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- Leg 8: Race 14 - Oban, Scotland - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Leg 8: Race 15 - SPARE RACE
22 Dec 2016
Dan Smith appointed as new Deputy Race Director
The Clipper Race office is pleased to reveal it has appointed former Skipper Dan Smith as Deputy Race Director following his performance in the 2015-16 race. Dan, 36, from West Kilbride, Scotland, says: "I'm really excited to be taking on the role as Deputy Race Director. I completed my circumnavigation as Skipper in the Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht…
12 Oct 2016
From the World’s Waters to Waterloo Station
Commuters across the UK will be coming face to face with Clipper 2015-16 Race crew at over 600 London Underground and national railway stations over the coming fortnight following the…
6 Oct 2016
Get Voting!
The Clipper Race website has been nominated for Best Sports Website of the Year in the MetrixLab Awards 2016 and it’s up to you to vote. The website has been…
23 Sep 2016
Global Partnerships
While the Clipper Race helps people achieve something remarkable by becoming an ocean racer, this is only one dimension of what we do; there is so much more that happens…
12 Sep 2016
Race of Their Lives 2 aired on Sky Sports
The Race of Their Lives 2, the documentary series following the Clipper 2015-16 Race will air on Sky Sports 5 in the UK from Monday 12 September at 2100 BST for the next seven weeks. The award winning documentary is being aired weekly for next seven weeks with scheduled repeats. Click here for the Sky Sports TV Guide. Episode 2…
9 Sep 2016
A Boat of His Own: Suhaili relaunched
For the past three years, whilst not travelling the world fulfilling his hands on role as Clipper Race Chairman, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has spent the bulk of his waking hours…
7 Sep 2016
One Month Later: Mia Hartwell Blog
Over a month has now passed since the end of the Clipper 2015-16 Race. For some that will feel like a lifetime ago, and for others mere moments. While armchair supporters could still be staring blankly at the Race Viewer at odd times of day or night out of habit, spare a thought for the crew members who might still…
31 Aug 2016
Calling all Adventurers Down Under: Crew Recruitment Tour
Over the next couple of weeks Della Parsons, our Crew Recruitment Manager and circumnavigator extraordinaire, is touring Australia and New Zealand searching for the next generation of adventurers to take…
30 Aug 2016
This day last year…
Around St Katharine Docks, the air was full of nervous energy and a sense of anticipation as the Clipper 2015-16 Race crew said goodbye to the thousands of well-wishers that…
25 Aug 2016
Life Behind the Lens: The Clipper Race Cameraman
If you follow the Clipper Race you will likely have watched some of the YouTube videos or seen episodes of the recently award winning race documentary Race of Their Lives…
24 Aug 2016
Elliot Brown watch passes toughest test on Clipper Race
In July last year the Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht Race’s Official Timekeeper, Elliot Brown, mounted a watch to the mast of one of our Clipper 70s. Incredibly after…
17 Aug 2016
Qingdao Clipper 2015-16 Race Highlights
From a home port arrival ceremony in which they were treated like superstars, to claiming two podium places and finishing with Qingdao’s highest ever position in the city’s six race…
16 Aug 2016
TV DOCUMENTARY SERIES SCOOPS MAJOR AWARD
Our international television series The Race of Their Lives 2 has picked up a prestigious award as ‘Best Documentary Series-UK’ in the industry TMT Media Awards 2016 announced today. The…
3 Aug 2016
Clipper 70 fleet returns to Gosport
More than eleven months since departing the Clipper Race HQ Gosport, the Clipper 70s have returned to the marina where the adventure started for many of the crew last August.…
1 Aug 2016
Round the World Crew Celebrate Circumnavigation
On Saturday, 103 members of our Clipper 2015-16 Race crew joined an elite club of people who have sailed around the world when they returned to London after their 41,135…
31 Jul 2016
VISIT OUR OPEN BOATS IN LONDON ALL WEEK
Following the spectacular scenes of the Clipper 2015-16 Race Finish celebrations in London, the Race Village remains in full swing today and opportunities to tour a Clipper 70 yacht will…
30 Jul 2016
Clipper Race prizes awarded at London ceremony
The Clipper 2015-16 Race prizes have been awarded at a ceremony in St Katharine Docks following the conclusion of the global series in London. First, the pennants were awarded for…
30 Jul 2016
Clipper Race fleet performs Parade of Sail on River Thames
The Clipper Race fleet has performed a colourful Parade of Sail on the River Thames in London this morning after completing Race 14 and the full 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation…
29 Jul 2016
LMAX Exchange confirmed as winner of the Clipper 2015-16 Race title
LMAX Exchange, Skippered by Frenchman Olivier Cardin, is confirmed tonight as winner of the tenth edition of the Clipper Race. The team’s victory comes despite finishing the final race of…
29 Jul 2016
Clipper Race trophy revamped for 20th year
All teams completing the Clipper 2015-16 Race will proudly take to the stage at the London Race Finish this Saturday, aware they have achieved a feat that very few people…
29 Jul 2016
Race 14 Day 1: Constant trimming, little sleep in final battle for points and positions
A tight battle in the final denouement of the circumnavigation is playing out across the fleet, with constant trimming and little sleep in the North Sea. After a downwind start…
29 Jul 2016
Clipper Race finale this weekend in London
As the Clipper Race fleet prepares to race the final miles of its eleven month-long adventure, preparations for the London’s St Katharine Docks celebrations on Saturday 30 July are well…
28 Jul 2016
Finale of Clipper Race starts in The Netherlands
The finale of the Clipper Race, Race 14 to London, has started from Den Helder in The Netherlands. After a Departure Ceremony from Willemsoord Marina and a Parade of Sail…
28 Jul 2016
Race 14, Den Helder to London, starts today
The final race of the global circumnavigation series, Race 14 from Den Helder to London, starts today in The Netherlands. It’s going to be one of the most nail-biting yet…
26 Jul 2016
Last chance to win Stormhoek Social Spirit Award
In two days’ time the 14th and final stage of the Clipper 2015-16 Race gets underway from Den Helder to London with all positions still to be decided in the…
24 Jul 2016
Race 13 prizes awarded in Den Helder
The prizes have been awarded for Race 13, the Den Helder Northern Seas Challenge, at a ceremony at Willemsoord Marina in The Netherlands. The three podium teams took to the…
22 Jul 2016
Den Helder Race 13 arrivals complete
As Visit Seattle, PSP Logistics and Da Nang – Viet Nam celebrated their podium finishes in Race 13, the Den Helder Northern Seas Challenge, arrivals are now complete following the…
21 Jul 2016
Race 13 Day 4: Teams vie for vital positions as westerlies power them towards finish line
Tensions are mounting across the fleet in this penultimate race with every team knowing that positions into Den Helder could prove pivotal in the final race standings. Until this morning…
21 Jul 2016
Race 12 Penalty Points
Given the intense battle for final positions as we approach the Clipper 2015-16 Race Finish in London on 30 July, the penalty points for Leg 8 are being allocated on…
21 Jul 2016
ETAs into Den Helder
Every position in the Den Helder Northern Seas Challenge is still up for grabs with the fleet tightly bunched heading for the finish line. Click here for the schedule of…
20 Jul 2016
Race 13 Day 3: Squalls, lightning and a lot of pressure
The fleet is contending with squalls, lightning and navigating the North Sea oil rigs, and with the lead changing multiple times in the last 24 hours, the pressure is intense.…
19 Jul 2016
Race 13 Day 2: Overhauling, foul tides and mixed fortunes
Light, patchy winds and the strong tidal conditions north of Scotland are testing nerves and patience as the teams battle to clear notorious Pentland Firth and make it out into…
18 Jul 2016
Race 13 Day 1: Tight racing with all to play for
Day 1 of the Den Helder Northern Seas Challenge and racing is extremely tight, with positions changing regularly as the teams focus on constant trimming off the Hebrides. Race 13…
17 Jul 2016
Race 13: The Den Helder Northern Seas Challenge Starts
The Clipper Race teams have started Race 13: The Den Helder Northern Seas Challenge, knowing all is still to fight for in the battle for the overall podium. With a…
17 Jul 2016
Clipper Race departs Derry-Londonderry
Following an action-packed ten day stopover in Derry-Londonderry, the Clipper Race crew has departed the Foyle Marina for their penultimate challenge - Race 13: The Den Helder Northern Seas Challenge,…
16 Jul 2016
Live Stream: The Voyage of Sunniva
The River Foyle will be transformed into a magical, mythical stage tonight as the Clipper Race fleet takes the lead role in the theatrical finale to the Foyle Maritime Festival…
15 Jul 2016
Preview: Race 13, the Den Helder Northern Seas Challenge starts tomorrow
The Clipper Race fleet is preparing for the penultimate race of the series, Race 13, the Den Helder Northern Seas Challenge from Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland to Den Helder, the Netherlands.…
15 Jul 2016
Jean-Christophe Novelli Cooks up a Storm at Clipper Race Kitchens
Waves the size of houses and hurricane force winds make the Clipper Race one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet, but for some crew it’s life below deck,…
15 Jul 2016
Like mother like daughter: Meet the Crockers
It’s not every day that you race against your family, but for mother and daughter duo Linda and Sophie Crocker, the past 10 months have been extremely competitive as they…
13 Jul 2016
City provides LegenDerry reception at Race 12 Prize-Giving event
Derry-Londonderry’s Guildhall Square turned purple tonight as city residents came out to support the LegenDerry Finale Prize Giving. From the Playhouse, the Clipper Race crew created a rainbow in their…
13 Jul 2016
Get on board our open boats in Derry-Londonderry
Join us today at Foyle Marina and step on board the Clipper 70 yachts to receive a free personal yacht tour from crew members who have competed in this unique…
10 Jul 2016
Visitors flock to the 2016 Foyle Maritime Festival on opening weekend
Thousands of people have been descending on the banks of the River Foyle to mark the opening of the Foyle Maritime Festival which runs until 17 July, with the colourful…
8 Jul 2016
Remaining team arrivals complete Race 12: The Legenderry Finale
With seven teams already in port, the remaining five teams have arrived this morning to complete the fleet at Foyle Marina, Derry Londonderry. IchorCoal arrived in just after 0200 after…
8 Jul 2016
ETAs into Derry-Londonderry
The Clipper Race fleet is closing in on Derry-Londonderry ahead of the start of the Foyle Maritime Festival. The finish line to the LegenDerry Finale is approximately a 3 hour…
7 Jul 2016
Race 12 Day 17: Low pressure system for teams in closing stages
A low pressure system delivering lots of squalls is over the teams still at sea and headed south east towards Northern Ireland having cleared the Rockall mark of the course.…
6 Jul 2016
Race 12 Day 16: LMAX Exchange on course for sixth overall race win
LMAX Exchange is on course for victory today after a fierce battle with Derry~Londonderry~Doire overnight, with positions changing often before the overall race leader managed to squeeze a two nautical…
5 Jul 2016
Race 12 Day 15: Can Derry~Londonderry~ Doire hold on for a home port victory?
With 175 nautical miles remaining in the LegenDerry Finale, Derry~Londonderry~Doire is leading the race to its home port once again, but with only 7.5NM between the front three teams as…
4 Jul 2016
Race 12 Day 14: Frustrations kick in with easing winds
After setting a blistering pace across the Atlantic, some of the teams in the LegenDerry Finale have found themselves all but grind to a halt in the light winds off…
3 Jul 2016
Race 12 Day 13: Teams toy with tactics around Tory Island
Rounding Tory Island is causing a conundrum for the Clipper Race teams as changeable winds lead to a variation in tactics which, after the first three boats, is already mixing…
3 Jul 2016
UPDATE: Race 12 Course Extension
UPDATE 2230UTC SUNDAY 3 JULY 2016 Due to planned missile firing tests by the Navy the mark at St Kilda has been removed and a new one inserted at Rathlin…
2 Jul 2016
Race 12 Day 12: Weather getting complicated in closing stages
After blasting across the North Atlantic in Race 12, The LegenDerry Finale, the weather forecasting is getting a little ‘complicated’ according to Clipper Race and Great Britain Olympic Sailing Team…
1 Jul 2016
Race 12 Day 11: Derry~Londonderry~ Doire leads Ocean Sprint to home port
In the last 24 hours, seven teams have completed the Ocean Sprint course in the LegenDerry Finale, in a bid to pick up the final bonus points on offer in…
30 Jun 2016
Party Time for Team with Most Social Spirit
With three races left to complete it means there are three more chances for teams to win the Stormhoek Social Spirit Award and our Official Wine Partner is offering a…
30 Jun 2016
Race 12 Day 10: Teams enjoy strong westerlies at start of Ocean Sprint
The fleet is enjoying strong westerly winds of 15 to 20 knots as it heads east in the North Atlantic Ocean on day 10 of The LegenDerry Finale to Derry-Londonderry.…
30 Jun 2016
Unicef in Ireland and the UK: giving young people a voice
After 11 months racing the world’s oceans, the concluding finish line is in sight and a glorious homecoming awaits for the race’s intrepid crew. During its 40,000 nautical mile journey,…
29 Jun 2016
Race 12 Day 9: Brakes off as westerly propels fleet forward
A strong westerly served up by the Azores High is propelling the yachts forward after a frustrating few days of light airs from the same high in the North Atlantic…
28 Jun 2016
Race 12 day 8: Mixed fortunes for fleet as Atlantic High causes pain
The frontrunners have managed to escape the grasp of the light winds associated with the ridge of the Azores High, but the back of the fleet is still suffering in…
27 Jun 2016
Race 12 Day 7: Will there be a successful North Atlantic High Escape Artist?
