26 Jul 2024

Instant reactions to the closing of the Clipper 2023-24 Race

And just like that... 326 days, 40,000nm, six oceans and six continents later... Race 14, and the Clipper 2023-24 Race is complete. What an incredible eleven months. Here's what our Skippers and AQP's had to say from the Finish Line... Second placed Perseverance Skipper, Ineke van der Weijden, said: "This was easily the most intense race I have done as…

26 Jul 2024

UNICEF takes the win on Race 14!

It's a huge congratulations to Dan, Laura and the UNICEF team as they take the top spot on Race 14 - the final race of the 2023-24 edition! This is…

26 Jul 2024

Important update for the finish of Race 14

The Clipper Race Office has been closely monitoring the predicted weather on the Race 14 course and there is an easing wind from midnight onwards. This would impede the progress…

24 Jul 2024

PENALTY POINTS ANNOUNCED FOR LEG 8

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 for Leg 8 –…

24 Jul 2024

Race 14 Update: We have a split in the fleet

We have a split in the fleet. As the light winds off the Irish coast are replaced by the low pressure's southerly breeze, the first tactical options of Race 14 have presented themselves. With the wind now on the bow, the Perseverance team was the first to make a move, tacking over onto starboard towards the southeast. In a move…

23 Jul 2024

Race 14 Update: The Barometer is rising

The barometer is rising and not only in the nav station. Race 14, the final race in this 40, 000 nautical mile epic around the world challenge, is well underway…

21 Jul 2024

Race 14: Start Line report

Under a dramatic sky and within the stunning scenic backdrop around Ardmucknish Bay, the eleven strong Clipper Race fleet hoisted sails and prepared its approach to the final Race Start of the circumnavigation. The forecasted 12-14 knot southwesterly wind, initially gusting up to 20 knots, led some of the teams to choose to reef down the mainsail and choose mid-sized…

21 Jul 2024

Oban bids the Clipper Race a fond farewell after first Scottish stopover

The weather didn’t dampen spirits as crowds lined the streets of Oban for the Clipper Race’s departure from its inaugural Scottish stopover. Image: Crowds line the walls of North Pier…

21 Jul 2024

All eyes on Race 14

All eyes on Race 14 After thirteen races, over 40,000nm of ocean racing and six ocean crossings, it’s time for the eleven Clipper Race teams to focus on the final…

17 Jul 2024

Clipper Race Grand Finale Suhaili Experience

Want to experience the Clipper 2023-24 Race Grand Finale with the first man to sail solo around the world, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston? In a Clipper Race first, we are auctioning…

17 Jul 2024

​Race 13 Ocean Sprint Results

During each stage of the Clipper Race, teams can accrue extra bonus points above and beyond leader board position points, through a series of tactical elements. One of these is…

17 Jul 2024

Penultimate Prizegiving in Oban

Taking over Corran Halls, Oban, it was a bonny Scottish Prizegiving for Leg 8 Race Crew, as bagpipers guided the way for Race 13: Oban Atlantic Homecoming celebrations. Some 200…

14 Jul 2024

Clipper Race fleet arrives in Oban for first time in race history

This weekend saw the arrival of the Clipper Race fleet in Oban, Scotland, for the first time in race history. Locals, friends and families of the sailors lined the walls…

12 Jul 2024

Oban ETAs

Updated ETAs for the fleet's arrival in Oban: Correct as of 0900 LT on 11 July. Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest weather and the…

10 Jul 2024

Race 13 update: ​It’s north versus south

It's north versus south. Simple as that. If you want to know what's happening on the racecourse mid Atlantic, don't look at the Race 13: Oban Atlantic Homecoming leaderboard. A…

9 Jul 2024

Oban: What’s on during the inaugural Scottish stopover?

Whilst Oban may be the final stopover destination of the global Clipper 2023-24 Race route before returning to Portsmouth, it is certainly set to be a stopover to remember as…

27 Jun 2024

Race 13 is on!

