Washington, DC
The Wharf, USA
- Arrival
- 14-16 June 2026
- Start
- 22 June 2026
- Editions
- 2
Back in the capital better than ever!
The Clipper Race is back in Washington, DC this June, bringing one of the world's toughest endurance challenges to the nation's capital.
After thousands of miles at sea, the fleet will arrive fresh from the Atlantic, with Washington, DC, the city's namesake team, among the crews returning from an extraordinary journey around the globe.
Join us at The Wharf to climb on board the racing yachts, hear incredible crew stories, and discover how you can be on the start line in 2027-28.
FREE // 14-16 June
Welcome the Clipper Race Fleet
The Wharf
Come and visit the world's largest matched fleet of ocean racing yachts and our extraordinary crews as they arrive into Washington, DC.
Visit the official Race Tracker to follow the race fleet and to plan your visit.
FREE // 18-20 June - 1100-1800
Tour an Ocean Racing Yacht
Marina Wharf, The Wharf
Step aboard a Clipper 70 and imagine what life is like aboard a high-performance ocean racing yacht. This guided tour takes you above deck to explore the helm, winches and sail systems that power teams across the world's toughest oceans, before heading below deck to experience the compact living quarters where crew eat, sleep and prepare for round-the-clock racing.
FREE // 19 June - 1715-1845
Discovery Talk: Become an Ocean Racer
Floating Stage, The Wharf
Think ocean racing is only for experienced sailors? Think again.
Join us on the Floating Stage to discover how ever people like you from all walks of life train to become ocean racers in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Learn about the world-class training, life on board, and what it will take to claim your place on the start line of the 2027-28 edition.
FREE // 14-22 June - 1000-1800
Discovery Zone
The Wharf
Do you want to learn more about the Clipper Race, the world's toughest ocean challenge? Then come and visit the Clipper Race Discovery Dome where you can learn about this incredible adventure and how you can get involved in the next edition.
FREE // 22 June
Race Start
The Wharf
Feel the energy, cheer on the crews, and witness the start of the penultimate stage of the Clipper 2025-26 Race.
Crew Parade | 1815
Slipping Lines | 2015 - 2045
Parade of Sail | 2055 - 2120
Fireworks | 2100 TBC
Fleet transit under Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge | From 2200
Join the Race
40,000nm. 5 Oceans. 1 Circumnavigation. See you on the start line.