15 Mar 2023

Introducing the Clipper 2023-24 Race Skippers

The full line up of Clipper Race Skippers for the upcoming 2023-24 edition has been revealed. Following an exceptionally rigorous selection process, the eleven skippers are set to lead teams of non professional sailors from all walks of life around the globe. With nationalities from the UK, Uruguay, Portugal, South Africa and the Netherlands, the skippers appointed to lead their…

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…

15 Apr 2019

Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Skipper: Chris Brooks

“You get out of life what you put into it” Clipper 2019-20 Race Skipper Chris Brooks’ experience, enthusiasm and impressive track record for podium success is certainly testament to his…

9 Apr 2019

Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers: Josh Stickland

With all eleven Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers revealed, we have been digging a little deeper behind the scenes to find out more about the soon-to-be familiar faces. Here’s everything we…

28 Mar 2019

Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers: Guy Waites

With the full line up of Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers revealed, we caught up with Guy Waites, who will be one of the eleven professionals leading a team around the world in our next edition. Here’s everything we think you should know about Guy. Much like Peter Pan, Guy says that he never really grew up. Although he is based…

4 Oct 2018

Search Underway for Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race isn’t just a challenge that allows everyday people to test themselves in the ultimate ocean adventure. It is also a chance for experienced…

3 Oct 2018

CLIPPER RACE SKIPPER NOMINATED FOR ROLEX WORLD SAILOR OF THE YEAR

It has today been announced that winning Clipper 2017-18 Race Skipper Wendy Tuck from Sydney, Australia, has been nominated for Rolex World Sailor of the Year. Wendy Tuck, Skipper of Sanya Serenity Coast, arriving into Qingdao, China. Open to public vote, Wendy, who became the first female Skipper to win a round the world yacht race when she led Chinese…

10 Aug 2017

Nasdaq Team Skipper Revealed

Rob Graham, from Angmering, West Sussex, has today been formally announced as the professional Skipper who will lead the Nasdaq team entry in the 40,000-nautical mile Clipper Race when it…

6 Jul 2017

HotelPlanner.com Skipper Announced

"It’s really exciting to be named as the Skipper for the HotelPlanner.com team,” says Conall Morrison, who has today been announced as the HotelPlanner.com Skipper for the Clipper 2017-18 Race.…

29 Jun 2017

WELSH SKIPPER TO LEAD GREENINGS TEAM IN CLIPPER 2017-18 ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE

It’s revealed today that professional Skipper Dave Hartshorn, 52, from Chepstow, Wales, will lead the Greenings team in the 2017-18 edition of the largest round the world ocean race on…

19 May 2017

Sanya Serenity Coast Team Skipper Announced

“I am so happy to have been given the opportunity to skipper the Sanya Serenity Coast team entry during the Clipper 2017-18 Race.” Says Wendy “Wendo” Tuck, who is revealed…

30 Jan 2017

Congratulations Daniel!

The boating community from around Scotland gathered on Saturday evening at the Glasgow Science Centre as RYA Scotland recognised the achievements and outstanding commitment of Scotland’s volunteers, coaches, instructors, officials,…