21 Sep 2020

​GREAT Britain team entry named as one of the GREAT Campaign’s most iconic moments during birthday celebrations

Having developed a strong pedigree over the past twenty-four years as a powerful and effective platform for the international promotion of tourism and trade, the GREAT Britain campaign has selected its team entry in the Clipper 2013-14 Race as one of its most iconic moments in the campaign's history so far. Celebrating its 9th birthday on 21 September 2020, the…

21 Aug 2018

GREAT Britain Clipper 2017-18 Race Summary

Continuing the Clipper 2017-18 Race team summary, we kick off the second week by looking back at the GREAT Britain team’s remarkable journey over the past eleven months. Making a…

12 Jul 2018

​Full House

The full Clipper Race fleet has arrived in Derry-Londonderry, with the crew now ready to enjoy an action-packed fortnight and the award-winning Foyle Maritime Festival. After what has been a…

6 Jul 2018

RACE 12 DAY 10: OCEAN SPRINTING AND CHANGING WINDS

The first few teams have commenced the Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint but with two boats in Stealth Mode and some tricky weather conditions, it’s an edge-of-the-seat kind of sprint for…

12 Jun 2018

​GREAT Britain on show at Queen’s Birthday Celebrations in Panama

During the recent stopover in Panama, the British Embassy hosted an event to celebrate The Queen’s Birthday and its Sport is GREAT Britain week using the Clipper Race team entry GREAT Britain as a focal point. The team is flying the flag for the UK as it races around the globe as part of the UK government’s most ambitious marketing…

28 Apr 2018

​GREAT Britain and Liverpool team up in Seattle

After their teams had crossed the mighty North Pacific Ocean, Clipper Race Team Partners GREAT Britain and Liverpool 2018 put their sporting rivalry aside and joined forces on Monday, at…

19 Mar 2018

New Era for Sailing in China Says Industry Leaders

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, assisted by the GREAT Britain Campaign, China Yachting Association (CYA) and Royal Yachting Association (RYA), has committed to making China a world sailing force and strengthening the ties between China and the UK, following a meeting of sailing industry leaders in Qingdao. Hosted by Clipper Race Team Partner GREAT Britain to coincide with…

21 Jan 2018

David Hartshorn to take over as GREAT Britain Skipper

British sailor David Hartshorn, 53, is to take over as GREAT Britain Skipper for the remainder of the Clipper 2017-18 Race, replacing Andy Burns who has made the difficult personal…

17 Dec 2017

It’s a Draw! GREAT Britain and Nasdaq Share Eighth Place

A dead heat has been declared for the first time in Clipper Race history, with both GREAT Britain and Nasdaq to share eighth place in Race 4: The ClipperTelemed+ Tasman…

25 Nov 2017

​GREAT BRITAIN HONOURS TEAMMATE WITH SECOND PLACE RESULT

Showing incredible courage and resilience, GREAT Britain has claimed its best position of its Clipper 2017-18 Race campaign so far, taking second place into Fremantle, Australia. The team crossed the…

2 Aug 2017

GREAT Britain Team Skipper Named at Downing Street Ahead of Clipper 2017-18 Race Start

Clipper Race Skipper Andy Burns has today been formally announced as the Skipper who will lead the GREAT Britain team in the upcoming Clipper 2017-18 Race, during a special visit…

20 Apr 2017

GREAT Britain announces Clipper 2017-18 Race team entry

The UK Government’s most ambitious marketing initiative, the GREAT Britain campaign, has today announced it will enter a team in the Clipper 2017-18 Race. The partnership was formally revealed in…

7 Mar 2017

LATEST INSIGHTS INTO PARTNERS’ WINNING WAYS

The Clipper Race is without equal, a fierce blend of intense competition and stirring human endeavour, but the results don’t stop with its crew: this unique global event provides an…

19 Aug 2016

GREAT Britain Clipper 2015-16 Race Highlights

After nine days of team highlights, we now reach the final three podium winning teams. Today it is third overall placed GREAT Britain’s recap moment. (The team pictured outside Number…

18 May 2016

British sailors unite to support Sailing is GREAT for Unicef

It is no secret, at the Clipper Race we really, really love sailing and British ocean racing legends Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Dee Caffari MBE and Ian Walker are all throwing…

15 Apr 2016

Busy day of arrivals into Seattle

Mission Performance has arrived into Seattle after finishing in seventh place in the Seattle Pacific Challenge. Upon arrival, Skipper Greg Miller said it had been a very challenging race, but…

