A crew member holds onto a sail as waves crash over the deck, capturing the intensity of ocean racing.

Clipper 2023-24 Race Edition

The Race of their Lives

The Clipper 2023-2024 Race Edition was a thrilling year that brought together sailors from all walks of life for an extraordinary adventure. Spanning over 40,000 nautical miles, this unique event challenges participants to navigate some of the world's most demanding oceans while fostering teamwork, resilience, and personal growth whilst competitively racing each other to win the trophy! Team Ha Long Bay secured the trophy with outstanding performance, exceptional teamwork, and strategic sailing that led them to victory in the Clipper 2023-2024 Race.

Skipper, Bob Beggs wins the Clipper Race twice

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First Skipper to Win coming into their own home port

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Qingdao celebrated as Clipper Race longest Team & Host Port Partner

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Washington, DC homecoming to Host Port

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Regina Lee - First Woman & youngest ever Korean to Circumnavigate

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The Teams

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1st Place

Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam

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2nd Place

Perseverance

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3rd Place

Zhuhai

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4th Place

Unicef

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5th Place

Dare to Lead

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6th Place

Qingdao

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7th Place

Our Isles and Oceans

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8th Place

Yacht Club Punta Del Este

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9th Place

PSP Logistics

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10th Place

Washington, DC

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11th Place

Bekezela

Position / teamGateOceanPenaltyPoints
color tag1Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam12180
color tag2Perseverance1181
color tag3Zhuhai812
color tag4UNICEF832
color tag5Dare to Lead632
color tag6Qingdao358
color tag7Our Isles and Oceans501
color tag8Yacht Club Punta Del Este530
color tag9PSP Logistics222
color tag10Washington, DC014
color tag11Bekezela075

The Ports

Aerial image at sunset depicting Gunwharf Wharf Quays and the iconic Spinnaker Tower amongst the backdrop of Portsmouth Harbour.Link arrow

United Kingdom

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth | Race Start

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Spain

Puerto Sherry

Aerial view showcasing the turquoise waters of Punta del Este and the iconic Yacht Club Punta del Este.Link arrow

Uruguay

Yacht Club Punta del Este

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Cape Town

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

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Australia

Fremantle Sailing Club

Aerial view of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia, located at the mouth of the Hunter River along the Pacific coast, presents a stunning aerial view. The scenic landscape captures the city's vibrant waterfront, where the urban environment meets the coastline.Link arrow

Australia

Newcastle Cruising Sailing Club

Aerial view overlooking the stunning turquoise waters and white sands of the Hill Inlet and Togue Bay in the WhitsundaysLink arrow

Australia

Coral Sea Marina, Whitsundays, Airlie Beach

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Viet Nam

Ha Long International Cruise Port

Night aerial view of Zhuhai Grand Theatre, Guangdong Province, ChinaLink arrow

China

Zhuhai Jiuzhou Marina

Aerial view of Qingdao, China, highlighting its modern skyline along the coastline. The Olympic Sailing Center is prominently featured by the waterfront, with its marina and sailing boats in the clear blue waters.Link arrow

China

Qingdao Olympic Sailing Centre

Aerial view of Seattle's Bell Harbor Marina, highlighting the Seattle Great Wheel and the city's skyline, including the iconic Space Needle along the bustling waterfront.Link arrow

USA

Bell Harbour Marina, Seattle

Panoramic aerial view of the Bridge of The Americas over the Panama Canal Pacific Entrance. Sunset scene with a gentle mist in the background. The bridge is spanning two continents - two Americas.Link arrow

Panama

Flamenco & Shelter Bay Marina

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USA

The Wharf, Washington, DC

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Scotland

North Pier, Oban

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United Kingdom

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth | Grand Finale

Upcoming Edition

2025-26 Edition

Experience the Clipper 2025-26 Race—an epic ocean adventure where sailors from all walks of life take on a round-the-world challenge. Explore the route, crew stories, and how to join the next race.

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