A wind hole at the centre of the North Atlantic High could engulf the fleet today, with weather reports and tactics being analysed carefully on day 7 of The LegendDerry…
26 Jun 2016
Race 12 Day 6: Teams battle for speed as they turn north towards Derry-Londonderry
The brakes have been put on the rollercoaster ride for now after the teams made the turn north around the Ice Box perimeter and now find themselves caught in the…
25 Jun 2016
Race 12 Day 5: Could blistering progress slow as fleet prepares to head north?
It has been another fantastic day’s progress in the North Atlantic. 30 knots of wind from the south-southwest, sun, and current has seen teams blast reaching and reporting record runs…
24 Jun 2016
Race 12 Day 4: Split fortunes as Atlantic storm divides fleet
A dramatic Atlantic storm stalled progress for some teams yesterday, widening the margin between the front and back of the fleet, and it is the boats to the south which…
23 Jun 2016
Race 12 Day 3: Gulf Stream rodeo delivers more exhilarating progress for fleet
It has been another thrilling day in the Atlantic as 30 to 50 knot winds, plus an added push from the Gulf Stream, create truly exhilarating sailing conditions, epic surfs…
22 Jun 2016
Crew Catchup: Meet St Katharine Docks Neighbours and Teammates Tom and Marta
As the teams compete in this final, Atlantic Homecoming Leg of the race, some crew be headed a little closer to home than others. Once back in London, many will…
22 Jun 2016
Race 12 Day 2: Atlantic Ocean delivers baptism of fire as wind shift provides challenge
The luxury of New York is now a fading memory after a wind shift in the Atlantic Ocean delivered an early challenge for the Clipper Race fleet. Team focus and…
21 Jun 2016
Race 12 Day 1: Drag race start for final ocean crossing of series
The Atlantic Homecoming Leg is underway and after the first twelve hours, just 5 nautical miles currently separate the first eleven teams in the Clipper 2015-16 Race’s final ocean crossing.…
20 Jun 2016
Race 12, the ‘LegenDerry Finale’ officially starts
Race 12, the ‘LegenDerry Finale’ to Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, has officially started following the fleet’s departure from New York this morning. Following a Ceremony and Parade of Sail in front…
20 Jun 2016
Fleet departs New York for LegenDerry Finale
The Clipper Race fleet has departed New York after a spectacular Parade of Sail past the Statue of Liberty as it motors towards the Race 12 start line. The LegenDerry…
20 Jun 2016
The LegenDerry Finale starts today
Race 12, the LegenDerry Finale to Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, starts today from New York. The crew depart Liberty Landing Marina this morning local time on the first of three races…
17 Jun 2016
Local Alumni crew welcome teams in New York
“I love that the race keeps coming to New York. Every year I go down to the marina to see the boats and meet some of the crew and I…
16 Jun 2016
Clipper Race Founders Ring Nasdaq Stock Exchange Opening Bell in NYC
Clipper Ventures co-founders William Ward and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston had the honour of ringing the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market in Times Square this morning to celebrate the…
15 Jun 2016
Clipper Race founders to ring Opening Bell at Nasdaq tomorrow
Clipper Race founders William Ward, Chief Executive, and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Chairman, will ring the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York on Thursday morning 16 June…
15 Jun 2016
Voting open: The Henri Lloyd Seamanship Award
An honour every team hopes to win, nominations for the Henri Lloyd Clipper Race Seamanship Award open today. In recognition of the extreme challenges faced by the crew, both as…
15 Jun 2016
The LegenDerry Finale awaits Crew
On Monday 20 June the Clipper Race fleet will set sail for three-time Host Port Derry-Londonderry in Northern Ireland in the 3120 nautical mile LegenDerry Finale from New York. The…
14 Jun 2016
New York Prize-giving
With the Manhattan skyline forming a stunning backdrop at sunset the prize-giving ceremony for Races 10 and 11 took place at Liberty Landing Marina following the conclusion of The LMAX…
11 Jun 2016
Bike vs Boat: Simon Parker completes 3,750 mile Clipper Race cycle challenge
“Worn out but absolutely ecstatic.” The emotion on Simon Parker’s face and in his voice is clear as he finally arrives into Liberty Landing Marina. Like his fellow Clipper Race…
10 Jun 2016
Clipper Race arrivals complete in New York
All of the Clipper Race fleet is now in Liberty Landing Marina after a busy day of arrivals into the Big Apple. Having crossed the LMAX Exchange - RACE of…
9 Jun 2016
ClipperTelemed+ wins Race 11 into New York
ClipperTelemed+ has won Race 11, The LMAX Exchange – RACE of THE AMERICAS, its first overall race win and second podium of the series. The team, skippered by Matt Mitchell,…
9 Jun 2016
Race 11 Day 9: Variable conditions guarantee nail biting finale
The closing stages of The LMAX Exchange – RACE of THE AMERICAS is turning into an incredibly tough finale. In contrast to the strong winds of Tropical Storm Colin, light,…
9 Jun 2016
ETAs into New York
The Clipper Race fleet has made great progress so far in the LMAX Exchange - RACE of THE AMERICAS and with the longer term forecast looking good, giving the fleet…
8 Jun 2016
World Oceans Day: Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet
The oceans provide us with endless opportunities for adventure and exploration, moments of wonder, inspiration and happiness, and of course, without them there would be no Clipper Race. So it’s…
8 Jun 2016
Bike VS Boat across USA: The Final Test
As the Clipper Race fleet covers the remaining nail biting miles of the US Coast to Coast Leg, it is not just the crew at sea who are giving it…
8 Jun 2016
Race 11, Day 8: Tropical Storm Colin Packs Punch for Fleet
Tropical Storm Colin blasted over the fleet, packing a little more punch than forecasted yesterday. Winds gusting 70 knots, and exhilarating surfing speeds into the high 20s, provided a thrilling…
7 Jun 2016
Race 11 Day 7: Fleet prepares for Tropical Storm Colin to hit as battle heats up
The battle between Garmin and ClipperTelemed+ has intensified at the top of the leaderboard, with ClipperTelemed+ now ahead by less than 7 nautical miles. However, a shakeup of the leaderboard…
6 Jun 2016
Race 11 Day 6: Garmin maintains narrow lead over ClipperTelemed+ approaching Ocean Sprint
Garmin is holding a narrow 8 nautical mile lead over ClipperTelemed+ in the final 650 NMs of the race to New York on Day 6 of the LMAX Exchange –…
5 Jun 2016
Race 11 Day 5: Garmin victorious at Scoring Gate, claiming three points
Garmin has taken the lead over former race leader ClipperTelemed+, as the intense fight to be first into New York continues on day 5 of the LMAX Exchange – RACE…
4 Jun 2016
Race 11, Day 4: Snakes and ladders style fortune shakes up Race 11 positions
The past 24 hours played out like a game of snakes and ladders for the Clipper Race fleet as tactics and a healthy roll of good or bad fortune through…
3 Jun 2016
Race 11 Day 3: A busy day of evolutions and trimming in light airs
The last 24 hours has seen a trimming battle and lots of sail evolutions across the fleet as the teams fight to clear the Windward Passage in extremely light winds.…
2 Jun 2016
Unicef crew gives Panamanian youths a taste of life at sea
As our international crew members take on the challenge of the world’s oceans, they are raising awareness and funds for children across the globe who are facing their own challenges…
2 Jun 2016
Race 11 Day 2: Neck and neck in fight to clear Windward Passage
Just 0.6 nautical miles separate the top three teams as they navigate towards the Windward Passage which connects the Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. The seas have reduced, the…
1 Jun 2016
Race 11 Day 1: Quick off the mark as Trade Winds power fleet along
The teams are making good speeds close hauled in steady easterly Trade Winds in the first 24 hours of the LMAX Exchange – RACE of THE AMERICAS to New York.…
1 Jun 2016
Next Stop New York!
From sleepless in Seattle to the city that never sleeps, after transiting the Panama Canal the teams are now racing to the bright lights of New York in Race 11:…
31 May 2016
LMAX Exchange – RACE of THE AMERICAS is Underway
After a delayed start due to light winds, Race 11, the LMAX Exchange – RACE of THE AMERICAS got underway at 1208 UTC on Tuesday 31 May. Following a successful…
30 May 2016
LATEST: LMAX Exchange – RACE of THE AMERICAS Start
UPDATED at 2300 UTC on Monday 30 May Due to continued light wind the Race Office has decided to postpone the start of Race 11, The LMAX Exchange - RACE…
29 May 2016
Cycle versus sail: Simon Parker’s American adventure continues
One direct flight will take you from China to the UK in less than a day. But where’s the fun in that when you can make the 15,000 journey by…
27 May 2016
Final arrivals in Panama
The Clipper Race fleet is now complete in Panama after Mission Performance, Da Nang-Viet Nam, Visit Seattle and PSP Logistics arrived on Friday morning (local time). GREAT Britain, Garmin and…
27 May 2016
Race 11 The LMAX Exchange - RACE of THE AMERICAS
The LMAX Exchange – RACE of THE AMERICAS from Panama to New York is due to get underway on Monday 30 May with a Le Mans start. At 1930 nautical…
27 May 2016
Race Finish Spectator Boat Tickets on sale today!
Tickets for the Official Spectator Boats for the Clipper Race finish are now on sale. In 10 weeks’ time, the 12-strong Clipper Race fleet will cross the final finish line…
26 May 2016
Leg 6 Penalty Points
The Race Committee has announced the penalty points for the Race 9 Seattle Pacific Challenge from Qingdao, China to Seattle, USA. During Leg 6, the fleet spent approximately four weeks…
26 May 2016
ETAs to Panama and Canal transit info
The Clipper Race fleet are currently heading for Panama ahead of the transit of the Panama Canal, below are the latest ETAs. ETAs to Panama (-5 UTC). ClipperTelemed+ - In…
25 May 2016
Further arrivals as first group begin Panama Canal transit
IchorCoal and Qingdao arrived in Panama on Wednesday morning (local time) as ClipperTelemed+ , Unicef and Derry~Londonderry~Doire begin the transit of the Panama Canal. Look out for them going through…
25 May 2016
Unicef in North America: Giving schoolchildren the power to save lives
As the fleet begins to transit the Panama Canal and experience one of the engineering wonders of the world, they will voyage through the tropical heat and squalls of the…
24 May 2016
First yachts arrive in Panama ahead of canal transit
LMAX Exchange and Unicef have joined ClipperTelemed+ and Derry~Londonderry~Doire in Panama today after completing the PSP Logistics Panama Cup. ClipperTelemed+ and Derry~Londonderry~Doire arrived on Tuesday morning (local time) ahead of…
24 May 2016
Crew gets creative with PSP Logistics photo competition
As the Clipper Race fleet motors to and through the Panama Canal, the Race 10 sponsor PSP Logistics has set the teams a task to test their creativity with a…
23 May 2016
Next stop Panama
It’s full steam ahead to Panama for four of the Clipper Race fleet after a successful pit stop in Banana Bay Marina, Costa Rica, to refuel ahead of the canal…
20 May 2016
Social Spirit Powers Teams to Panama
The power of social spirit and an optimistic outlook on board has been shining out of the Clipper Race teams in the PSP Logistics Panama Cup. They’ve been sweating under…
20 May 2016
FIGHT TO FINISH IN PSP LOGISTICS PANAMA CUP
Day 21 in the PSP Logistics Panama Cup and Race 10 draws to a close after the Race Committee announced yesterday that the compulsory Remedios Gate would be the finish…
20 May 2016
‘LEGENDERRY’ WELCOME AWAITS IN 50 DAYS
Today marks 50 days until the Clipper Race fleet arrives in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, to conclude a 3-race, 6-year, relationship which has seen its transformation as the UK’s first City…
19 May 2016
Another ‘crazy’ day on the Clipper Race
Day 20 in the PSP Logistics Panama Cup and Race 10 appears to be slipping into slow motion as the leading teams tackle the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) –…
18 May 2016
Race 10 Day 19: 0.1 nautical mile between podium positions after 3000NM of racing
While the teams behind continue to chase the leaders, the PSP Logistics Panama Cup has once again got even tighter among the front four boats. With LMAX Exchange still in…
18 May 2016
British sailors unite to support Sailing is GREAT for Unicef
It is no secret, at the Clipper Race we really, really love sailing and British ocean racing legends Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Dee Caffari MBE and Ian Walker are all throwing…
17 May 2016
Race 10 Day 18: Leaders feel the heat as fleet puts pressure on in PSP Logistics Panama Cup sweatfest
The scorching, calm tropics continue to test the nerves of the Clipper Race fleet, and leaders LMAX Exchange and ClipperTelemed+ are beginning to feel added heat from some of the…
16 May 2016
Race 10 Day 17: Battle for lead heats up between leaders LMAX Exchange and ClipperTelemed+
The battle for the lead position in The PSP Logistics Panama Cup is reaching boiling point in terms of both temperature and stakes. LMAX Exchange passed the second compulsory gate…
15 May 2016
Race 10 Day 16: Forecast squalls set to liven up the Doldrums
As the PSP Logistics Panama Cup continues, life in the Doldrums is frustrating the teams regardless of their position in the fleet, with one team covering as little as 35…
14 May 2016
Race 10: Day 15: Visit Seattle smash Ocean Sprint record for PSP Logistics Panama Cup
On a frustratingly hot, calm Friday 13th for most of the fleet, Visit Seattle had all the luck and smashed the Ocean Sprint record for Race 10: The PSP Logistics…
13 May 2016
Race 10 Day 14: IchorCoal sets time to beat in Ocean Sprint
Half of the fleet has completed the Ocean Sprint course with IchorCoal setting the fastest time so far of 14 hours 21 minutes, a mere 27 minutes faster than Qingdao…
12 May 2016
Race 10 Day 13: Let the battle commence for bonus points in Ocean Sprint
Once again, bonus points are up for grabs as the Clipper Race fleet approaches the Ocean Sprint start line at 17 and a half degrees north. Two points are on…
11 May 2016
Race 10 Day 12: Teams work to escape the Doldrums’ grasp
The lead has shifted once again in the PSP Logistics Panama Cup with ClipperTelemed+ now in pole position followed by IchorCoal and Unicef . However, as the frontrunners approach the…
