacht…
22 Feb 2020
Race 7 Preview: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race
Subic Bay has given the hard working Race Crew an opportunity to relax, take time away from their 70ft homes and enjoy some of the Filipino culture and culinary delicacies.…
17 Feb 2020
First Prizegiving Ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Challenge
With the mountainous landscape and the tranquil water of the marina lit by the sunset glow as the backdrop, the Leg 5 crew gathered at the Subic Bay Yacht Club…
16 Feb 2020
Clipper Race Update
Race update from the Clipper Race Organising Team: Due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in China and quarantine imposed on travel from China, it has been announced that the…
15 Feb 2020
Arrivals into Subic Bay Complete
Unicef complete arrivals into Subic Bay after a tough, hot race After a patience-testing race, the finale of the Clipper 70s’ arrival into Subic Bay has taken place in the…
11 Feb 2020
Race 6: It’s not over until it’s over
The front runners are closing in on the home straight in Race 6 but all teams remain resolutely motivated in the challenge ahead and aren’t relenting in their quest to…
9 Feb 2020
Race 6: Let the games begin
The increased wind speed has seen the fleet charge towards the Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint. Across the board, the teams have reported increased boat speeds and the varied change…
7 Feb 2020
Race 6: Trading Places
The fleet has travelled some 3,000 nautical miles since leaving the Whitsundays, many of the teams are still racing remarkably close, enjoying a spot of competitive match racing amongst one…
5 Feb 2020
Race 6: Winds of Change
The competition remains tight as the trade winds bring relief and average knot speed of 11 for the majority of the teams. The lulls the fleet have been experiencing have…
3 Feb 2020
00º 00’ 0000”: Crossing The Line
The eleven-strong fleet have completed their final equator crossing at a latitude of 00º 00' 0000”, returning to the Northern Hemisphere, which means one important thing; the teams have all…
2 Feb 2020
Race 6: King Neptune and Scoring Gate Success
It’s been a busy day for the fleet. King Neptune has been dashing between the teams to test the equator crossing newbies and then bestowing them with shellback status, a…
1 Feb 2020
Race 6 - Welcome to the Northern Hemisphere and Long Live the King!
As the rest of the fleet enter the Northern Hemisphere, the teams are continuing to implement the best strategy to continuously improve their performance. However, the significance of this achievement…
31 Jan 2020
Race 6: Rinse and Repeat
Another day, another windhole. Life at sea had ground to a halt for the majority of the fleet over the course of the past 24 hours. And with the light…
30 Jan 2020
Race 6: Out of the Doldrums and onto the Scoring Gate
After a day at the races that saw a total shake up in the current overall race standings, the teams are striving to assert themselves in Race 6: The Sanya…
29 Jan 2020
Race 6: Getting up to Speed
The light at the end of the long Doldrums Corridor is starting to shine, with some teams having already gained freedom as they escape the calm and unpredictable conditions the…
28 Jan 2020
Race 6: Dodge-Squall
The Doldrums Corridor: the calmer part of the race with windless waters. Or is it? As the fleet approach north of the Doldrums Corridor, the teams reflect on the decision…
25 Jan 2020
New Year Celebrated On The Way to First Chinese Stopover
The start of the lunar new year will be observed across Asia this weekend and is a time for family. For the crew on board the yachts representing destinations in…
24 Jan 2020
Race 6: Storm Clouds, Squalls and Sunshine
The steady weather conditions have continued to affect the fleet as they sail in The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race. For now, the tussle at the top of the leaderboard continues…
22 Jan 2020
Race 6: Le Mans Race Start and Finding the Wind
The Clipper Race fleet has made its way through the beautiful Great Barrier Reef as they navigate away from Australia and start their route to China with the first stop…
20 Jan 2020
Race 6: Sanya Tropical Paradise Race Preview
The Whitsundays has delivered a feast for the senses, from the azure blue waters to the stunning natural landscapes of coast and islands, dotted with secluded beaches. Away from yacht…
13 Jan 2020
Clipper Race heads to boot Düsseldorf
Clipper Ventures is set to return to boot Düsseldorf , the worlds biggest boat show, this weekend. Running between 18-26 January 2020, boot attendees will have the opportunity to get…
13 Jan 2020
Unicef secures third place in gripping finale as Race 5 positions confirmed
After a gripping race and intense two day wait for both those which had arrived and the crew on board, Unicef crossed the finish line of Race 5 on 12/01/20…
12 Jan 2020
Whitsundays Welcome and Race 5 Prizegiving
The Airlie Beach foreshore came alive for the Whitsundays Clipper Race Carnival Welcome Event and Race 5 Prizegiving. As the seven Clipper Race teams which have arrived into the Whitsundays…
12 Jan 2020