The last ocean crossing and Race 13 is on! The Le Mans Start took place approximately 50 nautical miles out to sea from Chesapeake Bay at 10:00 East Coast Time…

26 Jun 2024

​Race conditions rundown of Race 13: Oban Atlantic Homecoming

After a truly awesome stopover in the US capital, attention has turned to the final stages of the Clipper Race, and the imminent Race 13 across the North Atlantic to…

26 Jun 2024

​Monumental send off for Clipper Race crew as they depart DC

The first ever Washington, DC stopover and Clipper Race Fleet Week in the US capital was sensational. Clipper Race crew certainly made the most of this brand-new stopover and everything…

25 Jun 2024

​Hear from the sailing pros ahead of Race 13: Oban Atlantic Homecoming

It's the final day here in Washington, DC, and after an incredible stopover in the US capital, all eyes are on the final ocean crossing of the circumnavigation and the…

22 Jun 2024

Double DC Prizegiving

District Pier at The Wharf in Washington, DC was alive with celebration as Race Crew, Officials, Supporters and Team and Host Port Partner Events DC gathered for the Clipper Race…

17 Jun 2024

Kickstart of DC’s Fleet Week as Clipper Race arrives in city

After a short, sharp and punchy 1,560nm race up from Panama, the eagerly anticipated Washington, DC stopover has finally begun. Race 12 arrivals day started with the Woodrow Wilson Memorial…

14 Jun 2024

Washington, DC ETAs

The latest ETAs for the fleet's arrival at The Wharf in Washington, DC are in. (Correct as of 0600 LT/1000 UTC on 13 June 2024) Please note that these are…

7 Jun 2024

Capital start for Race 12: Come Sea DC Cup

Race 12: Come Sea DC Cup got underway today, 7 June, at 1700 UTC. Commencing offshore by means of a Le Mans Start, the starting procedure was managed by nominated…

7 Jun 2024

Race 12: Come Sea DC Cup Preview

Transiting the Panama Canal has brought the Clipper Race fleet back to the Atlantic Ocean, a momentous occasion for all on board and for the circumnavigation. The last time the…

6 Jun 2024

The Sailing Professionals on Race 12: A race of two halves

Whilst in Panama for the canal transit the Clipper Race’s professional sailing staff, made up of Race Skippers and AQPs, looked ahead to Race 12: Come Sea DC Cup and…

5 Jun 2024

​Clipper Race fleet transits Panama Canal

The Panama Canal, a bucket list tick for many sailors, is one of the most famous waterways in the world. For the intrepid Clipper Race crew sailing on Leg 7…

31 May 2024

Panama ETAs

The latest ETAs for the fleet's arrival at the Flamenco Marina in Panama are in. (Correct as of 0800 LT / 1300 UTC on 31 May 2024) Please note that…

24 May 2024

OCEAN SPRINT RESULTS FOR RACE 11 REVEALED

Ocean Sprint results are traditionally announced at Prizegiving, with teams eagerly awaiting the results which are kept secret by the Race Office until the event. However, Prizegiving for Races 11…

23 May 2024

Fickle winds make for Race 11 finish theatrics

Bekezela accepts eleventh place on Race 11 Once tenth placed boat Washington, DC had crossed the Finish Line for Race 11: #SailConnected with SENA, Bekezela declared it would accept eleventh…

23 May 2024

Podium complete for Race 11 after a nail-biting finish

Finishing just over three hours behind Race 11 winner Qingdao , it’s another strong finish and podium in the bag for the Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam team. The Vietnamese…

22 May 2024

Race 11: #SailConnected with SENA - Day 18 Update

With the announcement that Mandatory Finishing Gate 2 will be where this race from Seattle to Panama will come to a close, it’s not just the air temperature that will…

22 May 2024

​The battle is on: Race 11 to finish at Mandatory Finish Gate 2

After almost 4,000nm of racing, the decision has been made by the Clipper Race Committee that Race 11: #SailConnected with SENA, will end at Mandatory Finish Gate 2. With the…

17 May 2024

Penalty Points announced for Leg 6  

The Clipper Race Committee has finalised the list of penalty points that will be deducted from certain teams following the assessment of damages and repairs needed for Leg 6 (Zhuhai to…

7 May 2024

​A Le Mans Start, orcas and a touch of the green monster: Race 11 gets underway

After bidding farewell to Seattle, USA, on Friday May, the eleven-strong fleet made its way to the start line for Race 11: #StayConnected with SENA. The 4,000nm race down the…

3 May 2024

​The Sailing Professionals on Race 11: Tricky, frustrating, hot

“It’s a gloriously sunny day here in Seattle and we are about to set off on probably my favourite and the most interesting race of the Clipper Race. It is…

3 May 2024

​Race 11 Conditions

Race 11: #SailConnected with SENA is one of two races that forms the seventh leg of the global route, and will see the eleven-strong fleet race over 4,000 nautical miles…

28 Apr 2024

Ocean Sprint results for Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance

The Ocean Sprint results for Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance were revealed at the prizegiving in Seattle. The Ocean Sprint for Race 10 was between 146°W and 136°W…

25 Apr 2024

​Seattle by night: Back-to-back arrivals into Bell Harbour Marina

Whilst the sun had set, the vibrant city lights came to life as Seattle's skyline was the backdrop for most of the fleet arrivals. After finishing Race 10 in such…

