10 May 2024

​Meet the Crew: Laura Mark Jensen

Laura Mark Jenson signed up to Legs 5 and 6 of the Clipper 2023-24 Race and sailed from the Whitsundays, Australia to Seattle, China, on board Perseverance. The 36-year-old from Copenhagen, Denmark, has a thirst for life. Curious by nature, she “really wants to take in all the life experiences” that she can. Inspired throughout her life by someone who…

12 Apr 2024

Meet the Crew: Han van Roosmalen

“It’s an exceptional way to reach a destination.” Han van Roosmalen, a 62 year old Software Architect from the Netherlands, has fulfilled a 25 year aspiration to sail into Ha…

12 Mar 2024

Goodbye Zhuhai!

As the fleet departs Zhuhai, the lively departure ceremony saw the marina walls lined with hundreds of spectators, including Jiuzhou Zhuhai officials, Race Crew supporters and newly recruited Clipper Race…

7 Feb 2024

Fond farewell to Southern Hemisphere as fleet crosses the equator

A momentous occasion in any sailors’ career, the Clipper Race fleet has officially crossed the equator, for the second and final time of the circumnavigation, crossing from the Southern Hemisphere…

27 Jan 2024

​Skipper and AQP thoughts ahead of Race 7 to Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam

Race 7 is the first instalment of Leg 5:Asia Pacific Challenge which sees the eleven Clipper Race teams embark on a4,515-nautical-mile marathon to Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. This race will see the teams navigate the Coral Sea and dip into the immense Pacific Ocean and is anticipated to take approximately 28days. This stage of the circumnavigation is one of the…

3 Feb 2023

Spotlight: Leg 5 - The Asia-Pacific Challenge

Total distance raced: approximately 6,000nm, over a number of individual races Days racing: 30-40 days Where: Australia to Asia When: January- March 2024 An equator crossing, intense weather patterns, a…

14 Feb 2021

One Year On: The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race

The first stage of the Asia-Pacific Challenge during the Clipper 2019-20 Race saw the fleet depart the Whitsundays and head back across the equator, leaving the Southern Hemisphere behind for the last time during the circumnavigation. It was WTC Logistics which clinched victory in the Sanya Tropical Paradise Race in dramatic fashion, overtaking Qingdao and Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam…

29 Sep 2020

The Dreaded Doldrums

For many when they think of ocean racing it is all about the big waves, big winds and difficult sea states, but light wind sailing can be just as tough.…

16 Jul 2020

Meet Qingdao Ambassador Zhang Shan

The legacy of the Qingdao Ambassador programme continues to inspire new sailors into the sport. Having never sailed before, Zhang Shan, a ESL Teacher from Qingdao, China is testament to…

4 Jun 2020

Tropical Squall - pot of trouble or welcome relief?

During the Clipper Race Circumnavigation, temperatures can soar as the route sees crew racing through the tropics and across the equator. With little to no break from the intense sun…

13 Mar 2020

Subic Bay ETAs

UPDATED 12-03-20 at 0400 LT (2000 UTC) Please note that these are best estimates based on the latest weather and the average speeds of the fleet. Weather and tidal conditions…

8 Mar 2020

Melanie and Jasmine Morris: A formidable female team

The Clipper 2019-20 Race has seen the strongest level of applications from female crew to date. In celebration of this, and to mark International Women’s Day, we’re revisiting the story…

6 Mar 2020

Award Winning Crew Diary: Hotting Up by Danny Lee, Unicef

Crew blog submitted by Danny Lee, Unicef Race Crew The Leg 5 Media Prize was awarded to Danny after he summed up in his blog what it was like to…

5 Mar 2020

Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race Concludes

Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race has reached its conclusion and the four remaining teams GoToBermuda, Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam, Seattle and WTC Logistics have arrived in the…

5 Mar 2020

Points Mean Prizes: The Race 7: Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race Prizegiving Cermony

Following a fantastic celebration to mark the successes on Race 6, the Subic Bay Yacht Club came alive once more to recognise the achievements of Race 7: The Lakewood Hills,…

4 Mar 2020

Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race - Arrivals Continue

After the sought-after positions on the podium were taken by Qingdao, Unicef and Imagine your Korea respectively, the remaining positions have been announced. Punta del Este scooped fourth position, crossing…

4 Mar 2020

​First Teams Complete Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race

Qingdao retains its place at the top of the overall leaderboard with its fourth win of the Clipper 2019-20 Race so far. The team will also collect an impressive six…

4 Mar 2020

Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race Results

Following an exciting and tactical ten days, the results of The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race have been announced. It’s another first place for Qingdao (its fourth so far), congratulations to…

3 Mar 2020

Race 7 Day 9: Sailing towards glory

The past 24 hours of Race 7 has produced some stunning tactical team successes with victories won across the pack leaders. The opportunity to collect additional Scoring Gate points spurred…

2 Mar 2020

Race 7 Day 8: Getting to the Point(s)

Summing up the final stages of Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race, Skipper Guy Waites of Dare To Lead said: “It's clearly that stage of the race where the…

1 Mar 2020

Race 7 Day 7: A Fleet Reshuffle?

