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- Leg 1: Race 1 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - Puerto Sherry, Spain
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- Leg 3: Race 4 - Cape Town, South Africa - Fremantle, Australia
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- 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
19 Feb 2016
Race of Their Lives 2 Screenings in Race Village
Since receiving the warmest of welcomes into Da Nang, crew and supporters have been enjoying all the city has to offer, from first class Vietnamese cuisine to bicycle rides along the stunning beachfront. With the deep clean and maintenance repairs well underway in the warm sunshine, the Clipper Race dome in the Race Village will offer welcome respite over the…
18 Feb 2016
Mission Performance and Unicef complete fleet arrivals in Da Nang
We now have a full house in Da Nang, Vietnam following the arrival of Mission Performance and Unicef in the South East Asian port this morning. Having been delayed due…
17 Feb 2016
Da Nang – Viet Nam receives rapturous reception as city turns out to welcome its team ‘home’
The Da Nang – Viet Nam crew always knew it was going to be special sailing into its home port, but no one was quite prepared for the pomp and…
17 Feb 2016
Derry~Londonderry~ Doire Receives Spectacular Welcome into Da Nang
Winner of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race Derry~Londonderry~Doire has been treated to a spectacular welcome ceremony in Da Nang as hundreds of people flocked to line the…
16 Feb 2016
Fleet closes in on Da Nang
Following the completion of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, the teams are making best speeds to Da Nang in strong winds as the north-east monsoon approaches the Vietnamese coastline. Visit Seattle Skipper Huw Fernie says: “These could be the windiest conditions we have faced all race, and it comes at a time when we are trying to…
14 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 26: Battle for positions intensifies as Race Finish draws close
The Race Finish line has been set and teams are into the final hours of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race with positions still to be decided as…
13 Feb 2016
UPDATE: Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race Enters Final Hours
UPDATED at 0730 UTC, Sunday 14 February Message from Race Director Justin Taylor: "Please be advised that Visit Seattle has accepted my offer of twelfth place and Mission Performance has accepted eleventh place. "There was no prospect of them bettering their positions and therefore there was nothing to be gained by sending them further south and away from Da Nang.…
13 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 25: Light winds allow chasing pack to make ground on leader
The Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race could be set for a tighter finish than appeared possible a few days ago, since the frontrunners have all got caught in…
12 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 24: Teams enjoy beat upwind towards Da Nang
As the fleet enters the final stages of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, the teams continue towards various waypoints on the route, enjoying comfortable sailing conditions along…
11 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 23: “Clear skies” and “pleasant breeze” are welcome respite for fleet
With six days to go until the Clipper Race fleet arrives in Vietnam, the teams heading north are enjoying much easier upwind conditions which are forecast to continue for the…
10 Feb 2016
Nominate Your Team for Stormhoek Social Spirit Award
Upon completion of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, our intrepid crew will be half way through their fourteen race global adventure. The crew signed up for a…
10 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 22: Derry~Londonderry~ Doire claims Ocean Sprint bonus points
Leader of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race Derry~Londonderry~Doire was the first through the Ocean Sprint course, setting a time of 14 hours 18 minutes, which has consequently…
9 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 21: Record speeds set as teams round southern waypoint
Strong winds in the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race have led to some thrilling racing conditions for the Clipper Race fleet, with teams recording speeds of over 32…
8 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 20: Teams turn corners as testing conditions continue
The New Moon signifies a new beginning and for many cultures, today represents a New Year. For some teams, turning the most southerly waypoint in the extended route of the…
7 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 19: Bucking bronco seas test fleet ten days from Da Nang
The Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race has continued at a fast pace. Derry~Londonderry~Doire maintains the fastest time across the Ocean Sprint, with eight teams now having completed the…
6 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 18: Winds gust up to 50 knots as teams face Sydney Hobart like conditions
Teams have been facing blustery conditions more reminiscent of the tough Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race as winds hit 50 knots gusting and high surf speeds are reached on route…
5 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 17: Rough ride as teams battle south in Ocean Sprint
As the fleet heads south for the first time this year the broad reaching champagne sailing experience enjoyed for much of the past two weeks is over. Winds died off…
4 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 16: Ocean Sprint start in sight for front runners
A swift turn around Amianan Island has seen half of the Clipper Race fleet gybe to the south-west as the teams head for the Ocean Sprint course and next waypoint…
3 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 15: “More oomph” forecast as fleet approaches waypoint
Passing to the north-east of the Philippines, the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race leader Derry~Londonderry~Doire is within 160 nautical miles of the next waypoint between the island of…
2 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 14: King Neptune returns as close match racing continues
For the first time since escaping the Solomon Sea Doldrums, the Clipper Race fleet is experiencing much drier conditions and smoother sailing, as it continues to head north-west towards the…
1 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 13: Trade Winds ride continues in South Pacific
The Trade Winds ride continues to provide great mileage for the Clipper Race fleet as constant wind angles and speeds result in 10 to 12 knots boat speed under heavyweight…
30 Jan 2016
Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race Course Lengthened
Monday 1 February - Update on Race Course Extension Following questions, Race Chairman Sir Robin Knox Johnston, has provided additional details on the other options considered before deciding to extend…
30 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 11: Trade Winds allow for High Speed Racing
The Clipper Race fleet is flying along in the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, with many boats averaging more than 120 nautical miles in the last 12 hours.…
29 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 10: Fleet hit by 50 knot gusts in tropics
As a low pressure front continues to develop over the fleet, the circulatory winds are increasing with gusts of up to 50 knots, as the front runners approach the halfway…
28 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 9: Teams adjust to life at an angle as winds strengthen
The Clipper Race crew is getting used to life at an angle again as steady winds and mixed weather fronts keep the teams on their toes with the need for…
27 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 8: Trade Winds power fleet after second Equator crossing
After days of taking a northerly route through Papua New Guinea, the fleet has finally reached a point where it can pick up the north-easterly Trade Winds which will ease…
26 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 7: GREAT Britain leads charge through Scoring Gate
The chase is on in the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, with the Scoring Gate behind them, the next big focus for the teams is crossing the Equator…
25 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 6: Scoring Gate beckons as teams battle squall attacks
As the fleet passes New Ireland in Papua New Guinea, the leading four boats are within 80 nautical miles of the Scoring Gate and the chance to win the first…
23 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 4: Doldrums duels keep teams moving
The teams are trying everything to keep their boats moving as they negotiate the light, shifty winds of the Doldrums and its associated rain squalls in the Da Nang New…
19 Jan 2016
Meet the Crew: Ann Adams
When the Clipper Race fleet sailed along the River Thames and past her pub in Canvey Island, Ann Adams couldn’t bring herself to watch because she knew the lure of…
19 Jan 2016
Race 7 gets underway in Coral Sea
Race 7, The Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, got underway at 0530 UTC (1530 Local) today, 19 January. The 4,310 nautical mile race had a Le Mans start…
18 Jan 2016
Clipper Race departs Australia for Da Nang, Vietnam
The Clipper Race bid a fond farewell to Australia today as Race 7, The Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, departed for Da Nang Vietnam. The 4,310 nautical mile…
16 Jan 2016
Competitive streak runs through Asian Pacific Challenge Ambassadors
There are six new crew members from different ends of the earth boarding five Clipper Race boats to represent their individual Team Sponsor for the Asian Pacific Challenge, and there…