23 Apr 2024

Seattle ETAs

The latest ETAs for the fleet's arrival in Seattle are in. These are correct as of 23 April at 1300 UTC, 2000 UTC. Unfortunately, only Race Officials will be allowed…

21 Apr 2024

Race 10 Day 25 Update

It’s all cloak and daggers as we start the beginning of the end of Race 10: The Ultimate test of Perseverance. On Sunday at 10:00 UTC, which is the middle…

15 Apr 2024

​Déjà vu: Clipper Race fleet crosses the International Date Line

If you could live one day again, what day would it be? It’s a question most people will only ever fantasise about, however this weekend Clipper Race crew reached a…

11 Apr 2024

Scoring Gate results - Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance

The Scoring Gate results for Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance are in. Situated approximately one-third of the way across the vast North Pacific Ocean, the Scoring Gate was…

28 Mar 2024

​Le Mans start kicks off Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance

The race that will see the eleven-strong Clipper Race fleet cross the North Pacific Ocean has officially begun. Due to very light winds and low visibility, the Le Mans start…

27 Mar 2024

Next stop North Pacific- Clipper Race fleet departs Qingdao bound for world’s biggest ocean

The Qingdao stopover is not only iconic in that it has a long-standing history with the Clipper Race and is famed for giving the fleet the biggest reception, it’s also…

26 Mar 2024

Skipper thoughts ahead of Race 10:  The Ultimate Test of Perseverance

As the teams make the final preparations for the toughest race of the circumnavigation, we caught up with the Skippers and First Mates ahead of Race 10: The Ultimate Test…

25 Mar 2024

​Show-stopping Qingdao Prizegiving ceremony

Following a memorable arrival ceremony to welcome each of the eleven Clipper Race teams to Qingdao, the prestigious celebrations continued with the Race 9: Sailing City – Qingdao Cup Prizegiving…

24 Mar 2024

The fleet is complete in Qingdao!

After a demanding ten-day race through the bustling shipping channels and fishing fleets of the China Sea, and covering over 1,350 nautical miles, all eleven teams have triumphantly reached Qingdao,…

21 Mar 2024

Qingdao ETAs

Please see below the latest ETAs for the fleet's arrival in Qingdao (correct as of 0100UTC on 21/03/24) Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest weather…

12 Mar 2024

Goodbye Zhuhai!

As the fleet departs Zhuhai, the lively departure ceremony saw the marina walls lined with hundreds of spectators, including Jiuzhou Zhuhai officials, Race Crew supporters and newly recruited Clipper Race…

11 Mar 2024

​Race Conditions and Skipper thoughts- Race 9: Sailing City – Qingdao Cup

The Zhuhai stopover has drawn to a close, with teams spending time exploring the city and surrounds, and preparing for some tough races ahead. With final briefings now complete, the…

9 Mar 2024

Zhuhai Prizegiving

The Zhuhai Prizegiving was long awaited and did not disappoint. A packed banquet hall of Race Crew, supporters, Race Officials and dignitaries from the Zhuhai Organising Committee celebrated the achievements…

7 Mar 2024

IWD2024: Celebrating women in sailing

When Race Crew step on board to join their team they soon discover gender does not matter. Not one bit. All crew have to undergo and pass the four levels…

6 Mar 2024

​Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam winners of Race 8: Sprint to the City of a Hundred Islands

It’s third times a charm for Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam as it is named winner of Race 8: Sprint to the City of a Hundred Islands and marking its…

5 Mar 2024

​Clipper 2023-24 Race circumnavigation reaches halfway mark

Having faced some of Mother Nature’s most testing weather conditions, in some of the most remote areas of the planet, the Clipper Race has passed the halfway point of the…

5 Mar 2024

Race 8 course shortening

The Clipper Race Committee has been closely monitoring the fleet’s progress and the weather forecast and has taken the decision to shorten Race 8. This is due to a large…

2 Mar 2024

​Le Mans Start for Race 8: Sprint to the City of a Hundred Islands

After a fantastic stopover in Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam it was time to for Race Crew to hit the high seas once again as Race 8: Sprint to the…

2 Mar 2024

So long, Ha Long Bay

After an unforgettable two weeks in the beautiful Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam, the Clipper Race fleet has embarked on its next race, setting sail towards Zhuhai, China in a…

1 Mar 2024

​Prestigious Prizegiving in Ha Long Bay

Red carpet, glittering chandeliers, a banquet of local delicacy… it must be the Race 7: Endless Discovery in Ha Long Bay Prizegiving! An event fit for the stars; the prestigious…

