18 Nov 2023

Race 4: Marlow Roaring Forties Challenge - thoughts from the fleet

The eleven Clipper Race Skippers have had their final briefing ahead of Race 4: Marlow Roaring Forties Challenge from Cape Town, South Africa to Fremantle, Australia. Following a busy week of celebrations, boat preparation, community engagement and welcoming their new joiners to their teams, we caught up with the Race Skippers to find out how they are feeling ahead of…

24 Oct 2023

Making old sails ‘Oarsome’ again

Sailing into the Clipper 2023-24 Race merchandise collection are the incredibly unique tote bag, wash bag and laptop sleeves which are being sold in aid of UNICEF and making use…

6 Sep 2023

​Marlow Ropes announce new Brand Ambassador for the Clipper 2023-24 Race

Marlow Ropes have announced Dr Dianne McGrath as their new Clipper Race Brand Ambassador onboard the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. This will be the third race edition which…

23 Jan 2023

​Clipper Race fleet moves to sustainable running rigging as it extends partnership with Marlow Ropes

Marlow Ropes will be supplying innovative, sustainably made and recyclable running rigging for the eleven-strong fleet in the upcoming Clipper 2023-24 Race. Made with 73% recycled or sustainably manufactured raw…

26 Aug 2022

Behind the scenes: Clipper 70 fleet refit

After completing the twelfth edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the eleven-strong fleet of Clipper 70 racing yachts are finally back at HQ in Portsmouth Harbour, UK ready for refit. During the 2019-20 edition, the identical 70ft yachts raced over 40,000 nautical miles though some of the most inhospitable stretches of the world’s oceans, withstanding both extreme…

27 May 2021

​Reach for the Sky: Climbing the rig of a Clipper 70

One of the tasks on board that may polarise Clipper Race Crew, is the need to ascend the lofty heights of the mast. Some thrill seekers on board will jump…

23 Dec 2020

​One Year On: An early Christmas in Fremantle

The Fremantle stopover is always cause for celebration as it marks the end of the Southern Ocean Leg. After weeks of being battered by Mother Nature’s best party tricks, crew arrive into port looking forward to some R&R on Australia’s West Coast. In December 2019, the fleet sailed into Host Port Partner, Fremantle Sailing Club, making it the fourth visit…

17 Sep 2020

Bio Dyneema® next move in Marlow Ropes sustainability drive

Marlow Ropes, Official Cordage Supplier to the Clipper 2019-20 Race, continues its drive towards greener practices with its latest change to using Bio Dyneema® in all of its products. Having…

16 Nov 2019

Race 4: Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride

Basking in the shadow of Table Mountain, the Clipper Race fleet makes its final preparations ahead of Race 4; a 4,750 nautical mile ocean crossing from Cape Town, South Africa…

29 Aug 2019

The Clipper Race and Marlow Ropes Partnership Strives for a Greener Future

The sixteenth year of partnership between the Clipper Race and Marlow Ropes will be marked with a shift towards a greener future. The world's first mooring line to be made…

6 Jan 2017

Marlow Ropes Ties Up Deal For a Sixteenth Year With The Clipper Race

There will be no need to show Marlow the ropes for the Clipper 2017-18 Race, as the UK based global manufacturer is signing on for the eighth time as our…

6 Jan 2015

Clipper Race announces New Year sponsorship extensions with Marlow Ropes, ChartCo and Ocean Safety

We are very happy to officially welcome long-term race partners Marlow Ropes, ChartCo and Ocean Safety on board once again ahead of the 2015-16 series. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston says: “We…