Now that all eleven Clipper Race teams have rounded the Japanese Ryukyu Islands, concentration is firmly focussed on the second half of the race, with the Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean…

28 Feb 2020

Race 7 Day 5: Headsails, tactics and hard work

The teams are hard at work striving to attain those all important points as they enter the fifth day of Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race. Qingdao is currently…

27 Feb 2020

Race 7 Day 4: Back in action

It’s been some time since the Race Viewer has depicted the combined Clipper Race fleet as achieving a speed over ground of more than five knots, but the fourth day…

26 Feb 2020

Race 7 Day 3: Upwind but still upbeat

Three days into Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race, the fleet has been beating upwind and heading north towards Virtual Mark Massey, named after Qingdao’s First Mate Rhiannon. It’s…

25 Feb 2020

Race 7 Day 2: In the Lee of the Land

“The last few days have been some of the closest and most interesting fleet racing since leaving London.” Says Unicef Skipper Ian Wiggin. The second day of Race 7: The…

22 Feb 2020

Race 7 Preview: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race

Subic Bay has given the hard working Race Crew an opportunity to relax, take time away from their 70ft homes and enjoy some of the Filipino culture and culinary delicacies.…

17 Feb 2020

​First Prizegiving Ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Challenge

With the mountainous landscape and the tranquil water of the marina lit by the sunset glow as the backdrop, the Leg 5 crew gathered at the Subic Bay Yacht Club…

16 Feb 2020

Clipper Race Update

Race update from the Clipper Race Organising Team: Due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in China and quarantine imposed on travel from China, it has been announced that the…

15 Feb 2020

Arrivals into Subic Bay Complete

Unicef complete arrivals into Subic Bay after a tough, hot race After a patience-testing race, the finale of the Clipper 70s’ arrival into Subic Bay has taken place in the…

14 Feb 2020

Visit Sanya, China take fourth place in the race named in their honour

Visit Sanya, China completes the Sanya Tropical Paradise Race, after a tightly-fought race, finishing in fourth place. After a race of conditions ranging from glorious to frustrating, the Sanya Tropical…

14 Feb 2020

WTC Logistics scoops top spot and first podium of the Clipper 2019-20 Race

WTC Logistics has won its first podium after finishing Race 6: The Sanya Tropical Paradise in dramatic fashion. Skippered by Rich Gould, alongside first mate Dan Jones, the crew of…

12 Feb 2020

Race 6: Seize the day

The path to success is never smooth. The eventual champion of Race 6 will need to navigate through the difficult, fickle weather conditions and seize any advantage thrown at them…

11 Feb 2020

Race 6: It’s not over until it’s over

The front runners are closing in on the home straight in Race 6 but all teams remain resolutely motivated in the challenge ahead and aren’t relenting in their quest to…

10 Feb 2020

​Race 6: Decisions, Decisions

Many of the teams have now completed the Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint, following the crossing most skippers have been pondering on their tactical decision making. Whether they opted for…

9 Feb 2020

Race 6: Let the games begin

The increased wind speed has seen the fleet charge towards the Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint. Across the board, the teams have reported increased boat speeds and the varied change…

8 Feb 2020

Race 6: Groundhog Day

As the current leaderboard positions remain unchanged it has some of the teams feeling like it is Groundhog Day on board. With Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam, Visit Sanya, China…

7 Feb 2020

Race 6: Trading Places

The fleet has travelled some 3,000 nautical miles since leaving the Whitsundays, many of the teams are still racing remarkably close, enjoying a spot of competitive match racing amongst one…

5 Feb 2020

Race 6: Winds of Change

The competition remains tight as the trade winds bring relief and average knot speed of 11 for the majority of the teams. The lulls the fleet have been experiencing have…

4 Feb 2020

​Race 6: Hunting for Trade Winds

With the entire fleet back in the Northern Hemisphere, the hunt for the steady northeasterly trade winds is on. Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam leads the fleet for seventh consecutive…

3 Feb 2020

00º 00’ 0000”: Crossing The Line

The eleven-strong fleet have completed their final equator crossing at a latitude of 00º 00' 0000”, returning to the Northern Hemisphere, which means one important thing; the teams have all…