27 Feb 2024

​Embracing Ha Long Bay: Race Crew experience best of Quang Ninh Province

As part of the Clipper Race’s stopover in Ha Long Bay, the Quang Ninh Online News offered Race Crew the chance to visit the pride of Ha Long Bay’s tourist…

23 Feb 2024

Teams receive a heroes welcome in Ha Long Bay

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Ha Long Bay's majestic landscapes, Quang Ninh People’s Committee and Quang Ninh Tourism Department hosted a special Welcome Ceremony for the Clipper Race Crew.…

22 Feb 2024

Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam team secures fifth place in homecoming

The majestic islands of Ha Long Bay welcomed home its namesake yacht as it sailed into the port in fifth place during the latest leg of the Clipper Round the…

19 Feb 2024

Arrivals continue into ​Ha Long Bay

The rest of the fleet have arrived in Ha Long Bay, following a gruelling 4,000nm race from Airlie Beach in Australia. PERSEVERANCE - 4th PLACE Next to cross the Finish…

18 Feb 2024

Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam ETAs

Please see below the latest ETAs for the fleet's arrival in Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam (correct as of 18/02/24 1100UTC). Please note that these are best estimates based on…

7 Feb 2024

Fond farewell to Southern Hemisphere as fleet crosses the equator

A momentous occasion in any sailors’ career, the Clipper Race fleet has officially crossed the equator, for the second and final time of the circumnavigation, crossing from the Southern Hemisphere…

29 Jan 2024

​Race 7: Endless Discovery in Ha Long Bay, sets sail with a thrilling Le Mans Start

Leg 5 of the Clipper 2023-24 Race got underway at midnight UTC on 28 January by way of a Le Mans Start to kick off Race 7. A Le Mans…

28 Jan 2024

Race 7: Endless Discovery in Ha Long Bay – Race Conditions

The Clipper Race fleet prepared to embark on Leg 5, the Asia Pacific Leg. This leg is renowned as the most fast paced of the entire circumnavigation, promising a rollercoaster…

27 Jan 2024

​Skipper and AQP thoughts ahead of Race 7 to Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam

Race 7 is the first instalment of Leg 5:Asia Pacific Challenge which sees the eleven Clipper Race teams embark on a4,515-nautical-mile marathon to Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. This race will…

26 Jan 2024

Yacht Club Punta del Este Plays Joker in Race 7: Endless Discovery in Ha Long Bay

In a bold move that could potentially change the trajectory of their Clipper Race adventure, Yacht Club Punta del Este has decided to play its Joker in Race 7. This…

26 Jan 2024

Goodbye Coral Sea Marina its been a blast

It’s goodbye Coral Sea Marina and back to the Coral Sea proper as the Clipper Race fleet bids farewell to a picture-perfect stopover in Airlie Beach and heads for Race…

22 Jan 2024

​Clipper Race crew cruise out to Great Barrier Reef

Clipper Race crew got to switch racing for cruising, with the opportunity to soak up the best of the Whitsundays on a trip to the Great Barrier Reef as part…

22 Jan 2024

Race 7 departure update

The Clipper Race is currently monitoring an imminent tropical low-pressure system which is likely to develop into a cyclone. The timing of this depression will impact the departure for Race…

17 Jan 2024

​Put another Prizegiving on the barbie!

With the whole fleet of Clipper Race yachts alongside in the Coral Sea Marina, and the tropical lushness of the Whitsundays in the background, it was time to celebrate Race…

16 Jan 2024

Clipper Race teams arrive in Airlie Beach

It’s been a busy night and morning of arrivals in Airlie Beach as Clipper Race teams continued to arrive thick and fast. Following the podium places, it was Qingdao that…

15 Jan 2024

Airlie Beach ETAs

Please see below the latest ETAs for the fleet's arrival in Airlie Beach following Race 6. Please note these are subject to change. Keep up with the latest on the…

10 Jan 2024

Race 6 Conditions – Newcastle to Airlie Beach

Race 6, from Newcastle to Airlie Beach, started today, with the fire of a cannon off the city’s Fort Scratchley. The 950nm sprint is one of the shortest stages in…

10 Jan 2024

​Thank you, Newcastle!