10 May 2016
Race 10 Day 11: Fluky winds forecast is next test for fleet
2000 nautical miles and eleven days into the PSP Logistics Panama Cup the frontrunners are rounding the tip of Cabo San Lucas with their eyes now firmly on the Ocean…
9 May 2016
Unicef and ClipperTelemed+ win their first bonus points
At 1043 UTC Unicef was the first team to pass through the Scoring Gate in the PSP Logistics Panama Cup to take the maximum three points on offer. Skipper Martin…
9 May 2016
Race 10 Day 10: Sprint for bonus points at Scoring Gate
As some teams search for stronger winds, the leading boats are within hours of passing through the Scoring Gate and snatching those vital bonus points. Unicef, ClipperTelemed+, LMAX Exchange and…
8 May 2016
RACE 10 DAY 9: STEALTH MOVE AS MATCH RACING CONTINUES AHEAD OF SCORING GATE
Despite lighter airs some good downwind racing under spinnaker has continued with a number of match races between duelling teams now heading for the Scoring Gate, around 250nM south. LMAX…
7 May 2016
Race 10 Day 8: Teams push hard ahead of light winds
Day 8 of the PSP Logistics Panama Cup and all the teams have been taking advantage of great downwind sailing under their spinnakers as temperatures rise and shorts are shaken…
6 May 2016
Race 10 Day 7: IchorCoal reaps reward from early gamble out west
For the first time in the PSP Logistics Panama Cup IchorCoal has taken the lead in this tenth race of fourteen in the global series. Several days ago, the South-African…
5 May 2016
Race 10 Day 6: Tack Exchange keeps teams busy in East Pacific Spaghetti Junction
Despite the vastness of the Pacific Ocean and the possible options for the fleet in terms of inshore and offshore racing en route to Central America, the majority of the…
4 May 2016
Race 10 Day 5: ClipperTelemed+ catches fleet as wind fills in and racing tightens
Having avoided the wind hole that held the rest of the teams captive yesterday, ClipperTelemed+ made good speed and now finds itself back in the mix with the rest of…
3 May 2016
Race 10 Day 4: Frustrations build as light airs descend on fleet
A pressure system approximately 100 miles off the Californian coast has the Clipper Race teams battling in light airs, as they search for every advantage with wind speeds dropping to…
2 May 2016
Race 10 Day 3: Gybe ballet continues as wind eases
Day 3 of Race 10 and the PSP Logistics Panama Cup has seen a continuation of great downwind racing although conditions are starting to become lighter this morning (UTC) produced…
1 May 2016
RACE 10 DAY 2: COMPETITIVE FIRST FULL DAY OF RACING
Race 10, the PSP Logistics Panama Cup, has had a highly competitive first full day of racing in good downwind conditions from north westerly winds following yesterday’s Le Mans start.…
30 Apr 2016
Race 10 Day 1: Race is on to Panama after Le Mans start
UPDATED at 1430 UTC ClipperTelemed+ commenced racing at 1050 UTC having completed the necessary repairs to the mast track and is now in pursuit of the fleet in the race…
30 Apr 2016
Le Mans Start for PSP Logistics Panama Cup
UPDATE: PSP Logistics Panama Cup started at 0320 UTC (2020 local time) with a Le Mans start procedure. Ash Skett, skipper of Garmin, reported: "All went smoothly and it was…
29 Apr 2016
Seattle activities round up: Pro Am, Urban Trek and more
Seattle welcomed the fleet with open arms as a first-time Team Sponsor and Host Port, and whilst the crew were in town they took part in a variety of events…
28 Apr 2016
Fleet departs Seattle in Parade of Sail
The teams have departed Bell Harbor, Seattle, and have been putting on a show in front of crowds watching the Parade of Sail from Seattle Waterfront. A news helicopter and…
28 Apr 2016
Race 10, the PSP Logistics Panama Cup, starts today
The race crews are preparing to sail back out into the North Pacific Ocean from Seattle at the start of Race 10, the PSP Logistics Panama Cup today. The fleet…
27 Apr 2016
Seattle celebrity chef cooks for Clipper Race victuallers
This week, Seattle celebrity chef Ethan Stowell cooked for some of the Clipper Race victuallers while finding out more about the tough task of buying, managing and cooking food during…
23 Apr 2016
Visit Seattle explores the city
The Emerald City has extended a warm welcome to our intrepid race crews, providing an eclectic mix of hospitality and entertainment to celebrate the fleet’s arrival, having completed the crossing…
22 Apr 2016
Get on board our open boats in Seattle today
The Clipper Race fleet has arrived at Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle, WA having completed the Seattle Pacific Challenge from Qingdao, China. Join us at today at Pier 66 and step…
22 Apr 2016
Feature: Sir Robin
In a very personal interview with The Huffington Post UK editor-in-chief Stephen Hull, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston talks about fear, the universe and living life as one of the UK’s most…
22 Apr 2016
Pennants awarded at Seattle Pacific Challenge Prizegiving
As the sun began to set behind Mount Rainier, teams gathered at Seattle Aquarium for the top honours for the Seattle Pacific Challenge prizes. Derry~Londonderry~Doire , Unicef and LMAX Exchange…
21 Apr 2016
Power Supply
“It’s key to have the right sail up at the right time. The Clipper 70 is huge so changing a sail is not a quick process and you need to…
19 Apr 2016
ETAs into Seattle, USA
The Clipper Race will visit Seattle, USA for the first time in the race's history with the twelve-strong fleet berthing at Bell Harbor Marina. Due to busy shipping lanes on…
16 Apr 2016
CHEERS FOR QINGDAO
Qingdao has arrived into Seattle's Bell Harbor Marina with a warm reception from friends, family and supporters. The team docked at 1300 local time after Skipper Bob Beggs and his…
16 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 27: Sleepless to Seattle
The Emerald City beckons for the remaining teams completing the Seattle Pacific Challenge. But with high pressure building over the coast there could be a sleepless night ahead (local time)…
15 Apr 2016
Seattle Alumni crew welcome fleet to city
“As the Clipper Race fleet makes its way to Seattle across the gruelling North Pacific, it gives me a chance to re-live the glory days of circumnavigating and winning the…
15 Apr 2016
Unicef in Central America: Protecting the rights of vulnerable children
Leg 6, the Seattle Pacific Challenge sees the fleet arriving to west coast USA, after almost a month at sea. But the Clipper Race fleet isn’t the only group heading…
15 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 26: Five teams still competing in Seattle Pacific Challenge
As the five teams still racing in the Seattle Pacific Challenge tick off the miles to the Emerald City, more moderate weather is allowing them to catch their breath for…
15 Apr 2016
Seattle Race Office now open
For those crew, friends, family and sponsors in Seattle, these instructions on how to find the Race Office may come in handy. The address is: Suite 200 of the World…
14 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 25: Pacific still has tricks up her sleeve as race finale plays out
The podium positions for Race 9, The Seattle Pacific Challenge are now confirmed. However this race is far from over for the remaining eight contenders who have plenty left to…
14 Apr 2016
And the Race 9 Stormhoek Social Spirit Award Goes to…
YOU, the Clipper Race family! Usually the winner of the Stormhoek Social Spirit Award is kept under wraps until the Official Prize-Giving Ceremony at the end of each race in…
13 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 24: Pacific Ocean commands respect as teams overcome “horrendous” conditions
Seattle may be drawing ever closer but the Pacific Ocean’s power is unrelenting, making the final miles to the west coast of the USA an incredible final test of seamanship…
13 Apr 2016
Next stop Seattle: City hosts exciting programme of events for its race debut
The countdown has begun in Seattle which will make its debut as a Host Port to the Clipper Race for the first time in its 19 year history this week.…
12 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 23: Unicef sets Ocean Sprint time to beat in dramatic day
With four teams having completed the Ocean Sprint, it is Unicef which has recorded the fastest time so far in a day of high winds and strong seas which proved…
11 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 22: Winds set to build as Ocean Sprint commences
The frontal weather system currently passing over the fleet has not been as strong as the last, but has provided another day of excellent mileage in the final push to…
10 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 21: Countdown to Seattle
The latest depression has the most westerly boats in its grip and is moving steadily east this morning in the closing week of the Seattle Pacific Challenge. The Race Office…
9 Apr 2016
RACE 9 DAY 20: FLEET RIDES RAILROAD TO SEATTLE
The Clipper Race fleet is experiencing the ‘North Pacific Railway’ right now, according to race Meteorologist Simon Rowell, with a regular timetable of low/ridge/low coming through. A ridge of high…
8 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 19: Wet and windy sleigh ride as teams hunt down leader Derry~Londonderry~Doire
Damp and gusty downwind conditions, with up to 50 knot peaks, are continuing to push the teams forward in the race to Seattle. With boat speeds in the high teens,…
7 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 18: Pressure mounts as teams battle for position
Derry~Londonderry~Doire continues to lead the way in the Seattle Pacific Challenge, with an 87 nautical mile lead over second placed Unicef . However the chasing pack hasn’t given up the…
6 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 17: Low front propels teams towards Seattle
The big anticipated front expected yesterday failed to materialise, but the next storm is now moving over the Clipper 70 fleet in the Seattle Pacific Challenge. Today’s front should have…
6 Apr 2016
Fleet faces 48 hour day
The idea of Groundhog Day may seem like a fictional concept but in reality, it’s perfectly possible. The crews have been marking the crossing of the International Date Line today…
5 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 16: Teams travel in time as they cross International Date Line
The teams have been crossing the International Date Line and travelling back in time a day in the North Pacific Ocean. The Skippers have written about the significant milestone in…
4 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 15: Fast boat speeds with strong wind on the beam
Strong squalls have kept the teams busy in the cold temperatures as they change sail plans often to deal with the range of wind speeds. The wind has ranged between…
3 Apr 2016
Sarah Young - On board Tributes
As the Clipper Race says good bye to one of our family, with Sarah Young being laid to rest in the ‘deep blue’ she chose to sail across, explore and…
3 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 14: Teams pay tribute to Sarah Young
The teams have been paying tribute to lost crewmate Sarah Young, who was buried at sea at 1202 local time today after a ceremony on board IchorCoal. Whilst the ceremony…
2 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 13: A sombre day across the fleet
There is a sombre mood across the Clipper Race fleet today with Skippers reflecting on the tragedy aboard IchorCoal in their reports as they head east to Seattle. Speaking on…
1 Apr 2016
The Clipper Race supporters Club: Meet Gabrielle ‘Gay’ Dowling and Tony Milsom
Today we continue our insight into the experience of the Clipper Race supporters. It wouldn't be a Clipper Race stopover without the familiar presence of Gabrielle ‘Gay’ Dowling, partner of…
1 Apr 2016
Race 9 Day 12: 50 knot gusts and white-knuckle helming as Pacific promise delivers
The North Pacific leg is always billed as ‘the big one’ and Skippers report this promise really delivered overnight as a short, sharp forecasted weather front came into force with…
31 Mar 2016
Leg 5 penalty points
The Race Committee has announced the penalty points for the Asian Pacific Challenge from Australia to China via Vietnam. Penalty points are awarded because of damage sustained to sails and…
31 Mar 2016
100 Days till Derry-Londonderry
When the Clipper Race teams set sail for the Pacific Ocean, for many crew members they finally felt they were heading for home, and waiting for them at the end…
31 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 11: Scoring Gate poses conundrum as low front moves in
The upcoming Scoring Gate is on the minds of the Skippers as they debate weather options and the routing implications for the next four days on the Seattle Pacific Challenge.…
30 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 10: Fleet heads east as it awaits next North Pacific low
After a day of strong headwinds and breaking seas, the fleet has been heading east to try and stay in the wind as long as possible while a high pressure…
29 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 9: ClipperTelemed+ takes lead as low brings strong headwinds
The low pressure system has shown the fleet what the mighty North Pacific is capable of, with the wind veering almost 180 degrees to the north and quickly picking up…
29 Mar 2016
Join us at the Strictly Sail Pacific Show: 7-10 April, San Francisco
Want to join our intrepid crews and race the world’s oceans? The Clipper Race will be at the 2016 Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10…
28 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 8: “We have seen it all weather wise the last 24 hours”
It has been another 24 hours of frustrating weather, with wind coming from all directions on the compass due to the low pressure that has formed over a small area…
27 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 7: Teams deal with ‘diabolical’ sea state after unforecast low
Unicef is the new race leader today having faced some very tricky conditions in the night following a new small low pressure system formed further south than forecast and left…
26 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 6: Shifty, light winds hinder progress on Great Circle Route north
The wind has been inconsistent and shifty, with a lot of trimming and sail changes taking place on day 6 of the Seattle Pacific Challenge. With the speed varying between…
25 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 5: First taste of the North Pacific during an exhilarating night racing
