Spotlight on: The Clipper 2023-24 Race Start at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
The start of the Clipper 2023-24 Race was nothing short of electric. Bringing together Clipper Race crew, friends and family, Skippers, AQPs, Race Officials and Clipper Race partners, Gunwharf Quays…
CLIPPER RACE PARTNER SPINLOCK ON BEING A CERTIFIED B CORP
For over 40 years, Spinlock, the Life Jacket Supplier of the Clipper 2023-24 Race has been designing and manufacturing personal protective gear for the marine sector and is known for products that perform in the toughest of marine environments. Spinlock kits out the crew on each of the eleven Clipper Race yachts with Deckvest VITO lifejackets, the latest Performance Safety…
Qingdao signs two-race deal with the Clipper Race, marking historic 20-year partnership
Following Qingdao’s victory in the 2019-20 edition, the Chinese Sailing City is set to return as a Host Port and Team Partner for the next two editions of the Clipper…
Sta-Lok to rig the eleven-strong Clipper Race fleet for third consecutive edition
Sta-Lok Terminals Ltd. is returning as the Official Standing Rigging Supplier for the upcoming edition of the Clipper Race. This will be the Essex-based company’s third edition of partnership with the global yacht racing event, and once again Sta-Lok will be providing its high-quality fittings for the fleet of matched Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts. Sta-Lok manufactures products for almost every…
TIMEZERO returns to provide cutting-edge navigation software for the Clipper Race
TIMEZERO has renewed its partnership with the Clipper Race, returning for a fourth consecutive edition as the Official Navigation Software Supplier for the global yacht race. 
Business spotlight: Musto launches new HPX Collection following successful testing on the Clipper 2019-20 Race
Clipper Race Technical Clothing Partner Musto has launched its brand new, technologically-advanced HPX Collection, ready for crew to take on the world’s oceans on the upcoming edition of the global…
Clipper Race fleet moves to sustainable running rigging as it extends partnership with Marlow Ropes
Marlow Ropes has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Clipper Race and will be supplying innovative, sustainably made and recyclable running rigging for the eleven-strong fleet in the upcoming Clipper…
Case Study: Coppercoat withstands the test of the world’s oceans: single antifoul coat going strong after two circumnavigations and 80,000 nautical miles
One of the toughest endurance tests on the planet for both crew and the eleven-strong fleet of Clipper 70 racing yachts, each edition of the Clipper Race covers some 40,000 nautical miles and negotiates some of the most hostile conditions that mother nature can muster. A well maintained fleet is therefore fundamental to performance and safety, and one key maintenance task…
Business Spotlight: Yacht Racing Forum 2022
The Yacht Racing Forum is an annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing. Originating in 2008 in Monaco, it has become over the years a must-attend…