And just like that, after an incredible week at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, the lines have slipped, the team songs have been sung and the Clipper Race fleet is on…

10 Jan 2024

​The sprint is on: Clipper Race fleet heads for Airlie Beach in short, tactical offshore race

A cannon blast on Fort Scratchley, Newcastle, marked the start of the sixth stage of the Clipper 2023-24 Race. With an OCS (on course side) from PSP Logistics , it…

9 Jan 2024

​Skipper and AQP thoughts ahead of Race 6 to Airlie Beach

It’s prep day at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, and the mood across the Clipper Race crew has definitely turned to less about the beach and more about the race ahead.…

5 Jan 2024

Another Prizegiving down-under: Race 5: Sta-Lok Endurance Test results celebrated at NCYC

As the sun set on Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (NCYC) celebrations for the Race 5: Sta-Lok Endurance Test Prizegiving begins! With the last of the fleet arriving in the early…

4 Jan 2024

Newcastle Arrivals - 4 January

The next and final batch of arrivals into Newcastle saw warm welcomes all around for the crew as they completed Race 5: Sta-Lok Endurance Test- a race that has been…

3 Jan 2024

Fleet ETAS: Newcastle

Please see below the latest ETAs for the fleet's arrival in Newcastle following Race 5: Sta-Lok Endurance Test. Please note these are subject to change. Keep up with the latest…

19 Dec 2023

Don’t forget us Santa! Next stop Newcastle for Clipper Race as teams depart to spend Christmas at sea

It’s onwards to Newcastle, NSW as the Clipper Race fleet today (December 19) embarked on the first race of Leg 4: the Australian Coast-to-Coast Leg. As family, friends and loved…

19 Dec 2023

​Skipper thoughts ahead of Race 5: Sta-Lok Endurance Test  

The eleven Clipper Race teams are now underway. Following a final briefing, tinsel stowed away and final goodbyes on the pontoon in Fremantle, it’s time for Race 5: Sta-Lok Endurance…

18 Dec 2023

Clipper Race teams get ready for Race 5: Sta-Lok Endurance Test

Following a scorching stopover in Fremantle, Skippers, AQPs and Clipper Race crew are making the final preparations ahead of the fourth leg of the circumnavigation. Leg 4 kicks off with…

17 Dec 2023

​Time penalty applied to Qingdao for Race 4

During the final stages of Race 4, Qingdao inadvertently broke the 3nm Exclusion Zone from land (clearly laid out in the Course Instructions) when passing to the north of Rottnest…

15 Dec 2023

An epic prizegiving down under

A balmy Perth summers evening was the perfect backdrop to celebrate the achievements of Leg 3 Race Crew and the epic crossing of the Roaring Forties at the Race 4:…

13 Dec 2023

Fleet ETAs: Fremantle

Please see below the latest ETAs for the fleet's arrival in Fremantle following Race 4: Marlow Roaring Forties Challenge. Please note these are subject to change. Keep up with the…

6 Dec 2023

Clipper Race heading to Fremantle, WA

The Clipper Round the World Yacht race and its intrepid crew members are set to arrive in Fremantle from 9 December following an epic race from Cape Town, South Africa,…

6 Dec 2023

​Penalty points issued for Legs 1 and 2

The Clipper Race Committee has finalised the list of penalty points that will be deducted from the teams. This is following the assessment of damages and repairs needed since leaving…

29 Nov 2023

Race 4 Day 11: Scoring Gate Results are in!

It's Day 11 of Race 4: Marlow Roaring Forties Challenge, and the Scoring Gate Results are in! Could it be said that Dare To Lead stealthed to perfection? Skipper Ryan…

18 Nov 2023

Next stop Australia: Clipper Race teams embark on huge race across the Roaring Forties

The Clipper 2023-24 Race has passed its quarter-way mark as teams embarked today (18 November) on the 4,750nm Roaring Forties stage of the race from Cape Town, South Africa to…

18 Nov 2023

Race 4: Marlow Roaring Forties Challenge - thoughts from the fleet

The eleven Clipper Race Skippers have had their final briefing ahead of Race 4: Marlow Roaring Forties Challenge from Cape Town, South Africa to Fremantle, Australia. Following a busy week…

13 Nov 2023

The final showdown: Race 3 Prizegiving

Overlooking Table Bay, Race Crew gathered to celebrate the achievements of Race 3 and the South Atlantic Ocean crossing. Set within the V&A Waterfront, Sevruga Restaurant hosted the Prizegiving for…

13 Nov 2023

Race 3: TIMEZERO South Atlantic Showdown Ocean Sprint – Top points for Perseverance! 