The wind has eased off substantially after an exhilarating night of sailing with a steady 30 knots, and gusts of 50 knots as the teams had their first experience of…
24 Mar 2016
The Clipper Race Supporters Club: Meet Tracey Charles
We usually focus on getting to know the Clipper Race crew better but after getting more than half way through the circumnavigation, we have now got to know quite a…
24 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 4: Wind and sea state increases as teams pass southern Japan
The yachts have passed the first waypoint off the southern tip of Japan, and are now headed upwind north towards the Great Circle route in stronger northerly, north-north-easterly winds that…
23 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 3: Busy day of sail evolutions with wind shifts keeping teams on their toes
The wind and sea state has increased as the teams near the southern tip of Japan on day 3 of the Seattle Pacific Challenge. Over the last 24 hours, there…
22 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 2: Frustration and fishing nets in light airs
The fleet has had a frustrating 24 hours of light winds and trouble negotiating huge fishing nets in the Yellow Sea on day 2 of the Seattle Pacific Challenge. The…
21 Mar 2016
Race 9 Day 1: Light winds on day 1 of the Seattle Pacific Challenge Race
Following the Le Mans start from Qingdao in light winds and sun at 0100 UTC, 0900 local time today, the Clipper Race fleet is now headed in a south easterly…
21 Mar 2016
Seattle Pacific Challenge Begins
At 0100 UTC today, the Clipper Race fleet began the ninth of 14 races as it heads across the Pacific Ocean to Seattle, USA from Qingdao, China. The Seattle Pacific…
20 Mar 2016
Crew departs Qingdao for notorious Seattle Pacific Challenge race
The Clipper Race crew, or ‘courageous ocean warriors’ as they are known here in China, have departed the Sailing City of Qingdao to begin their longest, most remote leg of…
19 Mar 2016
Race 9 Preview: The Seattle Pacific Challenge
Renowned by many as one of the toughest features of the circumnavigation, the fleet departs Qingdao for The Seattle Pacific Challenge from China to Seattle, USA, on Sunday. So what…
17 Mar 2016
Crew taste victory in international football match
Clipper Race Crew 2 - 1 Qingdao Media Team In a hotly contested battle at the Tian Tin Stadium in Qingdao, the Clipper Race crew took on the Qingdao media…
17 Mar 2016
Unicef highlights challenge for Children and Environment
The Clipper Race and our Official Charity Unicef joined forces in Qingdao to highlight a subject China is putting more and more emphasis on; that is the role children have…
16 Mar 2016
Chinese community embraces crew
Having been entertained by youngsters yesterday during a school visit, today it was the turn of the ‘young at heart’ to share elements of Chinese culture with the Clipper Race…
16 Mar 2016
The adventurers return
As the teams soak up the amazing hospitality and culture of our six-time Host Port, Qingdao, we hear from some familiar faces of Alumni crew members who have returned to…
15 Mar 2016
Crew gets lessons in Chinese culture
Kung Fu fighting, Chinese calligraphy and origami messages in a bottle were order of the day for the Clipper Race crew and Skippers who were invited to a local primary…
15 Mar 2016
“I have learnt things about myself along the journey, and I’ve been shocked.” Crew catch up with Andrew Jagoe-Salter
They say you can't teach a dog new tricks, yet self confessed 'old sea dog' Andrew who has decades of sailing experience is still learning new skills as he makes…
14 Mar 2016
The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup Prize-Giving
The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup officially drew to a close with an extravagant prize-giving ceremony hosted by the Qingdao Organizing Committee. Over three hundred crew, supporters and officials gathered…
12 Mar 2016
Heroes’ Welcome for Home Team Qingdao
Though every Clipper Race team receives a big welcome into China, the crowds are inevitably always largest for the arrival of the hometown team, with this year in Qingdao being…
12 Mar 2016
Fleet ETAs into Qingdao, China
China’s Sailing City, Qingdao, is looking forward to hosting the Clipper Race fleet for the sixth consecutive time. Due to Chinese immigration policy and an extravagant arrival ceremony which is…
11 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 13: Relief from light winds forecast in final stages of The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup
The teams still at sea are contending with frustratingly light airs in the final stages of The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup. The freezing temperatures have delivered snow, but there…
10 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 12: Icy conditions as remaining teams beat upwind to Qingdao Race Finish
The countdown is on for the teams still racing and battling upwind in icy conditions to make it to Race Finish in Qingdao having come through the violent storm yesterday.…
10 Mar 2016
China Calls for Qingdao Skipper
Every race edition, sailing into Qingdao has proven a memorable experience for the Clipper Race fleet. Each team takes to the stage for an individual Welcome Ceremony and are treated…
9 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 11: Violent storm hits fleet with ‘extreme’ conditions and 70 knot gusting winds
It has been a tumultuous night, with the fleet experiencing a violent storm which delivered some of the worst conditions of the entire circumnavigation. Gusting winds of 70 to 80…
9 Mar 2016
Qingdao Celebrates 12 Years of Achievement and Legacy
The city of Qingdao is ready to receive the Clipper Race fleet for the sixth consecutive edition and remains just as excited as it was in 2006, officials revealed at…
8 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 10: Front moves over fleet as battle for leaderboard positions intensifies
A front is moving over the fleet, with north-easterly wind between 30 to 40 knots and a swell of three to four metres as the teams beat upwind in the…
8 Mar 2016
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
With more than a third of Clipper Race crew being women from all walks of life, ages and nationalities, it seems fitting to pay tribute to our female crew members…
7 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 9: Exhausting sailing with fickle wind, fog and fishing fleets
Wind holes, thick fog and enormous fishing fleets are making for very stressful racing for the teams as they make slow progress towards Qingdao on Day 9 of The Sailing…
6 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 8: Constant trimming and sail plan adjustments in light winds
It has been a day of mostly frustratingly light and unstable airs on The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup to China, with a dying breeze. Garmin, which was leading the…
5 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 7: Fleet faces light winds in Ocean Sprint challenge
The teams have been contending with light, fluky winds and squally rain clouds during the Ocean Sprint, but have had a boost from the strong Kuro Shio current. Garmin is…
4 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 6: Teams begin Ocean Sprint as wind and sea state decreases
The wind has eased and veered round to the east, pushing the yachts onto a more northerly heading as the leading teams start the Ocean Sprint section of the course.…
3 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 5: “Worst seas of the entire Clipper 2015-16 Race so far”
It has been another 24 hours of challenging seas and strong winds with the worst sea state of the entire circumnavigation reported by new race leader Garmin. Former race leader…
2 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 4: North or east: Which route will pay off?
The strong winds and steep waves have eased off, but the fleet is still battling upwind on day 4 of The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup to China. The northerly…
1 Mar 2016
Race 8 Day 3: Fleet “Blasting up waves the size of houses”
The fleet is enduring some difficult conditions with the wind increasing significantly, delivering speeds of up to 40 knots over the last 24 hours and short, sharp waves, making progress…
29 Feb 2016
Race 8 Day 2: Wind forecasted to strengthen
With the fleet on an easterly course currently headed towards Taiwan on the race to Qingdao, the wind is picking up and will continue to do so for the next…
28 Feb 2016
Race 8 Day 1: ‘Tam biet’ as Clipper Race fleet heads north-east for Qingdao
Following a spectacular departure ceremony in Da Nang yesterday, and a dramatic seascape start off the Vinpearl Beach Resort, Race 8 is on and the teams are focussed on The…
27 Feb 2016
Race 8: The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup is underway
The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup started today in blustery conditions off Da Nang beach, Following a well attended departure ceremony, teams made their way to the coastal startlne. Visit…
27 Feb 2016
Fleet departs Da Nang ahead of starting The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup.
The Clipper Race bid an emotional farewell to Da Nang this morning following its ten day stopover in the coastal Vietnamese Host Port. During the on-stage departure ceremony, Clipper Race…
27 Feb 2016
Race 8: The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup
After an unforgettable stopover in Da Nang, the Clipper Race crew is turning its attention to Qingdao, China where an exciting and eventful visit awaits at the end of Race…
26 Feb 2016
Clipper Race crew visit Unicef supported day care centre in Da Nang for children with disabilities
Clipper Race CEO William Ward along with crew members who are raising money for Official Race Charity Unicef were invited to The DAVA Centre in the Hoa Vang District of…
26 Feb 2016
Thousands flock to watch spectacular Clipper Race night parade in Da Nang
Da Nang’s Han River bank was jam-packed for miles last night as people flocked in their thousands to see the Clipper Race fleet parade up and down the city’s water…
25 Feb 2016
Clipper Race Crew shine at Cultural Exchange Show
Clipper Race crew stole the show at Da Nang’s Art and Cultural night in the Race Village, as hundreds gathered to watch a variety of performances by local artists, dance…
24 Feb 2016
Da Nang means Business
The arrival of the Clipper Race fleet in Da Nang not only heralds the hosting of a great sporting and cultural event in the city, but also represents an international…
22 Feb 2016
Race 7: Five-Star Prize Giving Celebration in Da Nang, Vietnam
Clipper Race crew were treated to a lavish cultural celebration tonight at Da Nang’s five star Furama Resort where a sit down VIP Gala Dinner and traditional Vietnamese entertainment evening…
21 Feb 2016
Crew Clean up in Da Nang
After almost a month at sea in a combination of high winds, spray over deck and hot, humid conditions below deck, the ritual ‘deep clean’ is proving even more thorough…
21 Feb 2016
Free Yacht Tours in Da Nang, Vietnam
During the Clipper Race’s stay in Da Nang, Vietnam there is the chance to get on board for free tours of the yachts. On Tuesday (23 February) and Wednesday (24…
19 Feb 2016
Race of Their Lives 2 Screenings in Race Village
Since receiving the warmest of welcomes into Da Nang, crew and supporters have been enjoying all the city has to offer, from first class Vietnamese cuisine to bicycle rides along…
17 Feb 2016
ETAs to Da Nang, Vietnam
The city of Da Nang, Vietnam has provided a huge welcome to the Clipper Race fleet through Wednesday with Mission Performance and Unicef now due to arrive on Thursday morning.…
16 Feb 2016
Fleet closes in on Da Nang
Following the completion of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, the teams are making best speeds to Da Nang in strong winds as the north-east monsoon approaches the…
15 Feb 2016
Derry~Londonderry ~Doire takes first win in Race 7: Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race
Following a challenging 27 day race in which crew faced a whole range of conditions, Derry~Londonderry~Doire has won the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, taking its first race…
14 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 26: Battle for positions intensifies as Race Finish draws close
The Race Finish line has been set and teams are into the final hours of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race with positions still to be decided as…
13 Feb 2016
UPDATE: Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race Enters Final Hours
UPDATED at 0730 UTC, Sunday 14 February Message from Race Director Justin Taylor: "Please be advised that Visit Seattle has accepted my offer of twelfth place and Mission Performance has…
13 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 25: Light winds allow chasing pack to make ground on leader
The Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race could be set for a tighter finish than appeared possible a few days ago, since the frontrunners have all got caught in…
12 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 24: Teams enjoy beat upwind towards Da Nang
As the fleet enters the final stages of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, the teams continue towards various waypoints on the route, enjoying comfortable sailing conditions along…
11 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 23: “Clear skies” and “pleasant breeze” are welcome respite for fleet
With six days to go until the Clipper Race fleet arrives in Vietnam, the teams heading north are enjoying much easier upwind conditions which are forecast to continue for the…
10 Feb 2016
JOIN US THIS WEEK AT THE 2016 TELEGRAPH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & TRAVEL SHOW
Looking for the adventure of a lifetime? This week we’re celebrating our thirst for all things action at the 2016 Telegraph Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show. Running tomorrow until Sunday…
10 Feb 2016
Nominate Your Team for Stormhoek Social Spirit Award
Upon completion of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, our intrepid crew will be half way through their fourteen race global adventure. The crew signed up for a…
10 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 22: Derry~Londonderry~ Doire claims Ocean Sprint bonus points
Leader of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race Derry~Londonderry~Doire was the first through the Ocean Sprint course, setting a time of 14 hours 18 minutes, which has consequently…
