Hyde Sails returns as an Official Supplier for the Clipper 2025-26 Race

Hyde Sails is set to supply the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet for an eighth edition, with this partnership adding another chapter to this longstanding collaboration.

Since 2009, Hyde has been the trusted sail supplier for the Clipper Race, drawing on 60 years of expertise and a global reputation for crafting high-quality, performance-driven sails for everything from one-design dinghies to custom racing yachts.

For the upcoming Clipper 2025-26 Race, Hyde Sails has further enhanced its precision engineering standards, redesigning its bespoke ocean-engineered sails for the global event using state-of-the-art software. This design now incorporates precise plotting of all fixtures and fittings, with each element marked on the cloth for laser cutting.

Its laser cutter operates with an impressive accuracy of 25 microns (+/- 0.0005 inches) and marks points for essential appendages such as reefing points and hank or slide positions. Previously, these measurements would have been done by hand in post-production. The use of production-ready design files has increased the accuracy and standardisation of the sails.

In addition to supplying a wardrobe of eleven sails for each Clipper 70 yacht, Hyde Sails will also provide expert training in sail care and repair for Clipper Race crew and skippers. Its expert team will also support during the event’s global stopovers to ensure each yacht’s sail inventory remains in optimal condition.

Charlie Bird, CEO of Hyde Sails, expressed pride in the ongoing relationship with the Clipper Race. He says: “I am delighted to be at the helm of Hyde Sails as we announce our eighth collaboration with the Clipper Race for its 2025-26 edition. This is a true testament to the confidence put into our ocean-engineered sails to allow eleven teams to race around the world in matched yachts.”

Greg North, Head of Fleet Maintenance at Clipper Ventures, also highlighted the trust placed in Hyde Sails’ expertise and innovation. Greg says: “The bespoke sail suites crafted by Hyde Sails have demonstrated remarkable durability, performance, and reliability, helping our Clipper Race yachts navigate the world's most challenging oceans which face everything from hurricanes to calm seas.”

As preparations ramp up for the next edition, the collaboration between Clipper Race and Hyde Sails promises to continue pushing the boundaries of sail technology and performance.

For more information about Hyde Sails, visit www.hydesails.co.uk