The Ocean Sprint results for Race 3: The TIMEZERO South Atlantic Showdown were revealed at the prizegiving in Cape Town on Saturday night. For Race 3, the Ocean Sprint was…

10 Nov 2023

Yacht Club Punta del Este, Bekezela and Qingdao arrive in Cape Town after South Atlantic race

It’s Day 2 of arrivals and after over 3,500 miles of ocean racing, the remaining Clipper Race teams are arriving in Cape Town to warm hospitality, cold beverages and some…

10 Nov 2023

Cape Town, South Africa, 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 cause these times to change. For…

9 Nov 2023

Zhuhai sails into Cape Town in third place

Sailing into into the Mother City in third place was Zhuhai , gaining the team its first podium result of the Clipper 2023-24 Race. The team, representing the Chinese city…

3 Nov 2023

The Clipper Race is returning to Cape Town, bringing home two South African Skippers and multiple South African crew

Image: The epic Table Mountain that overlooks Cape Town After the action-packed stopover in Punta del Este, Uruguay, the fleet is now closing in on Cape Town, taking on the…

30 Oct 2023

Race 3 Day 9: Scoring Gate results are in

It's Day 9 of Race 3: TIMEZERO South Atlantic Showdown and the Scoring Gate results are in. The closely fought battle for the Scoring Gate between Perseverance and Dare To…

26 Oct 2023

Race 3 update: Stop go, stop go

Stop go, stop go. That's been the theme of this race to Cape Town so far, but could that be about to change? On day five of Race 3: TIMEZERO…

25 Oct 2023

Weather update: A challenging 24 hours for the Clipper Race fleet

The South Atlantic is living up to its expectations of unpredictable weather. Over the first few days of Race 3: TIMEZERO South Atlantic Showdown the fleet has had to manage…

25 Oct 2023

Punta del Este beach clean // Eco Kermesse in aid of UNICEF

Beach cleans are always an important event in the Clipper Race stopover calendar, and the recent beach clean in Punta del Este saw a large number of Race Crew join…

24 Oct 2023

Making old sails ‘Oarsome’ again

Sailing into the Clipper 2023-24 Race merchandise collection are the incredibly unique tote bag, wash bag and laptop sleeves which are being sold in aid of UNICEF and making use…

22 Oct 2023

An electric send off from Punta del Este

It’s been an emotional day in Punta del Este, Uruguay, as eleven teams docked out to embark on Leg 2, and third race of the circumnavigation, heading to Cape Town,…

21 Oct 2023

Looking ahead to Race 3: TIMEZERO South Atlantic Showdown

Following an incredible stopover in Punta del Este, filled with true Uruguayan hospitality, celebration and a jam-packed programme of activities, all focus is now on the third race of the…

17 Oct 2023

A true fiesta for Punta del Este prizegiving

A Punta del Este prizegiving extravaganza celebrated Race 2: Hundred Years Cup. The highly anticipated event brought together Clipper Race crew, supporters, Yacht Club Punta del Este members and Clipper…

17 Oct 2023

Ocean Sprint results are IN! 

The Race 2: Hundred Years Cup Ocean Sprint results were revealed at Prizegiving in Punta del Este last night, after a highly anticipated wait from Clipper Race crew. The first…

13 Oct 2023

Punta del Este, Uruguay 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 cause these times to change. For…

12 Oct 2023

Perseverance scoops second place on Race 2: Hundred Years Cup

After an epic battle to the finish line, Perseverance has taken second place on the Race 2: Hundred Years Cup – making it the team’s second podium appearance on the…

12 Oct 2023

Yacht Club Punta del Este wins race into home port

Yacht Club Punta del Este has been crowned the winning team of Race 2: Hundred Years Cup. The Uruguayan team entry representing the Yacht Club Punta del Este triumphantly sailed…

10 Oct 2023

Race reflections: Helming at night

Race 2: Hundred Years Cup has provided some of the best downwind spinnaker runs that Race Crew can experience. Having the yacht surfing down cresting waves and hearing the wake…

9 Oct 2023

Weather update: the fleet face the Sudestada

It’s been quite the 24 hours for the Clipper Race fleet as a climatic weather front known as a Sudestada has washed over it, causing heavy rain, strong wind shifts…

6 Oct 2023

CLIPPER RACE OFFICE INSIGHT – RACE 2: HUNDRED YEARS CUP – DAY 22

“One thing is for sure… the racing is not done yet, and there may be many more twists and turns to come in Race 2: Hundred Years Cup.” In the…

5 Oct 2023

CLIPPER RACE OFFICE INSIGHT – RACE 2: HUNDRED YEARS CUP – DAY 20

With the teams now over halfway on their passage towards Punta Del Este, Deputy Race Director, Dale Smyth gives an update on what's to be expected over the next few…

2 Oct 2023

A warm welcome to the Southern Hemisphere Shellbacks! 