9 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 21: Record speeds set as teams round southern waypoint
Strong winds in the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race have led to some thrilling racing conditions for the Clipper Race fleet, with teams recording speeds of over 32…
8 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 20: Teams turn corners as testing conditions continue
The New Moon signifies a new beginning and for many cultures, today represents a New Year. For some teams, turning the most southerly waypoint in the extended route of the…
7 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 19: Bucking bronco seas test fleet ten days from Da Nang
The Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race has continued at a fast pace. Derry~Londonderry~Doire maintains the fastest time across the Ocean Sprint, with eight teams now having completed the…
6 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 18: Winds gust up to 50 knots as teams face Sydney Hobart like conditions
Teams have been facing blustery conditions more reminiscent of the tough Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race as winds hit 50 knots gusting and high surf speeds are reached on route…
5 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 17: Rough ride as teams battle south in Ocean Sprint
As the fleet heads south for the first time this year the broad reaching champagne sailing experience enjoyed for much of the past two weeks is over. Winds died off…
4 Feb 2016
Making waves at the Seattle Boat Show this week
This week, we have been making waves at the West Coast’s largest boat show in Seattle, USA. During our debut at the Seattle Boat Show which runs until Saturday 6…
4 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 16: Ocean Sprint start in sight for front runners
A swift turn around Amianan Island has seen half of the Clipper Race fleet gybe to the south-west as the teams head for the Ocean Sprint course and next waypoint…
4 Feb 2016
11-14 February: Join us at the 2016 Telegraph Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show
Looking for the adventure of a lifetime? Next week, we’re celebrating our thirst for all things action at the 2016 Telegraph Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show. Running from Thursday 11…
3 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 15: “More oomph” forecast as fleet approaches waypoint
Passing to the north-east of the Philippines, the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race leader Derry~Londonderry~Doire is within 160 nautical miles of the next waypoint between the island of…
2 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 14: King Neptune returns as close match racing continues
For the first time since escaping the Solomon Sea Doldrums, the Clipper Race fleet is experiencing much drier conditions and smoother sailing, as it continues to head north-west towards the…
1 Feb 2016
Race 7 Day 13: Trade Winds ride continues in South Pacific
The Trade Winds ride continues to provide great mileage for the Clipper Race fleet as constant wind angles and speeds result in 10 to 12 knots boat speed under heavyweight…
31 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 12: “Stupendously stonking spinnaker runs” as Trade Winds continue to deliver
Day 12 has provided “stupendously stonking spinnaker runs” of up to 305 nautical miles covered in 24 hours, as the fleet powers on in the North Pacific Trade Winds. However,…
30 Jan 2016
Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race Course Lengthened
Monday 1 February - Update on Race Course Extension Following questions, Race Chairman Sir Robin Knox Johnston, has provided additional details on the other options considered before deciding to extend…
30 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 11: Trade Winds allow for High Speed Racing
The Clipper Race fleet is flying along in the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, with many boats averaging more than 120 nautical miles in the last 12 hours.…
29 Jan 2016
Episode two of Race of Their Lives 2 screens from Monday
The second instalment of the Clipper 2015-16 Race TV series, ‘Race of Their Lives 2’ will be broadcast across Europe and Australia on FOX SPORTS 2 and BLOOMBERG TV from…
29 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 10: Fleet hit by 50 knot gusts in tropics
As a low pressure front continues to develop over the fleet, the circulatory winds are increasing with gusts of up to 50 knots, as the front runners approach the halfway…
29 Jan 2016
Penalty Points announced for Leg 4
The Clipper Race Committee has released details of the penalty points allocated to the teams following the three races of the All-Australian Leg 4. Penalty points are awarded because of…
28 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 9: Teams adjust to life at an angle as winds strengthen
The Clipper Race crew is getting used to life at an angle again as steady winds and mixed weather fronts keep the teams on their toes with the need for…
27 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 8: Trade Winds power fleet after second Equator crossing
After days of taking a northerly route through Papua New Guinea, the fleet has finally reached a point where it can pick up the north-easterly Trade Winds which will ease…
27 Jan 2016
Crossing the line: Turning from slimy Pollywog to trusted Shellback
As the Clipper 2015-16 Race fleet crosses the Equator for the second and final time of its circumnavigation, we explain the history and tradition behind the famous King Neptune line…
26 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 7: GREAT Britain leads charge through Scoring Gate
The chase is on in the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, with the Scoring Gate behind them, the next big focus for the teams is crossing the Equator…
26 Jan 2016
The Clipper Race is calling! Visit us at the Seattle Boat Show: 29 Jan – 6 Feb
Still looking for the ultimate New Year’s resolution? We are on the search for the next generation of Clipper Race crew to take on the challenge of racing the world’s…
25 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 6: Scoring Gate beckons as teams battle squall attacks
As the fleet passes New Ireland in Papua New Guinea, the leading four boats are within 80 nautical miles of the Scoring Gate and the chance to win the first…
25 Jan 2016
Unicef in the Philippines: ready when disaster strikes
Leg 5: The Asia-Pacific Challenge sees the fleet head back north, crossing the Equator for the second time in the race and travelling through the islands of Indonesia and the…
24 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 5: Doldrums frustrations eased by much welcomed winds
A significant wind-shift from south to north, bringing with it decent breeze, has helped get the fleet moving again on a beat after progress came to a standstill yesterday for…
23 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 4: Doldrums duels keep teams moving
The teams are trying everything to keep their boats moving as they negotiate the light, shifty winds of the Doldrums and its associated rain squalls in the Da Nang New…
22 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 3: Heat is on as the fleet nears Doldrums
GREAT Britain has taken the lead, making up ground on familiar rival Garmin in second position* after it had to carry out a repair to its spinnaker and peel to…
21 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 2: Tropical conditions as teams near the Doldrums
The teams have been contending with tropical squalls and patchy wind as they close in on the Doldrums in the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race. And the next…
20 Jan 2016
‘Race of Their Lives’ continues this weekend
This weekend sees the ‘Race of their Lives’ series continue on Bloomberg Television across the UK and Europe. Episode 6 of the series, which followed the Clipper 2013-14 Race, airs…
20 Jan 2016
Race 7 Day 1: Reef navigation decisions split fleet
The first 24 hours of the Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race 7 has seen the teams split as they navigate the tactics of the Lihou Reef, with the…
19 Jan 2016
Race 7 gets underway in Coral Sea
Race 7, The Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, got underway at 0530 UTC (1530 Local) today, 19 January. The 4,310 nautical mile race had a Le Mans start…
18 Jan 2016
Clipper Race departs Australia for Da Nang, Vietnam
The Clipper Race bid a fond farewell to Australia today as Race 7, The Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race, departed for Da Nang Vietnam. The 4,310 nautical mile…
16 Jan 2016
Competitive streak runs through Asian Pacific Challenge Ambassadors
There are six new crew members from different ends of the earth boarding five Clipper Race boats to represent their individual Team Sponsor for the Asian Pacific Challenge, and there…
16 Jan 2016
Locals Lap up Clipper Race Fleet in Airlie Beach
Hundreds of Whitsunday and surrounding area residents and tourists took the chance to tour the Clipper Race fleet today. Families and friends enjoyed the tropic sunshine as they received free…
16 Jan 2016
Meet the Crew: Helen Hancorn
When Qingdao crew member Helen Hancorn saw the Clipper Race on the news last summer and learnt that anyone could take part, she went online and applied straight away. Now,…
15 Jan 2016
The Da Nang New Discovery of Asia Race
After an extended and well earned break in Airlie Beach, the Clipper Race fleet will be back racing on Monday with their eyes firmly set on Vietnam in the Da…
12 Jan 2016
Mayor of Whitsundays Welcomes Clipper Race Crew to Airlie Beach
Clipper Race crew were given the warmest of tropical welcomes to Airlie Beach this evening by the Mayor of the Whitsundays, Abell Point Marina and members of the local sailing…
9 Jan 2016
RACE 6 DAY 7: FIGHT TO THE FINISH
The Henri Lloyd Hobart to Whitsundays Race has been a week-long ‘sprint’ of tight unrelenting match racing over 1600 nautical miles which is going down to the wire with GREAT…
9 Jan 2016
Clipper Race teams arrive to tropical welcome in Airlie Beach, Whitsundays
ELEVEN TEAMS NOW OVER THE FINISH LINE: ARRIVAL QUOTES The podium may be decided but the close finishes continued over night and this morning in Race 6: The Henri Lloyd…
9 Jan 2016
Mission Performance ETA 0830 Monday
UPDATE: MISSION PERFORMANCE DUE TO BERTH ABLE POINT MARINA 0830 LOCAL (2230 UTC) MONDAY 11 JANUARY 2016 Eleven teams have arrived at Abell Point Marina, Airlie Beach. The remaining yacht…
8 Jan 2016
Race 6 Day 6: Close racing makes for nail biting finale
The Henri Lloyd Hobart to Whitsundays Race is shaping up to a tense and dramatic finish, as once again in the last 24 hours, the lead has changed hands. As…
7 Jan 2016
Race 6 Day 5: Mission Performance claims Ocean Sprint bonus points
Mission Performance may have started the Ocean Sprint much later than anticipated after going to the aid of another vessel in distress, but the team has made up for lost…
6 Jan 2016
Race 6 Day 4: Offshore tactics pay off as Derry~Londonderry~ Doire takes the lead
With eleven of the twelve strong Clipper Race fleet making the tactical decision to sail close to the eastern Australian coast, Derry~Londonderry~Doire’s plan to remain further offshore has seen the…
5 Jan 2016
Race 6 Day 3: Da Nang – Viet Nam leads charge into Ocean Sprint but drops into second place
The last 24 hours in the Henri Lloyd Hobart to Whitsundays Race have seen the fleet getting a bit of a battering from a developing low with unstable and unpredictable…
4 Jan 2016
Race 6 Day 2: GREAT Britain clinches three points at Scoring Gate
The fleet is flying along in Day 2 of Race 6: The Henri Lloyd Hobart to Whitsundays Race. The front runners are just over a thousand nautical miles from the…
3 Jan 2016
Race 6 Day 1: Split tactics as teams aim for extra points over positions
The New Year has brought a new determination to the Clipper Race fleet which, after a short stopover in Hobart, is back racing and charging across the Bass Strait in…
2 Jan 2016
RACE 6: THE HENRI LLOYD HOBART TO WHITSUNDAYS RACE STARTS
Following the fleet's successful Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race campaign, the sixth race of the 14-race series has started today, Saturday 2 January. Race 6: The Henri Lloyd Hobart to…
1 Jan 2016
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race prizes awarded
The prizes have been awarded in the official 71 st Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) prizegiving ceremony where the distinctive orange shirts of Da Nang – Viet Nam were…
30 Dec 2015
DA NANG VIET NAM WINS SYDNEY HOBART CLIPPER RACE CLASS
Wendy ‘Wendo’ Tuck, the first female Australian Skipper in the history of the Clipper Race, has clinched first place in the Clipper 70 class of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht…
30 Dec 2015
RACE 5 DAY 4: TIGHT MATCH RACING TO HOBART FINISH
The final fight to the finish line of Race 5, the 71 st Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR), is going to be tight and tactical for the Clipper 70s…
30 Dec 2015
LATEST ETAs to Hobart
The Clipper Race fleet is still being led by ‘local Girl’ Wendo Tuck on Da Nang Viet Nam and is hurtling towards a finish just before 1600 local (0500 UTC)…
29 Dec 2015
Race 5 Day 3: FLEET POWERS ACROSS BASS STRAIT IN ‘HARD RACE’
The fleet continues to make good progress towards Hobart achieving decent speeds Tuesday morning local time across Bass Strait after some teams struggled in light winds close to the south…
28 Dec 2015
Race 5 Day 2: Da Nang – Viet Nam holds onto lead as conditions calm
Da Nang - Viet Nam, led by Australian Skipper Wendy Tuck, has held its lead overnight, benefitting from stronger south westerly winds by being on the east side of the…
27 Dec 2015
Race 5 Day 1: Fleet endures challenging first night on RSHYR
Following a spectacular start in front of millions of TV viewers, the Clipper Race fleet has endured a challenging first night which claimed victims of many of the super maxi…
26 Dec 2015
Clipper Race fleet starts Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The 12-strong Clipper Race fleet has started famous Australian bluewater classic the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race (RSHYR) in front of hundreds of thousands of spectators. The fleet started at 1300…
26 Dec 2015
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race starts today!
