30 Jul 2022

​Clipper 2019-20 Race Finish in London’s Royal Docks

After racing over 40,000 nautical miles around the world, the Clipper Race fleet and some 180 intrepid Race Crew have arrived back in London, UK, completing the epic circumnavigation. After a spectacular Parade of Sail along the River Thames, the jubilant teams were welcomed into London’s Royal Docks in the afternoon by a huge crowd of family, friends, partners and…

8 Aug 2020

​On the waterfront: Royal Albert Dock

The Royal Albert Dock in East London would have been awash with team colours this weekend. Crowds of supporters, Race Crew and fans lining its marina, eagerly awaiting the return…

8 Aug 2020

Race Finish Reflections

Race Finish, the day that can seem an age away, after an exhausting watch in the Southern Ocean, or seem to be zooming up far too quickly when there’s just…

28 Jul 2020

Breaking Records and Barriers

Becoming a trailblazer was not Wendy Tuck’s intention when she signed up to be a Skipper in the Clipper 2018-17 Race - the Australian simply wanted to go sailing. But…

4 Dec 2019

​Royal Albert Dock confirmed as Race Finish for Unforgettable Finale

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has announced the Clipper 2019-20 Race Finish will be held at Royal Albert Dock (RAD) in the heart of the capital's Royal Docks. This comes as the event's new partnership with Royal Docks and RAD, London’s new international destination for business and leisure, is revealed. After the teams have raced 40,000 nautical miles…

28 Jul 2018

​What a Race: The Skippers Reflect

Just one last sprint remains before the incredible adventure that has been the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race comes to a close and the party in Liverpool officially…

27 Jul 2018

​QINGDAO CLAIMS WIN IN NAIL-BITING FINISH

Qingdao has secured a spot in overall Clipper Round the World Yacht Race top three after beating out home team Liverpool 2018 and Garmin to win Race 13 from Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, to Liverpool, UK. Qingdao crossed the finish line at 10:04:04 UTC on Friday 27 July to secure first place and its fourth podium overall. The team was strong…

26 Jul 2018

​Race 13 Day 4: Me and My Shadow

The end is in sight and the kites are flying after the Clipper Race fleet rounded Fastnet Rock and began the final surge through the Irish Sea to the Finish…

25 Jul 2018

​Race 13 Day 3: Too Close to Call

The thirteenth and final race of the Clipper 2017-18 Race remains anyone’s, with the fleet still tightly packed as the upwind beat down the western Irish coast continues. And with…

23 Jul 2018

​Race Finish Live Stream

Over 700 everyday people from 41 nations have taken on the toughest oceans on the planet in the 2017-18 edition of the unique Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. After…

18 May 2018

Close Finish After Intense Racing

There’s been little separating the majority of the Clipper Race teams for much of Race 10: The Garmin American Challenge and its finish was no exception with some positions decided…

18 May 2018

​Visit Seattle Scoop Second in Race from Home Port

In a result that will delight its home port, Visit Seattle has secured second place after holding off a challenge from GREAT Britain in Race 10: The Garmin American Challenge…

20 Apr 2018

Seattle Arrivals: Tight at the Top

HotelPlanner.com has edged out PSP Logistics in a photo finish for fourth place in the epic marathon across the Mighty North Pacific Ocean to Seattle. Despite spending 28 days racing…

20 Apr 2018

QINGDAO CLAIMS MAIDEN WIN IN MIGHTY NORTH PACIFIC

Qingdao is celebrating its maiden victory of the Clipper 2017-18 Race after crossing the finish line of the Mighty Pacific Leg 6 in first place. The Qingdao team, skippered by…

18 Oct 2017

Race 2 Day 14: Photo Finish on the Cards

After 14 days of exhilarating competition, frontrunners Greenings and Dare to Lead are locked in an intense sprint to the Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms finish line, which…

26 Apr 2017

Liverpool confirmed for Clipper 2017-18 Race Start and Finish

It is time for the announcement that everyone has been waiting for. The historic maritime city of Liverpool is officially confirmed today as the Start and Finish partner of the…

1 Aug 2016

Round the World Crew Celebrate Circumnavigation

On Saturday, 103 members of our Clipper 2015-16 Race crew joined an elite club of people who have sailed around the world when they returned to London after their 41,135…

31 Jul 2016

VISIT OUR OPEN BOATS IN LONDON ALL WEEK

Following the spectacular scenes of the Clipper 2015-16 Race Finish celebrations in London, the Race Village remains in full swing today and opportunities to tour a Clipper 70 yacht will…

30 Jul 2016

Clipper Race prizes awarded at London ceremony

The Clipper 2015-16 Race prizes have been awarded at a ceremony in St Katharine Docks following the conclusion of the global series in London. First, the pennants were awarded for…

29 Jul 2016

Clipper Race finale this weekend in London

As the Clipper Race fleet prepares to race the final miles of its eleven month-long adventure, preparations for the London’s St Katharine Docks celebrations on Saturday 30 July are well…

28 Jul 2016

Finale of Clipper Race starts in The Netherlands

The finale of the Clipper Race, Race 14 to London, has started from Den Helder in The Netherlands. After a Departure Ceremony from Willemsoord Marina and a Parade of Sail…

27 May 2016

Race Finish Spectator Boat Tickets on sale today!

Tickets for the Official Spectator Boats for the Clipper Race finish are now on sale. In 10 weeks’ time, the 12-strong Clipper Race fleet will cross the final finish line…

10 Mar 2016

Derry~Londonderry~ Doire wins The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup

Derry~Londonderry~Doir e has recorded an impressive back to back, clean sweep win in the Clipper 2015-16 Race after taking line honours in The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup following twelve…