29 Jan 2020

​Race 6: Getting up to Speed

The light at the end of the long Doldrums Corridor is starting to shine, with some teams having already gained freedom as they escape the calm and unpredictable conditions the…

28 Jan 2020

Race 6: Dodge-Squall

The Doldrums Corridor: the calmer part of the race with windless waters. Or is it? As the fleet approach north of the Doldrums Corridor, the teams reflect on the decision…

25 Jan 2020

​New Year Celebrated On The Way to First Chinese Stopover

The start of the lunar new year will be observed across Asia this weekend and is a time for family. For the crew on board the yachts representing destinations in…

24 Jan 2020

Race 6: Storm Clouds, Squalls and Sunshine

The steady weather conditions have continued to affect the fleet as they sail in The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race. For now, the tussle at the top of the leaderboard continues…

23 Jan 2020

Race 6: Wind Lottery

It has been a slow and tricky beginning to Race 6: The Sanya Tropical Paradise following the Le Mans start yesterday. A familiar sight at the top of the leaderboard…

21 Jan 2020

Race 6 Update

21 January 1030 UTC Due to lack of wind, the fleet has continued to motor-sail before they start Race 6: The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race, with a Le Mans Race…

20 Jan 2020

Race 6: Sanya Tropical Paradise Race Preview

The Whitsundays has delivered a feast for the senses, from the azure blue waters to the stunning natural landscapes of coast and islands, dotted with secluded beaches. Away from yacht…

16 Jan 2020

Wondrous Whitsundays

Clipper Race stopovers are an important time for yacht maintenance, race briefings, training and partner activations to take place but also for Race Crew to explore the incredible destinations on…

9 Apr 2018

Race Update: Leg 5 Penalty Points

The Clipper Race Committee has finalised the list of penalty points that will be deducted from the teams following the assessment of damages and repairs needed after the Asia-Pacific Leg…

20 Mar 2018

Teenage Crew Sum Up “a Leg of Contrasts”

Two of the youngest crew members of the Clipper 2017-18 Race have completed their ocean adventures after reaching Qingdao and have been reflecting on their achievements– and the contrasts that…

15 Mar 2018

RACE 8 DAY 11: UPHILL BATTLE FOR FINAL QINGDAO POSITIONS

It has been a short but tough race from Sanya to Qingdao, which ended in a dramatic finale for the podium positions for Race 8: The Sailing City Qingdao Cup.…

15 Mar 2018

Visit Seattle Steals Victory in Dramatic Qingdao Finale

Visit Seattle has pulled off a sensational victory after a dramatic twist in the tale of Race 8, swooping past PSP Logistics to steal victory in the final few miles…

14 Mar 2018

Race 8 Day 10: PSP Logistics On Course for Race 8 Victory

The Clipper Race fleet has been steaming along under spinnaker in a flat sea state towards the finish line of Race 8: The Sailing City Qingdao Cup and it looks…

13 Mar 2018

Race 8 Day 9: Stealthy Tactics And Scoring Gate Points

The race to Qingdao is reaching its climax and the Clipper Race teams are pulling out all the stops to gain a tactical advantage in the final stage of Race…

11 Mar 2018

Race 8 Day 7: Highs And Lows As Chase For Podium Heats Up

As the fleet pushes north up the Taiwanese Coast, a real contrast in wind and conditions have been reported over the last 24 hours, resulting in a vast range of…

11 Mar 2018

Redress For Qingdao and Nasdaq Verified By Race Committee

Qingdao and Nasdaq have both been awarded race redress following a rendezvous on March 6 between both boats in order to transfer an essential watermaker spare part from Nasdaq to…

9 Mar 2018

Race 8 Day 5: Rough Conditions Force Early Northerly Tack

It’s been another tough day and night at the office for the Clipper Race fleet as the teams have struggled to complete the Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint in strong headwinds…

8 Mar 2018

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2018

There have been many stories of inspirational women on the Clipper 2017-18 Race so far and on today, International Women’s Day (IWD) 2018, it is the perfect time to pay…

6 Mar 2018

Nominations Open For Race 8 Stormhoek Social Spirit Award

The Clipper Race fleet has only recently departed Sanya, but with Race 8: The Sailing City Qingdao Cup being one of the shorter but more intense stages of the circumnavigation…

6 Mar 2018

Race 8 Day 2: Breeze And Vigilance Pick Up

Skippers are reporting relief today as winds and boat speeds have picked up, though with the high level of fishing fleets around, teams are on high alert in this opening…