A momentous occasion in any sailors’ career, the Clipper Race fleet has officially crossed the equator. The equator is a 24,901-mile-long line that is equidistant from the North and South…

29 Sep 2023

Clipper Race Office Insight – Race 2: Hundred Years Cup – day 15

Deputy Race Director, Dale Smyth, gives us his insight into the conditions ahead for the fleet as the teams head towards the Equator: As the fleet exits the huge hurdle…

26 Sep 2023

Down in the doldrums…

Teams are now starting to hit the doldrums (official name is the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone or ITCZ) – a low pressure trough where there is minimal wind due to…

26 Sep 2023

Puerto Sherry proves to be the perfect stopover

As the fleet settles into Race 2: Hundred Years Cup, the Puerto Sherry stopover will no doubt seem a distant memory to many as daily life on board resumes. However,…

22 Sep 2023

Race 2: Hundred Years Cup Scoring Gate results are in!

The Scoring Gate results are in for Race 2: Hundred Years Cup, and in a close battle the points were all to play for right up until the very end.…

20 Sep 2023

​Race 2: Hundred Years Cup - Day 6 report

From the start, Race 2: Hundred Years Cup was set to be a highly competitive race. Now six days into the almost month-long battle and first ocean crossing of the…

15 Sep 2023

Skipper and AQP thoughts ahead of Race 2: Hundred Years Cup

After a tough Race 1 and some well-earned rest in Puerto Sherry, Race 2: Hundred Years Cup is now underway. A 5,300nm battle across the Atlantic ocean to Punta del…

15 Sep 2023

​Race 2: Hundred Years Cup- what lies ahead on the first ocean crossing

After a sun (and sherry) soaked stopover in Puerto Sherry, it’s time for the focus to turn to the first ocean crossing of the Clipper 2023-24 Race. Race 2: Hundred…

12 Sep 2023

Perseverance crowned Race 1 winners at Puerto Sherry Prizegiving Ceremony

The first Prizegiving ceremony of the 2023-24 edition took place at the Puerto Sherry Marina, with a stunning Spanish sunset and plenty of the local aperitifs to celebrate the achievements…

11 Sep 2023

Day 1 arrivals- Puerto Sherry

This evening saw the first flurry of teams to arrive into Puerto Sherry following Race 1 from Portsmouth, UK. Perseverance , the winning team of Race 1, was first to…

11 Sep 2023

Puerto Sherry ETAs

Latest ETAs into Puerto Sherry: Please note that these are the best estimates based on the latest weather and average speeds of the fleet. Weather and tidal conditions will cause…

9 Sep 2023

Perseverance pays off!

Race 1 has finished with the first podium positions taken in the Clipper 2023-24 Race. After the epic Race Start from Portsmouth, UK on 3 September and the fleet bound…

9 Sep 2023

Race 1 Update: Shortened course

The Clipper Race Office has been monitoring the fleet's progress and weather forecast and potential arrival times into Puerto Sherry. Unfortunately, the fleet has been hampered due to adverse headwinds…

6 Sep 2023

Race 1 Scoring Gate results

The Scoring Gate results are in for Race 1 – Portsmouth to Puerto Sherry. A unique feature of the Clipper Race, Scoring Gates are virtual marks where the first yacht…

6 Sep 2023

Race 1 update –6 September

Race Viewer addiction is real. The Clipper Race Office team has been glued to the tracker and has shared insight into what has happened over the past 48 hours of…

3 Sep 2023

The Clipper 2023-24 Race has begun!

Following final goodbyes on the pontoon and a spectacular Parade of Sail, the eleven-strong fleet mustered at the start line ready for the cannon blast to start the Clipper 2023-24…

3 Sep 2023

Race Start Day: Welcoming the Clipper Race Teams

An amazing, colourful and very loud Race Start day down at Gunwharf Quays. Clipper Race Teams were paraded to the mainstage to the sounds of Batala Portsmouth, before they joined…

2 Sep 2023

RACE START AT GUNWHARF QUAYS DAY 4: WRAP ON THE DAY’S ACTION

Another sunshine filled day down at Gunwharf Quays as the fourth day of the Clipper Race Start celebrations draws to a close. Image: Race Supporters at Gunwharf Quays It was…

1 Sep 2023

Race Start at Gunwharf Quays Day 3: wrap on the day’s action

The sun returned for day three of the Clipper Race Start celebrations – and it was a day filled with plenty more excitement, World Street Food, and on the water…

31 Aug 2023

Welcoming communications specialist Sena as Fleet Partner for the Clipper 2023-24 Race

A welcome to Clipper Race Fleet Partner Sena as it makes its debut on the 2023-24 edition.  Communications specialist Sena will be providing Bluetooth headsets for each Clipper 70, supporting…

21 Aug 2023

​Washington, DC confirmed as Clipper Race Team Partner and Host Port – marking the event’s first ever visit to the city  