The Whitsundays ETAs
Updated at 1050 UTC: 12/01/2020 Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest weather and the average speeds of the fleet. Weather and tidal conditions will cause…
10 Jan 2020
Race 5 Day 19: Reflections and Results
The first boat has now crossed the finish line of Race 5: The Heart of the Whitsundays and what a race it has been! Eating up the last of the…
9 Jan 2020
Race 5 Day 18: Poker Faces on for Final Stretch
It’s the final few days of Race 5: The Heart of The Whitsundays, and the heat is on for the teams as they desperately attempt to make gains for the…
8 Jan 2020
Race 5 Day 17: Just Keep Racing
With just around 400 nautical miles to go until the first yacht crosses the line of Race 5: The Heart Of The Whitsundays, it's an intense time for the fleet.…
7 Jan 2020
Race 5 Day 16: Any Way the Wind Blows: Inshore, offshore or down the line, which tactic will see success?
With just over three days to go until the first boats are expected to cross the finish line of Race 5: The Heart of the Whitsundays , it’s currently anyone’s…
6 Jan 2020
Race 5 Day 15: Decisions, decisions
On Day 15 of Race 5: The Heart of The Whitsundays, it's a time for tactical decisions as the race develops with currently just around 730 nautical miles to go…
5 Jan 2020
Race 5 Day 14: The Race Against Nature
The experience onboard during Race 5: The Whitsundays, Heart of the Great Barrier Reef will be one the crews will remember. On Day 14 of the race, the teams have…
3 Jan 2020
Race 5 Day 12: Snakes and Ladders
“Well we are a lot happier on board, there is finally wind!” exclaimed Josh Stickland, Skipper of Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam on the twelfth day of the 3,400nm Race…
2 Jan 2020
Fond memories of a Festive Fremantle
From a warm welcome to fond Freo farewells, it's fair to say that the Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew enjoyed a festive period to remember in the charming West Australian port…
31 Dec 2019
Race 5 Day 9: A New Year’s Eve of Firsts and Lasts
New Year's Eve 2019 has proved to be a milestone event for the Clipper Race Skippers, AQPs and Race Crew; in addition to taking a moment to reflect on the…
30 Dec 2019
Race 5 Day 8: Bracing for change
“Somewhere very close by, in the grey murk, a cold front is creeping up on us” says Zhuhai Skipper Nick Leggatt. After eight days of racing around the clock, change…
29 Dec 2019
Race 5 Day 7: Scoring Gate results are in!
On the seventh day of Race 5, GoToBermuda and H a Long Bay, Viet Nam continue to lead the charge as the fleet begins to converge ahead of rounding the…
28 Dec 2019
Race 5 Day 6: A Close Race East
Race 5: The Whitsundays, Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, is unfolding as a close race, with the majority of the fleet surfing their way east, towards Tasmania within close…
27 Dec 2019
Race 5 Day 5: Back to business
With the seasonal celebrations behind them, the Clipper Race teams are returning to a more typical standard of life on the ocean. Most teams have experienced the change in predicted…
26 Dec 2019
Race 5 Day 4: Boxing Day Sails
On the fourth day of Race 5: The Whitsundays, Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, spirits are high as the fleet reflects on the unique festive celebrations on board. Normal…
25 Dec 2019
Race 5: Day 3: Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! On day three of Race 5: The Whitsundays, Heart of the Great Barrier Reef race, the Clipper 2019-20 Crew have been celebrating Christmas at sea. Each team has…
24 Dec 2019
Race 5 Day 2: Together for Christmas
All Clipper Race teams are racing again and making their way to Airlie Beach meaning Race 5: The Whitsundays, Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, is officially on. The remaining…
24 Dec 2019
Festive Fremantle Race Start for Remaining Three Teams
Three festive Clipper Race teams departed Fremantle Sailing Club today. Wearing Christmas hats and big smiles, Visit Sanya, China , Punta del Este and Unicef are off and ready to…
21 Dec 2019
Prizegiving: Part Two
A ceremony took place today to mark the incredible achievements made by the final three teams that arrived into Fremantle over the last few days. Mark Light, Race Director kicked…
21 Dec 2019
Race 5: The Whitsundays, Heart of the Great Barrier Reef
Following a fantastic stay in the eclectic town of Fremantle where the crew have experienced everything from gorgeous beaches, selfies with Quokkas and excellent hospitality from the Fremantle Sailing Club,…
20 Dec 2019
Fremantle ETAs
Updated: 0230 UTC - 20/12/2019 Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest weather and the average speeds of the fleet. Weather and tidal conditions will cause…
18 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 31: Planning ahead
The three remaining Clipper Race teams are in the final days of the Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride, the distance now to finish is under 500nm to Fremantle for each.…
17 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 30: Southern (Ocean) Hospitality
