10 Nov 2020

‘International Sailor of the Decade’ shortlist announced

The shortlist for the YJA and MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’ has been announced, with the line up including Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. The award recognises the achievements of those who have had the greatest positive impact on sailing as a sport and pastime. Speaking of the list of great names put forward by sailors around the world, a…

16 May 2018

​NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR RACE 10 STORMHOEK SOCIAL SPIRIT AWARD

With teams jostling for a podium position as they race off the coast of Mexico, it looks like Race 10: The Garmin American Challenge is much too close to call.…

16 Dec 2016

Swiss Sailing Awards recognition for Clipper Race circumnavigator

More than four months since LMAX Exchange was crowned the overall winner of the Clipper 2015-16 Race, the team continues to celebrate its success and hard work with skipper, Olivier…

6 Dec 2016

Olivier Cardin given special honour at French Sailing Awards

Clipper 2015-16 Race winning skipper Olivier Cardin was recognised with a special award at last night’s French Sailing Federation’s flagship award ceremony, the Soiree des Champions. The awards, held in…

6 Oct 2016

Get Voting!

The Clipper Race website has been nominated for Best Sports Website of the Year in the MetrixLab Awards 2016 and it’s up to you to vote. The website has been nominated alongside sites such as Arsenal FC, British Cycling, Wimbledon and Formula 1, with voters having the chance to win prizes such as a Apple iPad. Voting is now open.…

19 Jul 2016

Henri Lloyd Seamanship Award Shortlist Announced

The shortlist of eight nominees for the Henri Lloyd Seamanship Award is now in and race fans are encouraged to register their support and ‘Like’ their favourite candidate on the…

15 Jun 2016

Voting open: The Henri Lloyd Seamanship Award

An honour every team hopes to win, nominations for the Henri Lloyd Clipper Race Seamanship Award open today. In recognition of the extreme challenges faced by the crew, both as individuals and as a team, our Official Technical Clothing Partner Henri Lloyd is rewarding its coveted Seamanship Award for the highest levels of skills, boat handling and safety demonstrated during…

9 Mar 2015

Sean McCarter receives prestigious award for Outstanding Seamanship

Clipper 2013-14 Race Skipper Sean McCarter has been awarded the Rod Stephens Trophy for Outstanding Seamanship by the Cruising Club of America. The trophy was presented by CCA Commodore Tad…

13 Jan 2015

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is YJA’s Yachtsman of the Year

Legendary Clipper Race founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is the YJA's British Yachtsman of the Year for the fourth time. Sir Robin, 75, beat other shortlisted sailors Giles Scott and Miranda…

19 Dec 2014

Skipper Sean McCarter to receive prestigious US award for Outstanding Seamanship

The Cruising Club of America (CCA) has confirmed that its 2014 Rod Stephens Trophy for Outstanding Seamanship will be awarded to Derry-Londonderry-Doire skipper Sean McCarter. The award is in recognition…

5 Nov 2014

Switzerland image chosen for Mirabaud World Yacht Race Image Awards

A picture illustrating the resilient and resolute attitude of crew members competing in the Clipper Race has been selected for the Mirabaud World Yacht Race Image Awards. International sailing photographer…

28 Oct 2014

Switzerland nominated for SUI Sailing Awards

As part of the SUI Sailing Awards, Clipper 2013-14 Race entry Switzerland has been nominated for Best Sailing Project. The initiative is up for the award for being ‘unusual’ and…