5 Oct 2022

​Where are they now? Catch up with Callum Leach, Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew

Seven years ago, following some difficult twists and turns, Callum Leach was a teenager living in a hostel faced with unemployment. Fast forward a few years and, at age 21, following a chance encounter with Hull based sailing charity CatZero , and funding from the inaugural teamArchie bursary , a charitable foundation that inspires young people set up in memory…

5 Sep 2022

Q&A: Former Clipper Race Skipper takes on Golden Globe Race

Former Clipper Race Skipper Guy Waites is taking on one of the most remarkable sailing challenges on the planet - the Golden Globe Race. It’s a challenge that is close…

5 Sep 2022

Skipper Reflections: The Clipper 2019-20 Race

A month has already gone by since the epic finale of the Clipper 2019-20 Race in London’s Royal Docks. Having safely returned the fleet of Clipper 70 racing yachts to…

17 Feb 2022

Clipper Race Set to Restart After Two Year Wait Caused by Pandemic

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is set to resume its 2019-20 edition after an almost two year delay caused by the pandemic. The sailing event, which trains people…

14 Feb 2022

In photos: Race Restart preparations in Subic Bay

After a lengthy pause due to the global pandemic, Clipper Race officials, skippers, additional qualified persons (AQPs) and crew members are gearing up to resume racing from Subic Bay in the Philippines in March. We're keeping a photo diary of race preparations in Subic Bay, keep checking back to see the latest work. Monday 21 February It's been a busy…

21 Aug 2020

Why I signed up to the Clipper Race

Find out why these crew members signed up for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Afshin Ahmadian, Business Analyst, Iran, RTW, Visit Sanya, China "Adventure has led us humans…

26 Nov 2019

Race 4 Day 9: What’s the Score?

The Scoring Gate results are in on Day 9 of Race 4: The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride. The Scoring Gate, which is positioned approximately 135 nm due north of the rhumb line, offers the opportunity for the first three teams that pass through the gate to gain bonus points. The race for points has been hampered for some by…

1 Sep 2019

The Clipper 2019-20 Race fleet departs London

22 Aug 2019

Hundreds of Clipper Race Crew Arrive in London

20 Aug 2019

​Departure Day - fleet leaves Clipper Race HQ for London

Clipper Race HQ was a hive of activity this morning as the eleven strong fleet of identical 70 foot yachts prepared to depart for London. Almost 175 crew signed up…

14 Aug 2019

Prep Week in Full Swing

The Clipper Race HQ in Gosport, UK, is a hive of activity, with Prep Week well underway. Hundreds of Clipper 2019-20 Race crew are busily getting the fleet ready; doing…

31 Jul 2019

Garmin Returns As Official Supplier

The Clipper Race fleet is set to be more competitive, safe and efficient than ever before, following the news global brand Garmin is returning as an Official Supplier in the…

24 Jul 2019

​DARE TO LEAD RETURNS TO INSPIRE NEW WAVE OF ADVENTURERS

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is pleased to announce Dare To Lead will be returning as a Team Partner in the 2019-20 edition of the race. It has…

12 Jul 2019

The Legen~Derry Stopover

This week we were excited to confirm the Clipper 2019-20 Race will be returning to the dynamic city of Derry~Londonderry in July 2020. The fleet is due to arrive between…

4 Jul 2019

First Stop Portimão!

The Clipper Race is pleased to announce that the beautiful Portuguese city of Portimão will be the first stop of its 40,000 nautical mile global ocean adventure. The Clipper 2019-20…

4 Jul 2019

Meet the Clipper Race Crew: Nnenna Samuila

Name: Nnenna Samuila Occupation: Entrepreneur Nationality: Nigerian Legs: 3, Southern Ocean Leg, and 8, The Atlantic Homecoming Leg Team: GoToBermuda Sir Robin Knox-Johnston first set out to create the Clipper…

13 May 2019

Excitement Grows for Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew

Emotions were running high for Clipper Race crew over the weekend as they finally found out who they will be taking on the ultimate ocean adventure with, when the Clipper…

18 Apr 2019

Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Skipper: Mark Burkes

With all eleven Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers now revealed, we are bringing you a closer introduction into their background and personalities, and what they might be like to race under…

17 Apr 2019

MEET THE CLIPPER 2019-20 RACE SKIPPER: Seumas Kellock

With all eleven Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers now revealed, it’s time to find out more about them as individuals. Here’s what you need to know about Seumas Kellock. Becoming a…

12 Apr 2019

MEET THE CLIPPER 2019-20 RACE SKIPPERS: Nick Leggatt

With all eleven Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers now revealed, it’s time to find out more about them as individuals. Here’s what you need to know about Nick Leggatt. Nick will…

11 Apr 2019

Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers: Jeronimo Santos Gonzalez

With all eleven Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers now revealed, it’s time to find out more about them as individuals. Here’s what you need to know about Jeronimo Santos Gonzalez. Jeronimo,…

8 Apr 2019

Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers: David Immelman

With all eleven Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers now revealed, it’s time to find out more about them as individuals. Here’s what you need to know about David Immelman. The first…

5 Apr 2019

Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers: Mike Surridge

With all eleven Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers now revealed, it’s time to find out more about them as individuals. Here’s what you need to know about Mike Surridge. Sailing around…

4 Apr 2019

Partnership with Hyde Sails enters new decade

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has renewed its partnership with British sailmaker Hyde Sails. The two race deal will see the partnership enter a new decade as it extends…

2 Apr 2019

Qingdao Yacht Inspired by Tradition

Qingdao’s 16 year Clipper Race heritage has inspired the branding for the 2019-20 edition of the global ocean challenge. China’s Sailing City has featured in every race since 2005, making…

30 Mar 2019

Race Returns to Fremantle

Hundreds of people from all over the world are set to experience all the city of Fremantle has to offer when the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race returns to…

20 Jan 2019

Crew Brief a Huge Success

The countdown to the Clipper 2019-20 Race is officially on with hundreds of Race Crew and Supporters gathering at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London for Crew Brief. The excitement was…

24 Dec 2018

​#ReasonToRace: Nassor El Mahruki

AGE: 51 NATIONALITY: Tanzanian HOMETOWN: Zanzibar PROFESSION: Hotelier LEGS: Full Circumnavigation Nassor El Mahruki, a 50-year-old hotelier from Zanzibar, is set to become the first Tanzanian to circumnavigate the world…

22 Nov 2018

​Opportunity of a Lifetime to Represent Qingdao to the World

The search is on for intrepid crew to represent China’s Sailing City of Qingdao in the upcoming Clipper 2019-20 Race. For the eighth consecutive edition, Qingdao’s distinctive red and gold…

4 Oct 2018

Search Underway for Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race isn’t just a challenge that allows everyday people to test themselves in the ultimate ocean adventure. It is also a chance for experienced…

1 Oct 2018

​Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew #ReasonToRace: Les Perry

Les Perry, a 59-year-old Roofer from Barnston, Wirral, is gearing up to take part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race after watching the 2017-18 edition depart Royal Albert…

24 Sep 2018

A New Look for the Clipper Race

The Clipper Race has today announced Musto, renowned for its high-performance sailing kit, as its new Technical Clothing Partner for the next two event editions, enabling crew to tackle the…

19 Jun 2018

​Best Friends From New York to take on Ocean Adventure

NAME: David Laufer AGE: 58 NATIONALITY: USA PROFESSION: Public Affairs Executive LEGS: Mighty Pacific Leg 6 and US Coast-to-Coast Leg 7 NAME: Michael Richman AGE: 58 NATIONALITY: USA PROFESSION: Real…