The final few days of the Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride are upon the three remaining teams and thoughts are firmly on preparations for the next race, with welcome smooth…
17 Dec 2019
Winner of Roaring Forties Match Race Announced
After making fast progress from Cape Town, Punta del Este has been declared the winner of Roaring Forties Match Race. This follows the news that, due to light winds overnight,…
16 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 29: Reflecting On The Race
The yellow, blue and orange colours represent the three remaining Clipper Race teams on the Race Viewer, as they sail to Fremantle. Punta del Este, Unicef and Visit Sanya, China…
14 Dec 2019
Golden Hour Honours
On a balmy summer’s evening, the Clipper Race teams who have arrived into Western Australia and a large number of supporters came together on Fremantle Sailing Club’s Sunset Deck to…
14 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 27: Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint concludes
“The crew has been loving this intense sailing against time, looking at the weather forecast, our progression in the routing systems, trimming the sails every five minutes and keeping the…
14 Dec 2019
Clipper Race Update
Punta del Este and Visit Sanya, China are currently match racing each other for the Roaring Forties Match Race trophy and the former is also making good progress in the…
13 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 26: High Winds and High Spirits
Race 4: The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride continues for the trio of teams who are eagerly anticipating being reunited with the rest of the fleet in Fremantle. The experience…
13 Dec 2019
Update on Unicef
Due to light winds, flogging sails and the need to arrive into Fremantle in good time, Unicef has now accepted ninth place and switched on its engine. Unicef will most…
12 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 25: One last match race
Following the arrival of Seattle into Fremantle overnight, just three Clipper Race teams remain at sea, navigating their way towards Western Australia. Unicef, Punta del Este and Visit Sanya, China…
11 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 24: Milestones achieved and a new arrival into Fremantle
Dare To Lead has crossed the finish line into Fremantle this morning at 10:07 UTC and the team to claim seventh place in Race 4: Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride.…
10 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 23: Great minds think alike
Another day brings another new arrival into Fremantle, Australia. This morning it was Zhuhai’s turn to feel the exhilarating rush of crossing the finish line. Completing Race 4 in sixth…
9 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 22: Race within a Race
And then there were six! Following the nail-biting race for Race 4 podium positions over the weekend, arrivals continued into Fremantle overnight with GoToBermuda taking fourth place and WTC Logistics…
8 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 21: The Race to Fremantle continues
The Clipper Race has seen its first three arrivals into Fremantle but eight teams continue to navigate their way through their localised battles to the finish line. Each in a…
7 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 20: The Sleighs fly towards Fremantle
Day 20 of Race 4: The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride has thrown the fleet a mixed bag of conditions as they push forwards in the marathon to Fremantle. The…
6 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 19: Whether the weather will decide?
The finale for the frontrunners of the Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride is close and with only three nautical miles separating Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam and Qingdao, much of…
4 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 17: Stealth, the name of the game?
Front runner Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam, in its quest to win The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride has today gone into Stealth Mode*. This follows the trend set by…
4 Dec 2019
Royal Albert Dock confirmed as Race Finish for Unforgettable Finale
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has announced the Clipper 2019-20 Race Finish will be held at Royal Albert Dock (RAD) in the heart of the capital's Royal Docks.…
2 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 15: In Pictures
Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam has relinquished its windward position, and the lead, to Qingdao after completing the Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint. The chasing pack prepares to enter the…
1 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 14: A New Leader
After two weeks at sea, Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam has retaken the lead from close rival Qingdao in Race 4: the Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride. 18 nautical mile…
30 Nov 2019
Race 4 Day 13: Sprint or a stroll in the sunshine?