The entire Clipper Race fleet will compete in famous Australian bluewater classic the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race (RSHYR) which starts today, 26 December, at 1300 local AEDT (0200 UTC). Auditors…
25 Dec 2015
Santa surprises Sydney race crew
Christmas Day has got off to a suitably festive start down under today after (Sir) Santa Claus paid an early visit to Clipper Race crew at the CYCA in Sydney.…
22 Dec 2015
Sydney Hobart Weather Scare May Suit Clipper Racers
If the worst forecasted weather condtitions, estimated to bring gusts of up to 50 knots through the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet, do materialise after the first 24 hours,…
20 Dec 2015
Crew star in Sydney Hobart Race media day
With just six days to go to the long awaited Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR), international media are arriving in Sydney ready to report on the 71 st edition…
18 Dec 2015
BLOOMBERG TV EUROPEAN PREMIERE OF CLIPPER 2015-16 RACE SERIES
Forget Star Wars (for now), this week the first instalment of the Clipper 2015-16 Race TV series, ‘Race of Their Lives 2’ gets its UK and European premiere broadcast on…
17 Dec 2015
Busy maintenance schedule in Sydney
The Clipper Race fleet is undergoing a busy schedule of maintenance in Sydney, including each boat being lifted out of the water to have antifouling carried out. The 12 boats…
15 Dec 2015
Race 4: Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup prizes awarded
The Race 4: Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup prizes have been awarded at an event at the prestigious Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Winners LMAX Exchange received a flag from the race’s…
14 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 13: Final positions confirmed for Race 4: The Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup
Due to the continuing light airs affecting ClipperTelemed+, PSP Logistics and most recently Derry~Londonderry~Doire and Da Nang - Viet Nam , the final positions for Race 4: The Elliot Brown…
14 Dec 2015
ETAs to Sydney, Australia
Having also come to a virtual standstill in extremely light airs, Da Nang–Viet Nam has accepted ninth place and will now also motor to make best speed to Sydney. The…
13 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 12: Sydney plays hard to get for remaining five teams
In a final, cruel test to what has already been a punishing slog, the five teams still striving to reach Sydney are once again fighting headwinds and fickle airs in…
12 Dec 2015
Busy day of Sydney arrivals
The podium may be complete but four other Clipper Race teams have celebrated completing the very same achievement after arriving into Sydney today too. Five teams remain at sea, with…
12 Dec 2015
Finish in sight as “toughest race so far” draws to conclusion
Following LMAX Exchange clinching the Race 4: Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup title at 0801 UTC (1901 local) today , the finish line is truly now in sight as the remaining…
12 Dec 2015
LMAX Exchange crosses finish line, winning Race 4 into Sydney
LMAX Exchange has crossed the finish line in Sydney Harbour, taking line honours in Race 4 after racing 2,088 nautical miles from Albany through the Southern Ocean on the Elliot…
11 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 10: No margin for error as teams approach finish line
The heat is on as the Clipper Race fleet closes in on Sydney and the Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup lives up to its name with the smallest of margins allowing…
11 Dec 2015
Information for the Sydney stopover
Ahead of the Sydney stopover, here are some details for Race Crew and friends and family. Marina information The boats will berth at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, the…
10 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 9: Stealth Mode adds to Scoring Gate excitement
At 0007 UTC, the Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup leader LMAX Exchange passed through the Scoring Gate and, pending verification by the Race Office, will collect three points for being the…
9 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 8: Tight at the top for front teams
It’s tight at the top of the Clipper Race fleet as the leading boats have rounded Great Mewstone, south of Tasmania, and entered the Tasman Sea in a quest to…
8 Dec 2015
Race 4 day 7: Shifting wind patterns shake up fleet
The Clipper Race fleet has Tasmania in its sights, as a shift in wind patterns has allowed the majority of teams to head due east, south of the island, where…
8 Dec 2015
Unicef in Papua New Guinea: Malnutrition Prevention
As the fleet heads back into the Roaring Forties, this time venturing further south than on any other race, Unicef is working in many countries in the region to help…
7 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 6: Closely fought inter-fleet battles excite teams
After six days of battling strong headwinds, the wind has finally backed and the Clipper Race fleet has swapped tacking for sail changes in a bid to make the most…
7 Dec 2015
Penalty Points Announced for Leg 3
The Clipper Race Committee has released details of the penalty points allocated to the teams following the race from Cape Town to Albany. Penalty points are awarded because of damage…
6 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 5: Teams jostle for position in challenging conditions
The constant headwinds and necessary tacking when battling against them may have slowed the fleet’s progress to Sydney, but in the last 24 hours the front runners have hit their…
5 Dec 2015
Nominate your team for Stormhoek Social Spirit Award
The Australian Coast to Coast Leg is underway and what an exciting contest the Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup is turning out to be. Shaping up to be the most close-matched…
5 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 4: LMAX Exchange sets Ocean Sprint time to beat
LMAX Exchange is reaping the rewards of its decision to enter Stealth Mode for 24 hours, as it has so far recorded the fastest Ocean Sprint time of the five…
4 Dec 2015
Competition: Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup
Throughout Race 4: The Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup, Daily Update readers have the chance to win the limited edition Clipper Race watch. All you have to do is share with…
4 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 3: Headwinds make progress uncomfortable in Ocean Sprint
The steady, downwind race is over and teams now find themselves living at an uncomfortable degree angle, beating into variable headwinds as they battle the frustrating conditions to select the…
3 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 2: All to race for as teams head into Ocean Sprint
Visit Seattle , in a southerly position, has taken the lead for the first time in its overall race campaign this morning*, and is now 4.3 nautical miles ahead of…
2 Dec 2015
Race 4 Day 1: Clipper Race off to exciting, close start as Sydney beckons
After an enjoyable battery charge in Amazing Albany, the Clipper Race fleet is tightly packed and heading south east in search of Sydney, with sunshine and light winds easing them…
1 Dec 2015
Race 4, The Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup starts from Albany, Western Australia
The Clipper Race fleet has started Race 4, the Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup to Sydney, after departing Official Host Port, City of Albany, Western Australia. The Australia Leg comprises three…
28 Nov 2015
Surfing, rowing and rugby for crew on Albany stopover
Crew have been enjoying surfing, rowing and touch rugby in Albany, Western Australia during the stopover. On Wednesday, crew members played touch rugby against the Amazing Albany team at the…
28 Nov 2015
Open boats and full programme of events in Albany this weekend
A busy programme of events for the public and crew is happening this weekend in Albany, Western Australia. Today (Saturday) and tomorrow there are opportunities to see on board the…
28 Nov 2015
ETAs to Albany, Australia
LMAX Exchange crossed the Wardan Whip finish line in Albany, Australia at 2143 UTC (0543 local time). Derry~Londonderry~Doire secured second place after crossing the finish line at 0932 UTC (1732…
27 Nov 2015
Derry~Londonderry~ Doire moves to top of Race Standings
Following a very successful race for Derry~Londonderry~Doire in the Wardan Whip from Cape Town, South Africa to Albany, Australia, Skipper Daniel Smith and his crew have moved to the top…
26 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 26: Finish line beckons for final two teams
The Wardan Whip produced the tightest finish of the Clipper 2015-16 Race so far, when after twenty-five days and 4,850 nautical miles of racing Mission Performance and IchorCoal were neck…
26 Nov 2015
Pennants awarded at Race 3 prizegiving in Albany
The Race 3 Wardan Whip prizes have been awarded to the top three winning teams at a prizegiving event in Albany. An Aboriginal elder opened the ceremony at the White…
25 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 25: Battle continues for final positions in the Wardan Whip
The fight for sixth place could go down to a photo finish for IchorCoal and Mission Performance , with just 0.35 nautical miles separating the pair at 1000 UTC, and…
25 Nov 2015
Clipper Race fleet arriving in Australia ahead of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
With the arrival of the Clipper Race fleet into Australia after a stormy Southern Ocean crossing, thoughts are turning to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race which starts one month…
24 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 24: Fight for final points
Breeze has picked up for the teams still racing and just 30 nautical miles now separate the front three yachts as they look to finish as strongly as possible and…
23 Nov 2015
Qingdao finishes in third, claims second podium of series
The Qingdao team has crossed the Race 3 finish line into Albany, Western Australia, claiming third position, its second podium place out of three races. The team crossed the finish…
23 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 23: Plenty left to play for as stakes heat up for remaining teams
With podium places secured for LMAX Exchange and Derry~Londonderry~Doire (crossed finish line at 0932 UTC/ 1732 local) with Qingdao estimated to cross finish in approximately two hours, the competition continues…
23 Nov 2015
LMAX EXCHANGE VICTORIOUS ON RACE 3, THE WARDAN WHIP
LMAX Exchange has claimed victory on Race 3, the Wardan Whip, crossing the finish line first in Albany, Western Australia at 2143 UTC November 22, (0543 local time, November 23).…
22 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 22: LMAX Exchange on course to win Wardan Whip today
After 22 days of racing, LMAX Exchange is within 55 nautical miles of the Wardan Whip finish line and, with approximately 120 nautical miles separating it from second placed Qingdao…
22 Nov 2015
Albany stopover photo competition
The Clipper Race fleet is approaching Albany, Western Australia, on its way from South Africa, and we want to see your best images of the yachts arriving in to Albany…
21 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 21: Varying team tactics make for exciting closing stages
While the front of the fleet is hoping to have cleared the last of the very light winds, the boats further back are averaging 10 to 12 knots as they…
20 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 20: Final approach gets complicated as leaders enter Stealth Mode
Competition is hotting up as the teams make their way out of the Southern Ocean chill and get ever closer to the warmth of Western Australia. Front three teams, LMAX…
19 Nov 2015
Race 3 day 19: Light winds frustrate front runners in approach to Albany
In complete contrast to the conditions the western half of the fleet faced 48 hours ago, the boats further east are now toying with tactics as pockets of light winds…
18 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 18: Teams brace against Southern Ocean Storm as Changeable Conditions set in
After a highly anticipated build up, the western half of the Clipper Race fleet braced against a ferocious Southern Ocean storm in the last 24 hours and has come out…
17 Nov 2015
Come and visit us Up North!
As the fleet races across the Southern Ocean towards the west of Australia, our intrepid Recruitment Team here at Clipper Race HQ is travelling to the north of England in…
17 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 17: Stormforce winds catch up with western teams
Teams in the west are experiencing the toughest conditions today as a stormforce front, expected to gust up to 70 to 80 knots, catches up behind them. Teams in the…
16 Nov 2015
Nominations open for Wardan Whip Stormhoek Social Spirit Award
As the leading teams close in on the final 1000 nautical miles to Albany, Stormhoek Wines has opened its Social Spirit Award nomination window for Race 3. The Wardan Whip…
16 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 16: Ocean Sprints commence and teams prepare for strong front
The sun is shining and life at sea has been brighter and steadier, however a powerful incoming front, likely the strongest experienced so far in this race with gusts forecast…
15 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 15: Winds ease to give teams a temporary breather
Steady surfs and large swells eased over the past 24 hours and light, fluffy winds overnight and this morning are now providing a temporary time out from the strenuous Southern…
15 Nov 2015
RACE VIEWER UPDATE
There has been a technical glitch with the Race Viewer overnight and not all the positions have updated correctly, most notably GREAT Britain and Mission Performance . All teams are…
14 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 14: High speeds and big surf keep Clipper Race steaming through Southern Ocean
Despite some predicted short-term respite, strong winds, big waves and squalls, which were most extreme in the south east, have meant yesterday was anything but restful for some teams in…
13 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 13: Fast moving front results in busy deck workout for fleet
A fast moving weather front brought wind from all angles and strengths with 60 knot gusts resulting in a busy day of sail manoeuvres as teams were forced to go…
12 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 12: Front moves over fleet bringing more exhilarating conditions
The fleet has had another day of exciting downwind sailing, with a front also starting to move over it providing more exhilarating conditions. The prelude to the front will see…
11 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 11: Mixed wind fortune as sleigh ride continues for lead half of fleet
Lighter winds slowed progress for some yesterday, but depending on their position in the spread out fleet, winds have now built again and the blustery sleigh ride is back on…
10 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 10: Race leaders claim Scoring Gate rewards
In the Wardan Whip’s first bonus opportunity, LMAX Exchange secured the maximum three points for being first across the Scoring Gate at 1625 UTC yesterday. Derry~Londonderry~Doire picked up two points…
9 Nov 2015
Penalty Points announced for Race 2
The Clipper Race Committee has released details of the penalty points allocated to the teams following the race from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Penalty points are awarded because…
9 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 9: Excitement for teams as Southern Ocean sleigh ride finally delivers
The wind has finally backed around and is allowing the Clipper Race fleet to get its first real taste of the Southern Ocean sleigh ride that teams have been craving…
8 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 8: Front brings 50-knot gusts and short, sharp seas
An anticipated frontal system has brought strong gusting winds and building sea states, making for bouncy, wet living conditions yet a positive 12-hour run progress of more than 110 nautical…
7 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 7: Purring Roaring Forties starts to waken as winds pick up
The ‘big purring cat’ of the Roaring Forties is starting to waken gently. Barometers are rising and increasingly wet, windy cold conditions have teams believing they really are now in…
6 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 6: Progress slows as Roaring Forties purrs
Passing the 40S line which marks the official start of the Southern Ocean’s ‘Roaring Forties’ brings expectations of big surfs and accelerated boat speeds, however that is not always the…
6 Nov 2015
Unicef in Australasia: Malaria prevention
As the fleet takes on the Roaring Forties of the Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride towards Australia, Unicef is working in many countries across this region to keep children safe. One…
5 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 5: Life at an upwind angle as teams knock off miles to Albany
The Clipper Race fleet is living life at an angle as teams continue to push upwind, still seeking out the more favourable westerlies that the Southern Ocean is so famous…
4 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 4: Teams seek Southern Ocean reward
After a slow start, teams are relieved to be making better direction south towards the notoriously strong currents of the Southern Ocean and the Roaring Forties as they bid to…
3 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 3: Fickle winds, squalls and Agulhas current make progress difficult
The fleet has been struggling to make decent progress in the light conditions, with fickle winds, squalls and the Agulhas current making sail selection a tricky process. Over the next…
2 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 2: Storm passes, wind and sea state reduces
The worst of the storm is over with wind and sea state reducing overnight, and the teams are making some progress east at the start of the Wardan Whip race.…
1 Nov 2015
Race 3 Day 1: Strong winds and big waves provide testing conditions
The start of the Wardan Whip, from Cape Town, South Africa, to Albany, Western Australia, saw strong south easterly winds of 20 knots and gusts of 35 knots on the…
1 Nov 2015
Alumni crew show their support in Cape Town
As we celebrate the tenth edition race and its departure from Cape Town yesterday for the start of Race 3: The Wardan Whip to Albany, Western Australia, the spirit of…
31 Oct 2015
WINDY START FOR ‘WARDAN WHIP’ ACROSS SOUTHERN OCEAN
The twelve-strong Clipper Race fleet has begun the third stage of its 14-race global series in an energetic start from Cape Town in the 4845 nautical mile Southern Ocean crossing…
31 Oct 2015
It’s here: Race 3 start day!
It’s here: Race 3 start day! Crew are already down at the V&A Waterfront this morning to make final preparations and clear immigration before their scheduled departure jus after mid-day…
30 Oct 2015
THE CLIPPER RACE MEANS BUSINESS… AND SO MUCH MORE!