Washington, DC confirmed as Clipper Race Team Partner and Host Port – marking the event’s first ever visit to the city   Washington, DC debuts on the Clipper Round the World…

18 Aug 2023

A spotlight on Australia: Airlie Beach, Whitsundays returns as a Host Port on the 2023-24 global race route  

Making its fourth appearance on the global race route, the tropical paradise of Airlie Beach in The Whitsundays will once again welcome the eleven-strong fleet of Clipper Race yachts in…

18 Aug 2023

​A spotlight on Australia: Welcoming Newcastle, New South Wales, to the Clipper Race circuit

A spotlight on Australia: Welcoming Newcastle, New South Wales, to the Clipper Race circuit Making its debut on the Clipper 2023-24 Race, Newcastle, New South Wales will welcome the intrepid…

17 Aug 2023

A spotlight on Australia: Fremantle to be first stop in trio of Australian Host Port stopovers

A spotlight on Australia: Fremantle to be first stop in trio of Australian Host Port stopovers The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will be sailing into the Fremantle Sailing…

16 Aug 2023

Yacht Club Punta del Este team announced, with Uruguayan Skipper at helm

Following a second-place finish in the Clipper 2019-20 Race, the Yacht Club Punta del Este (YCPE) team is back for another circumnavigation. The Yacht Club Punta del Este team will…

15 Aug 2023

Clipper Race to visit trio of Australian Host Ports on upcoming edition

The Clipper 2023-24 Race will be visiting three Australian ports during its global race route, with the addition of newcomer Newcastle, New South Wales: a vibrant city on the East…

1 Aug 2023

Clipper Race fleet to sail into Cape Town for eleventh time

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will be visiting the iconic V&A Waterfront in the city of Cape Town for the eleventh time as part of their global race…

23 Jun 2023

Punta del Este to host its third Clipper Race stopover

The Clipper Race fleet will be sailing into Punta del Este this October, as the finishing port for the first leg of the global yacht race. The fleet is expected…

9 Jun 2023

The countdown to the adventure is on: Level 4 training in full swing

The build up to the Clipper 2023-24 Race is well underway with the first of five Level 4 courses ticked off. This past week saw over 100 Race Crew sail…

2 Jun 2023

In photos: First Level 4 Training underway

Yesterday, over 100 Race Crew set sail for the first time with their Skipper, First Mate and fellow teammates on the first of five Level 4 Training Courses. Level 4…

20 May 2023

Crew Allocation!

Over 450 adventurers, from 48 nations, filled the Portsmouth Guildhall for their Race Crew Allocation, one of the biggest and most highly anticipated events in the Clipper Race calendar. Image:…

13 Jul 2024

Race 13 results

FIRST PLACE After over 3,000nm of racing, the winner of Race 13: Oban Atlantic Homecoming has been crowned, with Perseverance sailing proudly over the Finish Line at 21:27:21 UTC. The…

25 Jun 2024

​Washington, DC, we appreciate y’all!

It's departure day here at The Wharf, DC and teams are making the final preparations after a truly awesome first-time stopover in the US capital. The fleet of eleven stripped…

6 Jun 2024

​Adiós Panama, DC here we come!

Another milestone on the Clipper 2023-24 Race is complete, as all yachts have transited the historic Panama Canal and are making their way to the Le Mans Start area for…

31 May 2024

Panama arrivals day 2

After a busy first day of arrivals, day two promised to match the excitement as four more boats were welcomed into the Flamenco Island Marina, Panama. The first of the…

18 Apr 2024

​A standout stopover in Qingdao

The Qingdao stopover on the Clipper Race circuit is is quite simply legendary. The Qingdao Organising Committee had the vision and ambition to bring the Clipper Race to China for…

11 Apr 2024

​Xie xie Zhuhai for the show-stopover

It was a big thank you and see you soon to the Jiuzhou Zhuhai Marina after a perfect stopover for Clipper Race crew. A debut as Host Port on the…

12 Mar 2024

​Race 9: Sailing City-Qingdao Cup gets underway

After a jam-packed stopover in Zhuhai, it’s back to boat life as the fleet focuses on the next race in the circumnavigation. Race 9: Sailing City – Qingdao Cup is…

26 Dec 2023

A holly, jolly, Southern Indian Ocean Christmas

The pigs in blankets have been devoured, the Secret Santa presents shared (and eaten!), and the Christmas quizzes completed, it's back to trimming and grinding for our Roaring Forties Race…

8 Aug 2023

Clipper Race to dock in Oban, Scotland for first time ever

For the first time in its 27-year history, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will be making a stop in Scotland when it sails to Oban during its upcoming…