Lighter winds and sunshine greeted the teams towards the front of the pack on the thirteenth day of racing in The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride. It is time to…
29 Nov 2019
Race 4 Day 12: 50 Shades of Grey
“The sky is grey, the sea is grey, the squalls are grey.” Reports Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam Skipper Josh Stickland, on the twelfth day of racing from Cape Town…
28 Nov 2019
Race 4 Day 11: Happy Thanksgiving
The Clipper Race teams have many things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, on the racing front; a slight break in the tough squally conditions that they have been facing…
27 Nov 2019
Race 4 Day 10: Squalls, sails and hail
The leading teams are reaching the midway point of Leg 3, and with Clipper Race Meteorologist, Simon Rowell, calling the weather ‘fruity’, there were lots of individual sail battles for…
26 Nov 2019
Race 4 Day 9: What’s the Score?
The Scoring Gate results are in on Day 9 of Race 4: The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride. The Scoring Gate, which is positioned approximately 135 nm due north of…
26 Nov 2019
Unicef heading to Durban for Medevac
Update 17:15 26/11/2019 Unicef crew member, Andrew Toms, continues to be in a stable condition. The Unicef team is currently entering Durban harbour with an NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute)…
25 Nov 2019
Race 4 Day 8: Bonus Points
Leading the charge to Fremantle, for a fourth consecutive day, Qingdao held off Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam to cross the Scoring Gate first and stake a claim on the…
21 Nov 2019
Race 4 Day 4: Close Racing at the Top of the Leaderboard
“I feel we have poked the angry red dragon, Qingdao, and now I can feel them breathing down our necks!” This is what Josh Stickland, Skipper of Ha Long Bay,…
20 Nov 2019
Race 4 Day 3: Conditions Liven up as the Race Remains Tight
On the third day of Race 4: The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride, the upwind slam has subsided for most of the Clipper Race Crews, but whilst the fleet is…
18 Nov 2019
Race 4 Day 1: The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride gets Underway
Race 4: The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride, a 4,750 nautical mile ocean crossing from Cape Town, South Africa to Fremantle, Australia is underway. Yesterday the fleet left the V&A…
17 Nov 2019
CLIPPER RACE EMBARKS ON SOUTHERN OCEAN LEG
The highly-anticipated 4,750 nautical mile Southern Ocean stage of Clipper 2019-20 Race started in Cape Town today as the only global sailing race for non-professionals passes its quarter-way mark. Race…
11 Nov 2019
Race 3 Prizegiving
Following a tough 3,555 nautical mile race across the South Atlantic, the teams came together at the Shimmy Beach Club to celebrate the successes and achievements made during Race 3:…
11 Nov 2019
Cape Town ETAs
Zhuhai is the last team to arrive into the V&A Waterfront Cape Town, South Africa. Here is the latest estimated arrival time for the team. Please note that these are…
8 Nov 2019
Punta del Este Scoops Second Place into Cape Town as Unicef Takes Third
Punta del Este secured second place in the nail biting closing stages of Race 3 as the team held off Unicef and Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam in the tussle…
8 Nov 2019
Race 3 Day 16: Wind hole to slow finish?
It is day 16 of racing the second stage of the Clipper 2019-20 Race, and the aptly named Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown is drawing to a close. Qingdao has taken…
7 Nov 2019
Race 3 Day 15: The Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint Results Announced!
On Day 15 of Race 3: The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown, the results of the fleet’s efforts to cover the 335 nautical mile Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint in the…
5 Nov 2019
Race 3 Day 13: Surfing through the Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint
The majority of the fleet in The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown, is speeding through the Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint. It’s a closely fought bonus point battle and with still…
4 Nov 2019
Race 3 Day 12: The Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint Begins
On Day 12 of The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown, the fleet are recovering from intense weather conditions as they gear up for a chance to gain extra points in the…
2 Nov 2019
Race 3 Day 10: Highlights in pictures
With one storm down, and another approaching on the horizon, the Clipper Race fleet has been tackling eight metre high waves - that’s taller than an average two-storey house! The…
1 Nov 2019
Race 3 Day 9: White Knuckle Ride as Teams Reach Halfway Point to Cape Town
“Man, this isn’t a wave, it’s a ski slope.” This observation, from a crew member on board Seattle , sums up the last 24 hours hours for the majority of…
30 Oct 2019
Vote for Clipper Race!