It’s been a busy week around our stay in Cape Town with a high level of engagement and activation by our Race Partners. The latest initiative was a range of…
29 Oct 2015
Hive of activity in Cape Town Race Village
The Race Village in Cape Town is a hive of activity as visitors to the V&A Waterfront Marina discover what life is like as an ocean racer ahead of the…
29 Oct 2015
Race 3, The Wardan Whip, starts on Saturday
Race 3 - Cape Town, South Africa, to Albany, Western Australia - will be called the Wardan Whip. Wardan means ‘ocean’ in Noongar, a dialect spoken by the Noongar people,…
29 Oct 2015
Unicef fundraising exceeds £100,000 mark
Just two months into our eleven month global endurance we are very proud to announce we have already raised an incredible £100,000 for Official Race Charity Unicef, the world’s leading…
27 Oct 2015
NEW SKIPPER FOR QINGDAO
Highly accomplished ocean racing skipper and instructor Bob Beggs is to take the helm aboard Qingdao in Cape Town for the remainder of its global Clipper 2015-16 Race campaign. The…
27 Oct 2015
Tune in to the world’s biggest ‘house’ party tonight in Cape Town
Tonight, join the Sapinda Rainbow Foundation for it's massive party in Cape Town featuring award-winning beats by South African sensation and ‘Breakthrough DJ of 2015’ Black Coffee. Everyone’s invited, wherever…
26 Oct 2015
Qingdao and LMAX Exchange cross the finish line into Cape Town
Qingdao has completed the Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms and crossed the finish line at 1131 UTC (1331 local time) with an elapsed time of 366 hours and…
26 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 19: Qingdao overtakes LMAX Exchange in final approach to Cape Town
The race to Cape Town is not over yet. After chasing its nearest competitor since Rio, Qingdao has overtaken LMAX Exchange, finding stronger winds and a better angle in the…
25 Oct 2015
Prizes Awarded for Stormhoek Race to Cape of Storms
As the sun began to set behind Table Mountain, teams gathered to award top honours for the Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms to GREAT Britain , with Derry~Londonderry~Doire…
25 Oct 2015
Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms Prize-giving Tonight
It’s almost time to get the party started as we count down the hours to the Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms Prize-giving and Crew Party. The excitement kicks…
25 Oct 2015
Race 2 day 18: Time expires for LMAX Exchange or Qingdao to claim a podium
The time has passed for either LMAX Exchange or Qingdao to claim a podium position in Race 2: The Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms. With both boats racing…
25 Oct 2015
ETAs to Cape Town, South Africa
The Clipper 2015-16 Race fleet is now berthed at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa. Click here for further information about Cape Town and the events during the…
24 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 17 Final 500 miles for LMAX Exchange and Qingdao
LMAX Exchange and Qingdao are sailing close hauled in the final 500 nautical miles to Cape Town, making good speed of 10.8 and 9.1 knots respectively on their very different…
23 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 16: Wind shifts keep remaining teams focused on finish
The four teams still racing are managing the wind shifts on the final push into Cape Town. Southerly boat Qingdao, which struggled with changeable winds yesterday, is now making 8.7…
22 Oct 2015
Race 2, Day 15: South Atlantic High the final obstacle for remaining teams
The South Atlantic High is the last remaining major obstacle for the boats still at sea, with progress slow in the final approaches to the finish line off Cape Town,…
21 Oct 2015
Race 2, Day 14: Dramatic denouement in store as teams fight to finish
Race 2, The Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms, is headed for a dramatic denouement, with Derry~Londonderry~Doire, Garmin, GREAT Britain and Mission Performance all fighting to be first into…
20 Oct 2015
Race 2, Day 13: Stealth Mode suspense for Race fans
The Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms is set for an exciting finish, with frustrating winds and the wide use of Stealth Mode amongst the fleet leaving race fans…
20 Oct 2015
Race 1 Penalty Points Awarded
The Clipper Race Committee has finalised the list of penalty points to be given to the teams following the assessment of damages and repairs that were needed after the fleet’s…
19 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 12: High pressure system off Africa the next challenge
The high pressure system ahead of the fleet off South Africa is causing a tactical headache for the Skippers as they analyse the navigation and weather options for the approach…
19 Oct 2015
Clipper Race fleet and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston officially entered in Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2015
The Clipper Race fleet is officially entered in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) which starts on December 26. The fleet will bring colour to the Australian offshore classic…
18 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 11: Derry~Londonderry~Doire sets time to beat in Ocean Sprint
Four teams have completed the Ocean Sprint section of the course and are counting down the miles until the finish in Cape Town. All teams pushed hard with good average…
17 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 10: Front teams start Ocean Sprint test
Five teams are currently pushing hard across the Ocean Sprint after enjoying more challenging conditions in the Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms. Race leader Garmin, GREAT Britain (second),…
16 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 9: Speed records broken as teams tested by front
It has been a day of fast spinnaker sailing as the front passed over the fleet, with multiple teams breaking speed and distance records, including another new reported top speed…
15 Oct 2015
Nominations Open for Stormhoek Social Spirit Award
As the teams battle it out in the South Atlantic Ocean, it is time for everyone on dry land to start nominating for the Stormhoek Social Spirit Award in this…
15 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 8: Windy conditions provide exhilarating racing
The anticipated weather front will move over the fleet imminently, with the majority of teams already in winds of 30 to 40 knots, and still anticipating 50 knot gusts. Progress…
15 Oct 2015
Unicef in South Africa: HIV prevention
Leg 2: The South Atlantic Challenge takes the race teams from South America towards the distant shores of Africa, ending with a warm welcome in Cape Town, South Africa. Unicef…
14 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 7: Gruelling conditions with 50 knot gusts predicted today
The majority of the fleet is making good progress in some fairly gruelling conditions, with strong winds and gusts around 50 knots predicted for the eastern group over the next…
13 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 6: Three teams cross the Scoring Gate
Three teams have crossed the Scoring Gate, following the fleet’s dilemma of whether to risk heading further south in pursuit of the bonus points. Derry~Londonderry~Doire crossed first at 0438UTC today,…
12 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 5: Strong winds forecasted for eastern teams
Some of the fleet have been experiencing a period of light winds, but strong conditions associated with the front appearing are due to fill in over the next 24 hours…
11 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 4: Complicated weather patterns ahead as teams decide on tactics
The weather is set to be complicated over the next few days, creating the first major transition area of the race, and some tactical dilemmas for the teams. The eastern…
11 Oct 2015
LMAX EXCHANGE AND QINGDAO BACK RACING
UPDATE 0900UTC SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER 2015 LMAX Exchange and Qingdao have started Race 2 in a Le Mans start off the Brazilian coast at 0510 UTC today ( Sunday). They…
10 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 3 Teams Toy with Scoring Gate Tactics
As the crew gradually settles into the life of ocean racing again, attention has now turned to the tactical decision of whether or not to go for the Scoring Gate…
9 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 2: Crews acclimatise to tough conditions
As the crews continue to acclimatise to the tumultuous conditions in the South Atlantic Ocean, the strong winds are helping the fleet make steady progress towards Cape Town, with leader…
8 Oct 2015
Race 2 Day 1: ‘A baptism of fire’ with fleet in strong winds and big waves
The Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms is underway with the fleet mostly in a tightly-bunched pack after 140 nautical miles and 14 hours of racing. Derry~Londonderry~Doire was first…
8 Oct 2015
Countdown to Cape Town
The countdown has already started to a host of exciting events in South Africa now that Race 2 is underway: the Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms from Rio…
7 Oct 2015
Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms gets underway
Race 2: The Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms is underway off the Brazilian coast today on its 3,417 nautical mile voyage to Cape Town, South Africa. Teams departed…
7 Oct 2015
Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms Start today
At 1600UTC (1300 local time) the Clipper Race fleet slipped lines and departed Rio de Janeiro in preparation for the start of the Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms.…
3 Oct 2015
DELAYED START FOR LMAX EXCHANGE AND QINGDAO
The Race office has announced that repairs to LMAX Exchange and Qingdao will mean a delay in them starting the race to Cape Town, the Stormhoek Race to the Cape…
3 Oct 2015
Time for the Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms
The Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms gets underway on Wednesday 7 October. Compared to Race 1 it will seem like a straight sprint across the South Atlantic Ocean…
3 Oct 2015
‘Lovie’ Your Website
We’re proud to reveal that the Clipper Race website has been shortlisted for a major global award in the category of ‘Best Sports Website’. Clipperroundtheworld.com has been nominated in the…
2 Oct 2015
Results for Race 1: The Atlantic Trade Winds Leg
After adjusting redress for shortening the course and calculating the positions of the boats still racing at 2300 Local Time on Wednesday 30 September, the Race Office has confirmed the…
1 Oct 2015
Glorioso Rio
Rio de Janeiro has welcomed the Clipper Race fleet with open arms after a spectacular arrival set against the breath-taking Rio waterfront and the world-famous landmark of Sugarloaf Mountain. The…
1 Oct 2015
Race 1 Day 31 Atlantic Trade Winds Leg draws to a close
Race 1 has drawn to a close, with the final seven teams battling for final positions and leaderboard points in the Atlantic Trade Winds Leg off the Brazilian coast. After…
1 Oct 2015
Fleet ETAs to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
IchorCoal and Unicef have arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and are berthedat Marina da Gloria. Click here for more information on the fleet's arrival You can learn more about…
30 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 30 Final hours to Race Finish
As we have witnessed in Race 1, after racing more than 5000 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean, and at times travelling at speeds of 20 plus knots, the conditions…
29 Sep 2015
Race 1 to Finish at 2100 Local time (Brazil) Wednesday 30 September
The skippers of the seven remaining teams still racing have just been given notice that Race 1 to Rio de Janeiro will finish at 2100 local time (Rio de Janeiro,…
29 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 29 Fleet wary of Cabo Frio concertina
Despite there being seven boats still racing, it has been an anxious 24 hours for Clipper Race followers with up to four teams opting to activate Stealth Mode over the…
28 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 28 Stealth Mode employed in bid for sixth place
After 5600 nautical miles of racing, four teams made it to the Marina da Gloria yesterday within 14 hours of each other. Winners LMAX Exchange had to wait 36 hours…
27 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 27 Sprint Finish for Final Podium Position
At 0433 UTC (0133 local time) Qingdao crossed the finish line at Rio de Janeiro after 27 days of racing across the Atlantic Ocean, claiming second place behind LMAX Exchange…
27 Sep 2015
Qingdao secures second podium place into Rio
The Chinese entry Qingdao crossed the finish line in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro at 0433 UTC (0133 local) to secure second place and the team’s first eleven points in…
26 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 26 AS LMAX EXCHANGE WINS RACE TO RIO, OCEAN SPRINT BATTLE HEATS UP
First to cross the finish line in the Atlantic Trade Winds Race to Rio was LMAX Exchange at 1718 UTC yesterday, having led the Clipper Race fleet for most of…
25 Sep 2015
Final Call for Stormhoek Social Spirit Nominations
As the Clipper Race teams begin to arrive into Marina da Gloria to celebrate the completion of Race 1 across the Atlantic Ocean and the Equator, this is a final…
25 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 25: Fast sailing to Race and Sprint Finish Lines
As of 1000 UTC, Race 1 leader LMAX Exchange is only 36 nautical miles from the finish line. Sailing at an average of 7.5 knots speed over ground it is…
24 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 24: GARMIN GOES UNDER THE RADAR IN RIO APPROACH
The fleet has cleared the Doldrums Corridor and is charging down the eastern coast of South America at a speed of 9 to12 knots. Visit Seattle became the sixth team…
23 Sep 2015
LETTER FROM CHILD SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE CARRIED BY UNICEF TEAM
A letter signed by child survivors of violence is being carried around the world by the Unicef team as a reminder of the dangers that children face in every corner…
23 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 23: Close racing between Derry ~ Londonderry ~ Doire and GREAT Britain
All of the fleet is making decent progress now, with the northerly boats out of the Doldrums, and the southerly boats at the front of the pack beating upwind. The…
22 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 22: Ocean Sprint pushes teams
Qingdao, Derry~Londonderry~Doire, GREAT Britain and Garmin are all in the Ocean Sprint phase of the course, headed south in steady south-easterly Trade Winds. The teams are focused on careful trimming…
21 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 21: Mixed fortunes across the fleet as conditions vary
The countdown to Rio has begun for the frontrunners, as they beat upwind in good southerly Trade Winds. The distance to finish is 1000 nautical miles for leader LMAX Exchange,…
20 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 20: Ocean Sprint next challenge for teams
More ceremonies with King Neptune have been taking place as the leading pack crosses the Equator. Garmin, Derry~Londonderry~Doire, GREAT Britain and Qingdao have all crossed into the Southern Hemisphere. The…
19 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 19: Equator crossing ceremony for LMAX Exchange
Race leader LMAX Exchange crossed the Equator yesterday afternoon local time, with the crew in a special ceremony in the court of King Neptune as they crossed the line marking…
18 Sep 2015
Nominations Open for Stormhoek Social Spirit Award
As the Atlantic Trade Winds Race draws ever closer to its Rio de Janeiro finish, it is time to open nominations for the first Stormhoek Social Spirit Award of the…
18 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 18: Tropical Depression 9 brings strong winds for frontrunners
Tropical Depression 9 has been sucking the south-east Trade Winds from the South Atlantic High across the Equator, giving some of the frontrunners unexpectedly strong southerly winds in the Doldrums…
17 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 17: Unicef chases Mission Performance through the Cape Verde Islands
Unicef, in tenth place, and Mission Performance in ninth, have been involved in a high drama battle yesterday and through the night. At midday, Mission Performance became visible to Unicef,…
16 Sep 2015
Unicef in Brazil: providing access to sport for children with disabilities
During Leg 1: The Trade Winds to Brazil, Clipper Race crew members are taking on their first major ocean crossing, the Atlantic, spending more than three weeks at sea before…