18 Mar 2016

Clipper Race teams up with British Embassy on gender equality in China

The Clipper Race teamed up with the British Embassy Beijing today to host a special panel discussion in Qingdao about gender equality, in support of the UK’s month long International…

24 Feb 2016

Da Nang means Business

The arrival of the Clipper Race fleet in Da Nang not only heralds the hosting of a great sporting and cultural event in the city, but also represents an international…

30 Nov 2015

Meet the Crew: Abi Oyepitan

Abiodun Adesola "Abi" Oyepitan, 34, is the second of four British Olympic and Paralympic athletes who will take on the Clipper Race challenge. Taking over from rower Bill Lucas, sprinter…

9 Nov 2015

CLIPPER RACE STARS IN NEW UK GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN

Clipper Ventures Chief Executive William Ward features in one of twelve separate films, produced in partnership with Ridley Scott Associates, showcasing real, live export opportunities that are waiting for UK…

31 Oct 2015

Meet the Crew: Memnia Theodorou

Memnia Theodorou is the first Cypriot to do the race. She was only due to compete in the Atlantic Trade Winds Race to Brazil, but once she got to Rio…

30 Oct 2015

​THE CLIPPER RACE MEANS BUSINESS… AND SO MUCH MORE!

It’s been a busy week around our stay in Cape Town with a high level of engagement and activation by our Race Partners. The latest initiative was a range of…

26 Oct 2015

Meet the Crew: Olympian Bill Lucas

Today, Tuesday 27 October, marks Crew Changeover day for the Southern Ocean Leg to Albany, Western Australia. This is the day that the new joining crew officially join their teams…

21 Oct 2015

GREAT BRITAIN TAKES LINE HONOURS INTO CAPE TOWN

GREAT Britain crossed the finish line in the Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms to take Line Honours at 20.30 (22.30 local time) after crossing the 3,400 nautical miles…

6 Oct 2015

Fightback with UFC World Number One

GREAT Britain crew member Dan Hardy was welcomed back into his mixed martial arts (MMA) ‘comfort zone’ with open arms in Brazil this week by Jose Aldo, the current UFC…

27 Sep 2015

​GREAT BRITAIN PIPS DERRY~LONDONDERRY~ DOIRE TO THIRD PLACE IN GRUELLING DUEL

After a nail biting fight to the finish, GREAT Britain crossed the finish line in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro at 1400 UTC (1100 local) just 0.8 nautical miles ahead…

28 Aug 2015

GREAT Britain team has Downing Street date ahead of Race Start

The GREAT Britain team was invited to No 10 Downing Street today ahead of officially naming its yacht in the Race Village. Following a photocall in front of the famous…

29 Jul 2015

Olympic and Paralympic athletes join GREAT Britain

Three Olympic and Paralympic British athletes will once again represent their country, this time in a very unfamiliar way - as crew members of the GREAT Britain team in the…

23 Jun 2015

Former UFC fighter to join GREAT Britain team

Former UFC® fighter, and current UFC commentator, Dan ‘The Outlaw’ Hardy (33) is to swap the Octagon for the Atlantic ocean as a crew member of the GREAT Britain team…

3 Jun 2015

Sports Minister Reveals GREAT Britain Skipper

Cornish yachtsman Peter Thornton MBE, 37, has been revealed as the skipper of the GREAT Britain yacht which will fly the flag for the UK during the Clipper 2015-16 race.…

16 Jan 2015

British Brands encouraged to climb aboard Clipper Race campaign

Our Partnerships Team is encouraging leading British brands to become GREAT Britain Team Partners for the 2015-16 edition of the Clipper Race. There are many exciting opportunities to support the…

10 Dec 2014

Clipper Race CEO recognised as GREAT Britain ‘ambassador’ by Prime Minister

Our Chief Executive, William Ward has been invited to become a GREAT Britain ‘ambassador’ by Prime Minister David Cameron in recognition of his personal support and contribution to the UK’s…

12 Nov 2014

GREAT Britain announces Clipper 2015-16 Race entry

The GREAT Britain campaign is to repeat its partnership with the Clipper Race for a second time after a highly successful campaign in the 2013-14 series. As a Team Sponsor,…

7 Nov 2014

Tackling a different challenge: Ollie Phillips takes on new Clipper Race role

Ollie Phillips, the 2009 IRB Player of the Year, and former England 7’s Captain, was a crew member and watch leader who took part on the GREAT Britain team during…

23 Oct 2014

Throwback Thursday: GREAT Britain celebrates win into Cape Town

“It was an amazing feeling to win our first ocean race, be the first team to see Table Mountain and be greeted by a crowd of supporters and family,” says…