Clipper Race On Board Reporter (OBR) Cherie Bridges is spending eleven months on board with each of the eleven team years as they race around the world. Her mission is…
30 Oct 2019
Race 3 Day 7: Scoring Gate Results Confirmed
Scoring Gate results for Race 3: The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown are in as pressure readings on barometers drop and wind speeds increase with the arrival of the forecasted low…
29 Oct 2019
Race 3 Day 6: Charge for the Scoring Gate
The battle to claim the first points of Race 3: The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown is raging with six of the eleven teams making their way to the scoring gate.…
28 Oct 2019
Race 3 Day 5: The calm before the storm
As forecast, the Clipper Race fleet is experiencing much lighter conditions on the fifth day of Race 3:The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown. The leaderboard continues to fluctuate and sees V…
27 Oct 2019
Race 3 Day 4: North South Divide
The early stages of Race 3: The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown have been dominated by the decision of which route to take to Cape Town; the most direct, via the…
26 Oct 2019
Race 3 Day 3: Snakes and ladders
On the third day of Race 3: The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown, it is all change at the top of the leaderboard as the fleet continues to gybe its way…
25 Oct 2019
Race 3 Day 2: Surf’s up
The fleet has been ticking of the miles in the first 48 hours of Race 3: Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown, with the two South African skippers leading the charge to…
24 Oct 2019
Race 3 Day 1: East or south east, that is the question
Race 3: The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown from the Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este to Cape Town, South Africa, is in its opening stages and already it is clear…
23 Oct 2019
The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown Has Begun
A day charged with emotion and pride has been witnessed in Punta del Este today as the crew of non-professional sailors set off for the second leg of the Clipper…
23 Oct 2019
Race 3: The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown
After an incredible stopover in Punta del Este , crew are making their final preparations ahead of Race 3. The teams will depart Yacht Club Punta del Este today (Wednesday…
22 Oct 2019
Skipper thoughts ahead of Race 3
The eleven Clipper Race Skippers have had their penultimate briefing ahead of Race 3 from Punta del Este, Uruguay to Cape Town, South Africa. Following a busy week of celebrations…
16 Oct 2019
Yacht Club Punta del Este puts on Prizegiving Extravaganza
After arriving safely and swiftly into the Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este, following a 5,200 nautical mile-long marathon across the Atlantic Ocean, a fantastic evening of celebrations and formal…
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…
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
A guided tour of a Clipper 70 with Unicef Skipper Ian Wiggin
Ever wondered what the Clipper Race yachts were actually like? Thanks to Unicef Skipper Ian Wiggin, here's your chance to tour a Clipper 70 without even having to leave the…
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…
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…
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
Portimão Labelled a Huge Success
The verdict is in; the Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew have deemed the inaugural Portimão stopover a huge success! The fleet and more than 200 crew from 35 different countries called…
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
Clipper Race Teams Impress During Portimão Rally
With Portimão putting on yet another perfect day, it was time for some of the teams to test out the excellent sailing conditions the Algarve is known for. A mixture…
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
The Clipper 2019-20 Race fleet departs London
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…
16 Aug 2019
Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew: Christian Andrew
Name: Christian Andrew Age: 49 Occupation: Police Officer Hometown: Hertfordshire Legs: 5 and 6 Team: Unicef Race Crew member, Christian Andrew is swapping detecting crimes for detecting weather patterns as…
15 Aug 2019
Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew: Sarah Worby
Name: Sarah Worby Age: 26 Occupation: Travel Consultant Hometown: Epping Green, Essex Leg: 8 Team: UNICEF Stepping into her Father’s footsteps, who raced in the previous two editions of the…
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…
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…
26 Apr 2019
‘Big blue boat’ to race 40,000 miles around the world for Unicef UK