16 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 16: Crews grapple with unsettled conditions and routing tactics
It’s been another day of unsettled tropical weather as the front-runners enter the Doldrums Corridor, and the chasing pack rounds the Cape Verde Islands. In the front half of the…
15 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 15: Qingdao and Garmin duel again
All eyes are on the skies as the teams monitor the clouds for squall activity, gusts, strong winds and thunder and lightning in the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Meticulous…
14 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 14: Tropical weather tests teams as the Doldrums await
The teams are studying weather files carefully as they approach the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), known as the Doldrums amongst sailors, and the Doldrums Corridor. The ITCZ is a…
13 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 13: Squall activity high as leaders approach the Doldrums
The conditions at the front of the fleet have become more tropical with lots of squall activity as the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), known as the Doldrums amongst sailors,…
12 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 12: Battle for remaining Scoring Gate points continues
GREAT Britain and Derry~Londonderry~Doire are fighting for the remaining Scoring Gate points, following race leader LMAX Exchange winning the maximum three points last night when it crossed the line first.…
11 Sep 2015
Atlantic Scoring Gate - Latest
UPDATE 1800 UTC GREAT Britain crossed the Atlantic Trade Winds Scoring Gate at 1518 UTC to take 2 points followed by Derry ~ Londonderry ~ Doire at 1637 to claim…
11 Sep 2015
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston awarded ‘Sailor of the Year’ accolade by Sailing Today magazine
Clipper Race Chairman and Founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was today announced as Sailing Today magazine’s Sailor of the Year at its 2015 awards. Members of the public voted, and Sir…
11 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 11: Competition heats up as fleet approaches Scoring Gate
Race leader LMAX Exchange is set to cross the Scoring Gate this afternoon and claim the maximum three bonus points on offer. GREAT Britain, in second place, and Derry~Londonderry~Doire, in…
10 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 10: Steady progress as fleet reaches Trade Winds
Progress has been steady overnight as all the teams have found reasonable wind after several days of very light airs for many of the yachts. Garmin and Qingdao , which…
9 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 9: Leaderboard changes as Canary Islands tactics test teams
The leaderboard has seen some considerable changes overnight, as the teams make their tactical decisions on whether to pass between the Canary Islands and take more of an inshore route,…
8 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 8: Lmax Exchange finds steady Trade Winds
LMAX Exchange Skipper Olivier Cardin’s decision to stay east and keep heading south is paying off, as the yacht has now reached the steady Trade Winds, making 8.6 knots north…
7 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 7: GREAT Britain re-takes lead as it positions itself west
Across the fleet, the yachts have been doing their best to make good speed during frustratingly light winds as they head south towards the Canary Islands. GREAT Britain is top…
6 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 6: A difficult and emotional 24 hours across the fleet
It’s been a difficult and emotional 24 hours across the fleet. The team of IchorCoal is now safely ashore in Porto, northern Portugal, where they were met by a Clipper…
4 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 4: LMAX Exchange widens lead as fleet heads south through Cape Finisterre’s acceleration zone
Some variable winds yesterday have built this morning and 20 knots, gusting to 35 knots of wind, is ensuring the fleet continues to make good racing progress. The teams are…
3 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 3: Wind fills in as fleet escapes Ushant and makes good speed towards Cape Finisterre
After an agonising day of drifting back further than they went forward at one stage, the latter half of the fleet; namely Unicef , Da Nang-Viet Nam, IchorCoal, Visit Seattle,…
2 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 2: Light winds off Ushant grip half the fleet after fast start
The race to get to the Bay of Biscay and out into the Atlantic was on last night as teams chased each other with good boat speed. However overnight light…
1 Sep 2015
Race 1 Day 1: Thrilling Racing as Fleet Lead Changes Constantly
Day 1 proved to be a totally thrilling first day of close-hauled racing with a jostling of positions and leads as the fleet raced along the south east coast of…
31 Aug 2015
Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht Race starts off English coast
The 12 international crews competing in the tenth edition of the world’s longest ocean race have started the 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation off the English coast at Southend. The Clipper…
31 Aug 2015
Follow the Race
And they’re off! As the fleet of twelve racing teams made up of international crew members makes its way down the River Thames to the start line of Race 1,…
31 Aug 2015
Preview: The Atlantic Trade Winds leg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The 12 teams will start their ocean odyssey and the 5,186 nautical mile Atlantic Trade Winds leg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at 12.30pm today off Southend, UK. The fleet…
30 Aug 2015
Tower Bridge lifts for teams as tenth Clipper Race gets underway
The twelve teams made up of international amateur sailors competing in the Clipper 2015-16 Race have passed under Tower Bridge, London, at the start of the 40,000 nautical mile global…
30 Aug 2015
Race Start: LIVE
The departure of the Clipper Race fleet from St Katharine Docks, London will be streamed live on Sunday 30 August. The live stream will be available at clipperroundtheworld.com/livestream . The…
29 Aug 2015
QINGDAO IS LAST YACHT OFFICIALLY NAMED BEFORE RACE START
At the official naming of Qingdao , the crew were given a taste of the welcome that lies ahead for them when they arrive into the Chinese city next spring,…
29 Aug 2015
Stormhoek get Social Spirit flowing with new Crew Prize
The Clipper Race is as much as about team spirit and the people you share this experience with as it is about sailing, and this is something that our Official…
30 Jul 2015
London to Plymouth Cycle for Unicef
As well as the twelve crews taking part in the Clipper Race, the team at Race HQ will also be raising money for the race’s official charity, Unicef. With a…
20 Jul 2015
Meet the Crew: Linda and Sophie Crocker
Meet the Crew: Linda and Sophie Crocker Mother and daughter duo Linda and Sophie Crocker will be racing against each other on Qingdao and Ichor Coal during the South Atlantic…
16 Jul 2015
British watch company Elliot Brown to be Official Timekeeper of the Clipper 2015-16 Race
British watch company Elliot Brown will be our Official Timekeeper during the Clipper 2015-16 Race. Built to go the distance during the circumnavigation, Elliot Brown watches will be worn to…
14 Jul 2015
Help us support children in danger
Unicef is the official Clipper 2015-16 Race Charity and also has a team entry which will highlight its projects on our race route around the world. There are many ways…
1 Jul 2015
Spectacular London Start Planned from St Katharine Docks
The countdown clock has reached the 60 days mark to the start of the tenth edition of the Clipper Race and crew excitement is mounting in anticipation of the departure…
1 Jul 2015
Virtually There
With less than two months to the start of the tenth edition of the Clipper Race we're marking the occasion with an exciting new version of our official Race Game.…
22 Jun 2015
Team Building Weekend Summary
Clipper Race red jackets were out in force all over the UK and as far as France this past weekend, being spotted in Kent, the Welsh Brecon Beacons, the New…
22 Jun 2015
Team Building Weekend - Skipper Blogs
Team Ash After battling through terrible traffic for hours, 18 members of Team Ash arrived in the middle of the New Forest just in time to get stuck into some…
29 May 2015
Race Start Spectator Boat Tickets on Sale
Want to be at the heart of the action when the twelve ocean racing yachts of the Clipper 2015-16 Race fleet depart London to start the tenth edition of the…
27 May 2015
Spectator boat tickets for Clipper Race Start on sale this Friday
Want to be at the heart of the action when the twelve ocean racing yachts of the Clipper 2015-16 Race fleet depart London to start the tenth edition of the…
21 May 2015
100 Days Until Race Start
Just 100 days until the Clipper 2015-16 Race sets sail. The tenth edition of the world’s longest yacht will start on Sunday 30 August from St Katharine Docks, London. Spectator…
15 May 2015
Largest ever group of Chinese crew in UK for training
The largest ever contingent of Chinese crew to represent China’s sailing city of Qingdao in a single edition of the race are currently in the UK to complete all four…
27 Apr 2015
Unicef welcomed on board as official Clipper 2015-16 Race charity
At Crew Allocation, we were very pleased to reveal that world's leading children's organisation Unicef UK has been appointed as our official race charity. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston says: “We are…
23 Apr 2015
Two days to go until Crew Allocation – race teams revealed
In just two days, more than 600 international race crew members, family and friends will gather in Portsmouth, UK for Crew Allocation to discover which skipper will lead them around…
22 Apr 2015
46th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s Golden Globe victory
Forty-six years ago today, Clipper Race chairman and founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston finished victorious in the Sunday Times Golden Globe race to complete the first nonstop solo circumnavigation. The sole…
20 Apr 2015
Chinese TV Partnership Announced in Beijing
We have signed an agreement in China today at the Beijing International Film Festival to enter a partnership with Beijing Television (BTV) to assist them in the production of news,…
17 Apr 2015
Connecting Crew with Business Opportunities
A new business networking group for former Clipper Race crew has been launched to help our alumni make valuable connections with each other and our partners, as well as receiving…
8 Apr 2015
Meet Race Skipper Igor Gotlibovych
Igor Gotlibovych was born in Kharkov, Ukraine before moving to Germany as a teenager. His dual nationality means he is both our first Ukrainian and first German race skipper in…
30 Mar 2015
MOB Book Launched and New Personal AIS Revealed
One year after an MOB in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, in which crew member Andrew Taylor was successfully rescued after 100 minutes in the water, Sir Robin has…
21 Mar 2015
Former Clipper Race Skippers send a warm welcome to their successors
Following the announcement of our Clipper 2015-16 Race skippers, warm wishes and congratulations have flooded in from their predecessors. For the first time in our 19-year history, two of the…
18 Mar 2015
Meet the Clipper 2015-16 Skippers
With less than six months to go until the start of the Clipper 2015-16 Race, we can now reveal our most diverse ever line up of professional skippers. For the…
12 Mar 2015
Race features its unique global marketing platform at SportsPro LIVE
Today, Clipper Ventures CEO, William Ward and the Clipper Race partnerships team are at the annual SportsPro LIVE show in London. Hosted at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, the Clipper Race is…
26 Feb 2015
Throwback Thursday: OneDLL encounters Jaws and teams celebrate second Equator crossing
In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we look at the most memorable moments of February during the last edition of the race. Leg 5 of the 8-leg series en-route to Singapore…
4 Feb 2015
International crew recruitment tour for Clipper Race
Are you looking to test your physical and mental limits and achieve something remarkable? Over the coming weeks, international crew talks are taking place in Australia, Hungary, the US and…
29 Jan 2015
Throwback Thursday: Triumph and a tornado as fleet heads back toward the Northern Hemisphere
In this edition of Throwback Thursday, which is now a monthly feature, we remember some memorable moments that occurred this time last year during the 2013-14 Race. After celebrating the…
27 Jan 2015
Harken back on board as Official Winch and Deck Hardware Supplier for 2015-16 race
We have once again joined forces with Harken to power the next edition of our race. Sir Robin Knox Johnston says: “I am delighted that Harken will continue to partner…
19 Jan 2015
Chinese 2015-16 Qingdao Ambassador crew members announced
Following a week of intense testing, a team of crew members who will represent Qingdao, China's ‘Sailing City,’ around the world during the Clipper 2015-16 Race have been confirmed. The…
18 Dec 2014
Throwback Thursday: Crew centre stage in Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
This time last year, the world’s media were gathering in Sydney to interview Clipper Race crew as they prepared to take centre stage in the iconic Rolex Sydney Hobart Race…
11 Dec 2014
Throwback Thursday: Henri Lloyd celebrates first race win of the series in Australia
“We were the winners of the Albany to Sydney Race!” says Donato Paradiso, a 53 year-old Italian who took part in Leg 4 of the last edition of the race.…
4 Dec 2014
Throwback Thursday: Race 5 to Sydney gets underway
In this week’s Throwback Thursday we reflect on this time last year, when following the warm hospitality of the city of Albany, Western Australia, the newest fleet of twelve 70-foot…
2 Dec 2014
From one ocean challenge to another
After racing across the Pacific Ocean, the planet’s largest expanse of water, Clipper 2013-14 Race crew member Ali Murrell is on a mission to produce a unique range of board…
26 Nov 2014
Former crew member Caroline Marrows launches exciting new race division
Fresh from life at sea on the last edition of the race, round the world crew member Caroline Marrows has joined the Clipper Race team in a new role which…
20 Nov 2014
Throwback Thursday: PSP Logistics sets new race record
“It was the best experience of the whole race,” explains 23 year-old Tristan Grigalis from Leicester, UK, who circumnavigated on board PSP Logistics in the last edition of the race.…
13 Nov 2014
Throwback Thursday: Fleet experiences 100 mph winds during race to Albany
“I remember saying to myself when Leg 3 was over that I was so glad I’d experienced the Southern Ocean, but that I would never do it again! Well...never say…
12 Nov 2014
Vicky Song celebrated at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women International Summit
Qingdao crew member Vicky Song, who famously became the first Chinese woman to circumnavigate the globe, gave an inspiring address to influential woman from across Asia yesterday when she made…
11 Nov 2014
Qingdao starts search for 2015-16 race ambassadors
In preparation for its sixth consecutive Clipper Race campaign, Qingdao Sailing Association has commenced a nationwide search to find the next Qingdao Ambassador crew who will represent China around the…
6 Nov 2014
Throwback Thursday: Fleet in for a ride as storm hits
“To me it’s all a blur, no matter how many times I watch the footage back, it doesn't seem to sink in what happened.” Says Michelle Porter, who circumnavigated on…
30 Oct 2014
Throwback Thursday: Fleet start race across Southern Ocean
“The race start in Cape Town and what came after are memories that will never fade away in my life,” says Andrea Sangiorgi, a 46 year-old Italian Solicitor based in…
23 Oct 2014
Throwback Thursday: GREAT Britain celebrates win into Cape Town
“It was an amazing feeling to win our first ocean race, be the first team to see Table Mountain and be greeted by a crowd of supporters and family,” says…
16 Oct 2014
Throwback Thursday: To go south or not to go south? That is the question
The South Atlantic challenge is one of risk and chance – how far south do you go? Big swells, heavy storms and occasional wind holes dictated the fate of the…
7 Oct 2014
Record Global Audience Boosted by TV Series
Record numbers of people have followed the exploits of the latest Clipper Race around the world, with a cumulative audience of more than 3.3 billion people in over 200 countries…
7 Sep 2014
“What a ride!”
Rob Fisher, a 42-year-old Managing Director from West Sussex raced from London to the west coast of Australia during the 2013-14 edition of the Clipper Race. He reveals some of…