1 Mar 2018

Liverpool 2018 Makes Its Mark In Sanya

The inaugural Clipper Race Sanya Serenity Coast In-Port Regatta has been one to remember, with Liverpool 2018 leading from start to finish to take victory. Hundreds of thousands of people…

26 Feb 2018

GRAND PRIZE GIVING CELEBRATIONS IN SANYA FOR RACE 7: THE FOREVER TROPICAL PARADISE RACE

After racing some 4,300 nautical miles from The Whitsundays, Australia, to the fleet’s new tropical home of Sanya, China, during the seventh of thirteen individual races that makes up the…

21 Feb 2018

RACE 7 DAY 22: PRESSURE MOUNTS ON LEADER ON FINAL STRETCH

The finish line is tantalisingly close for the leading teams but, with the wind filling in for the boats at the back of the fleet before it reaches those at…

21 Feb 2018

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIMES INTO SANYA, CHINA

ETAs shown in local China Standard Time (UTC+8) across the Finish Line for Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race are as follows: (Be aware that these are best estimates…

20 Feb 2018

Race 7 Day 21: Tense Finish Expected As Wind Hole Strikes

Less than 30 nautical miles separates the top two teams, and they are nervously looking over their shoulders at the chasing pack, as a wind hole has once again appeared…

17 Feb 2018

Race 7 Day 18: Wind Hole Tactics Come Into Play

The first teams have crossed the end gate of the Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint on Day 18 of Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race to Sanya and have taken…

15 Feb 2018

Race 7 Day 16: Unsettled Night Ahead Of Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint

It has been an eventful night for many of the teams in the Clipper Race fleet but the race leader, Qingdao , appears to have escaped the drama as it…

14 Feb 2018

Nominations Open For Race 7 Stormhoek Social Spirit Award

The Clipper Race fleet is approaching China and nearing the end of Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race, which means that it’s time once again to open up nominations…

14 Feb 2018

Race 7 Day 15: Farewell To Spinnakers As Winds Shift

The two Chinese teams continue to lead the race to their home country on Day 15 of Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race to Sanya. Shifting winds have meant…

10 Feb 2018

Race 7 Day 11: North Easterlies Finally Kick In

Following the recent equator crossing ceremonies, the North Easterly trade winds that the teams have been wishing for have finally kicked in for the fleet leaders on Day 11 of…

8 Feb 2018

Race 7 Day 9: Light Winds And An Elusive Scoring Gate

It’s been slow progress in light winds for the fleet on Day 9 of Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race, with no team managing to sail more than 50…

7 Feb 2018

Race 7 Day 8: Equator Crossings And Scoring Gate Decisions

It’s tight at the top on Day 8 of Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race, with less than two nautical miles separating the lead between the top three teams.…

6 Feb 2018

​Race 7 Day 7: Return to the Northern Hemisphere

The Clipper Race fleet has begun to spread out after a full week of racing in Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race with 167 nautical miles (nm) now separating…

3 Feb 2018

​Race 7 Day 4: Teams get Tactical in Fast Doldrums Corridor

And they’re off! Much to the delight of the majority of Clipper Race Skippers and their crews, the fourth day of Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race to Sanya,…

31 Jan 2018

Race 7 Day 1: ​Light Wind Lottery Brings Leaderboard Changes

A testing first 24 hours of Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race has seen the Clipper Race fleet make slow progress whilst at the mercy of a light wind…

30 Jan 2018

RACE 7 DAY 0: Dare To Lead Pulls Away After Le Mans Start

Although Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race may only be in its opening hours, Dare To Lead has managed to pull away and currently has a two nautical mile…

22 Feb 2018

Race 7 Day 23: Nerves Tested in Frustrating Final Miles to Sanya

Race 7: The Forever Tropical Paradise Race to Sanya, China, will finally conclude today after more than three weeks racing but light winds are causing a feeling of insecurity across…

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…

21 Jul 2015

Vietnam to host fleet in South East Asia

We are very pleased to reveal that agreement has been reached with the Vietnamese city of Đà Nẵng to be the South East Asia host city for the forthcoming edition.…

11 Apr 2024

​Xie xie Zhuhai for the show-stopover

It was a big thank you and see you soon to the Jiuzhou Zhuhai Marina after a perfect stopover for Clipper Race crew. A debut as Host Port on the…

14 Feb 2020

Sweet Spots on the Podium Decided After a Tense Race Finale

Qingdao back to its winning ways The Qingdao team entry, representing the Chinese Sailing City of the same name, takes second place in Race 6: The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race…

13 Feb 2020

Race 6: All change at the top

The competition at the top of the current race standings couldn’t be closer. Hit refresh on the Clipper Round the World, Race Viewer and the four leading teams seem to…