Unicef UK has been announced as a team entry in the Clipper 2019-20 Race. This will be the third consecutive edition in which a Unicef UK yacht will take to…
3 Apr 2019
Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers: Ian Wiggin
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 Ian Wiggin. Ian ‘Wiggy’…
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.…
21 Feb 2019
Fundraising Begins Again for Unicef
During the Clipper 2017-18 Race, crew, supporters and race partners showed their support and raised more than £374,000. As the fleet raced to different countries around the world, crew visited…
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 Aug 2022
The Clipper Race once again celebrates a LegenDerry stopover
The Derry~Londonderry stopover is a highly anticipated port of call during the Clipper Race, and for good reason. Each time the fleet arrives in the Northern Irish city, it receives…
20 Jul 2022
Prizegiving takes centre stage in Derry~Londonderry
The Foyle waterside was alive with joyous festivities this evening, as the penultimate prizegiving ceremony of the Clipper 2019-20 Race was held on the opening day of the Foyle Maritime…
1 May 2022
Clipper Race departs Seattle in style
Seattle’s waterfront, at Bell Harbor Marina, was a hive of excitement as the crew prepared to take on the long-awaited seventh stage of the Clipper Race: The USA Coast-to-Coast Leg.…
30 Apr 2022
Racing Thoughts: Skippers and AQPs on Race 11: The Seattle Pacific Challenge
After a spectacular stopover in Seattle, each of the Clipper Race teams leaving today are completing final preparations ahead of Race 11: The Seattle Pacific Challenge. Following a busy few…
25 Apr 2022
Continued: Teams arrive into Seattle after epic North Pacific Marathon
Following Punta del Este , fourth placed Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam made its way into Bell Harbor Marina before Seattle arrived to a particularly warm welcome in its home…
25 Apr 2022
Teams arrive into Seattle after epic North Pacific marathon
After an incredibly close finish to the longest race of the Clipper 2019-20 Race, a 6,100 nautical mile marathon through one of the most inhospitable places on Earth - the…
3 Mar 2020
Leg 4 Penalty Points
The Clipper Race Committee has finalised the list of penalty points that will be deducted from the teams following the assessment of damages and repairs needed after Leg 4. Leg…
14 Feb 2020
Race 6: The Race Remains
WTC Logistics, Qingdao and Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam have arrived into Subic Bay, Philippines securing first, second and third podium places respectively in Race 6. Visit Sanya, China crossed…
13 Feb 2020
Race 6: All change at the top
The competition at the top of the current race standings couldn’t be closer. Hit refresh on the Clipper Round the World, Race Viewer and the four leading teams seem to…
9 Feb 2020
Meet the team: Della Parsons, Crew Recruitment Director
Mark Twain said “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”. This is certainly true for everyone at the Clipper…
7 Feb 2020
Halfway around the world
Back in the day, if you went to the cinema halfway through the film, the lights would come on and it would be time for the interval. The Clipper Race…
6 Feb 2020
Race 6 Day 15: Catch the WInd
The competition continues to thrill as the teams sail north west of the equator towards Subic Bay in the Philippines and for the majority of the fleet, it couldn’t be…
3 Feb 2020
Race 6: Starry nights, Stealth mode and speedy sailing
Oh what a night! As David Bowie sang ‘The Stars (Are Out Tonight)’ and the night sky has been charming the teams in the most glorious way. GoToBermuda Skipper, David…
27 Jan 2020
Race 6: Busy days and Invisible bungee cords
It was another busy day for the Clipper Race fleet as it continued its way through the Doldrums Corridor and across the Solomon Sea. The battle for first place in…
26 Jan 2020
Race 6: Closer than Close
Race 6: The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race continues to thrill as the fleet navigate towards and into the Doldrums Corridor. Most teams report being in close proximity to each other…
25 Jan 2020
Race 6: Showers, Squalls and Shortbread
Well, it has been an extremely busy 24 hours for the fleet as they sail in The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race. The slow conditions continue to frustrate and this has…
5 Dec 2019
Race 4 Day 18: All eyes on Fremantle
As ETA's are now in frequent circulation, the competitive side of The Clipper Race remains ever present in the minds of all teams battling in the The Marlow Southern Ocean…
13 Oct 2019
Crowds Gather as More Teams Race into Punta del Este
Hundreds of locals lined the walls of Yacht Club Punta del Este today to welcome in the next five teams to race into the Uruguayan city. Dare To Lead took…
11 Sep 2019