
Roles On Board
Roles
On the Clipper Race, everyone’s expected to pull their weight – no matter their previous experience. You’ll be part of a fully trained unit, able to respond and take charge whatever the situation demands.
During the race you’ll be able to get involved with all the key roles on deck – as helm, mast, pit, bow and grinder. You’ll also be able to specialise in the areas matching your strengths and previous experience.
Bosun
Assists the Skipper with maintenance and servicing of deck equipment, including rigging, winches, sheets and ropes.

Engineer
Under guidance of the Skipper, the Engineer maintains the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems on board.

Victualler
Plans nutritious, calorie-rich meals for the whole crew, and ensures that food, water and supplies stores are kept well-stocked.

Sailmaker
As the name suggests, the Sailmaker is responsible for the upkeep and repair of the yacht’s sails.

Medical Assistant
While the Skipper and First Mate are ultimately responsible for the safety of all on board, the Medical Assistant plays a vital supportive role in First Aid and care.

Stopover Manager
Working with the Skipper, the Stopover Manager plans rest, recuperation and repair in ports along the race route.

Team Coordinator
Aids the Skipper with administration and organisation – including compiling paperwork for customs and immigration at each port.

Social Treasurer
Helps manage the crew fund and plans activities with family and friends at stopover ports.
Media Crew
Works with the Clipper Race Communications Team to produce content from the yacht, including photos, videos and blogs.
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The Application
It all starts right here…Train to become an Ocean Racer and experience the exhilaration of circumnavigating the globe on a 70-foot racing yacht.

The Training
Becoming an ocean racer demands rigorous training. Every crew member, regardless of experience, completes four levels of Clipper Race training to tackle the world's most challenging conditions.

The Race
The Clipper Race is one of the biggest challenges of the natural world and an endurance test like no other.
Join the Race
40,000nm. 5 Oceans. 1 Circumnavigation. See you on the start line.