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…

2 Apr 2019

​Grahame Robb Associates Appointed Official Learning and Development Supplier to Clipper 2019-20 Race.

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has announced that Grahame Robb Associates (GRA) has been appointed to deliver a bespoke leadership development programme, specially designed to hone the leadership…

7 Mar 2019

Zhuhai, The City of Islands

Eyes will be turning to the Chinese city of Zhuhai in the spring of 2020, when the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race makes its debut visit. Recently voted one…

21 Jun 2018

​DELL USES CLIPPER RACE STOPOVER IN NEW YORK TO SHOWCASE RUGGED PRODUCT LINE

Clipper Race Fleet Partner Dell has utilised the Clipper Race stopover in New York, USA, to promote its Dell Rugged products to industry leaders and journalists through a series of…

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…

16 Nov 2017

​Clipper Race Reveals £7.5 Million Boost to Liverpool Economy

The Clipper Race has announced a positive economic impact of over £7.5 million from its Race Start in Liverpool in August, reinforcing its strength and power as an impactful and…

7 Aug 2017

Nasdaq Sets Sail with Clipper Race

We are pleased to announce that the twelfth and final Clipper Race Team Partner for the 2017-18 edition will be Nasdaq. The Nasdaq Stock Market will partner one of twelve teams aboard identical 70-foot ocean racing yachts, carrying its brand message to ‘Ignite your ambition’ on the year-long 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation. The Clipper Race has had a long-term relationship…

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…

25 Nov 2016

Qingdao Ambassador Selection Underway

Qingdao’s search for Chinese crew members to participate in the Clipper 2017-18 Race is officially underway, with selection trials set to take place in January 2017. The call for applicants…

2 Nov 2016

QINGDAO EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP TO 2020

China’s ‘Sailing City’ Qingdao has today confirmed it will continue as a Host Port and Team Partner with a Qingdao yacht entry to the end of 2020 to incorporate the…

29 Sep 2016

GLOBAL STAGE AT YACHT RACING FORUM

We’re pleased to announce a three year partnership with the prestigious Yacht Racing Forum, the leading annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing. The Yacht Racing Forum…

14 Jan 2016

​Ambassadors bid emotional farewell after life-changing journey

Taking themselves out of their comfort zone is a trait shared by all Clipper Race crew, and many find that the mental and physical challenge provided through ocean racing helps…

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…

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…

15 Oct 2015

​Nominations Open for Stormhoek Social Spirit Award

As the teams battle it out in the South Atlantic Ocean, it is time for everyone on dry land to start nominating for the Stormhoek Social Spirit Award in this…

25 Sep 2015

Final Call for Stormhoek Social Spirit Nominations

As the Clipper Race teams begin to arrive into Marina da Gloria to celebrate the completion of Race 1 across the Atlantic Ocean and the Equator, this is a final…

18 Sep 2015

Nominations Open for Stormhoek Social Spirit Award

As the Atlantic Trade Winds Race draws ever closer to its Rio de Janeiro finish, it is time to open nominations for the first Stormhoek Social Spirit Award of the…

29 Aug 2015

QINGDAO IS LAST YACHT OFFICIALLY NAMED BEFORE RACE START

At the official naming of Qingdao , the crew were given a taste of the welcome that lies ahead for them when they arrive into the Chinese city next spring,…

29 Aug 2015

Stormhoek get Social Spirit flowing with new Crew Prize

The Clipper Race is as much as about team spirit and the people you share this experience with as it is about sailing, and this is something that our Official…

28 Aug 2015

IchorCoal Officially Named Ahead of Race Start

The Race Village burst into life this morning during the IchorCoal boat naming ceremony when the Sapinda Rainbow Ambassadors treated their fellow crew to an impromptu singing performance in honour…

6 Aug 2015

PSP Logistics return as team sponsor

Hampshire based worldwide logistics company PSP are back on board the Clipper Race as a Team Sponsor for a second time and their entry will be led by local Race…

3 Jul 2015

​IchorCoal to sponsor team led by Skipper Darren Ladd

South African mining company IchorCoal is the latest Team Sponsor to come aboard the Clipper 2015-16 Race and their team will be led by Somerset Skipper Darren Ladd. It is…