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24 Oct 2024

Tick off a Rolex Fastnet Race Campaign with Clipper Events

Join the ranks of sailing legends and take part in one of the world's greatest offshore races: the Rolex Fastnet…

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16 Sep 2024

Roll call please… it’s the Knox-Johnston Cup 2024 Skippers

It’s just two weeks until the Knox-Johnston Cup kicks off for what promises to be a weekend of fun and…

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4 Sep 2024

Bookings now open for individual berths for this year’s Knox-Johnston Cup!

Individual berths have launched for this year’s Knox-Johnston Cup. Taking place on the weekend of 27-29 September 2024, this flagship…

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23 Aug 2024

Steering a different course: hear from sailing pros Hannah Brewis and Ella Hebron on turning a passi

We chatted to Clipper Race and Washington, DC leadership duo, Skipper and First Mate Hannah Brewis and Ella Hebron, on…

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8 Aug 2024

Is it time for the Race of Your Life? Clipper 2027-28 Race applications now open!

Are you looking for something to challenge you in more ways than you can imagine? Something unique, an endurance test…

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27 Jul 2024

Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam sails back into Portsmouth as Clipper Race champions

Today the Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race drew to a close at the Grand Finale at Gunwharf Quays…

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“I think there's an adventurer in all of us.”

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Mark Light – This is your Clipper Race life

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Vote Now! Photography shortlisted for the Yacht Racing Image Awards

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19 Oct 2020

Race 2: Action | Sailing across the Atlantic

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17 Mar 2020

Clipper 2019-20 Race Postponed

From the Clipper Race Organising Committee: With the ongoing global outbreak of Covid-19 and the enormous impact it has created…

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15 Mar 2020

Meet the crew - Jade Hughes

Meet the Clipper 2019-20 Race Crew Name : Jade Hughes Age : 29 Occupation : Satellite Communications Nationality : British…

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3 Mar 2020

World Wildlife Day

On this World Wildlife Day, we celebrate the incredible marine and bird life that embellish the Clipper Race experience during…

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8 Jan 2020

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston on 'What Makes Us Human'

Today, BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine Show hosted Sir Robin Knox-Johnston for the series named 'What Makes us Human'. Sir…

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19 Jan 2020

Watch Now: The Unstoppable Journey

Exactly a year ago, Ina Baum, a 52 year old business consultant from Köln, Germany, visited boot Dusseldorf, the world's…

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10 Jan 2020

Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam secures line honours in race to the Whitsundays

After 19 tough days at sea racing around the coast of Australia, the Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam team, skippered…

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8 Nov 2019

Qingdao Wins Standoff in South Atlantic Showdown

The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown delivered what it promised as a close fought standoff between the eleven identical Clipper Race…

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21 Oct 2019

Meteorological phenomenon and lightning storm captured as Clipper 2019-20 Race approached Punta del

After a hard fought and challenging 5,200 nautical miles across the Atlantic, the Clipper Race fleet faced one more hurdle…

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20 Nov 2019

Celebrating World Children's Day 2019 - The Isibindi Safe Park

During the Cape Town stopover, a group of 20 crew, from across the fleet, visited the Isibindi Safe Park, a…

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9 Sep 2019

Fleet arrives into Marina de Portimão after tough first race

Race 1 has been a first test of what is to come during the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht…

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4 Sep 2019

Clipper 2019-20 Race Departure Highlights

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21 Mar 2019

Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race Skippers Revealed

Following a grueling selection process we are pleased to reveal the eleven professional skippers who, with over a million miles…

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21 Apr 2019

Sailors Salute Sir Robin on 50 Year Anniversary of Golden Globe Victory

Britain’s leading sailors are paying tribute to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston today on the 50 th anniversary of the date, 22…

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21 May 2019

China Yachting Association Visits Clipper Race Training Centre

The special relationship between the Clipper Race and China is continuing to strengthen and grow, with the UK training hub…

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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…

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17 Jan 2024

Unveiling the Cutting-Edge Navigation Tools Steering Clipper Race Across Oceans

Sailing by its very nature is the art of navigating the seas. As Race Crew take on the epic challenge…

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16 May 2023

Qingdao signs two-race deal with the Clipper Race, marking historic 20-year partnership

Following Qingdao’s victory in the 2019-20 edition, the Chinese Sailing City is set to return as a Host Port and…

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16 Apr 2020

Insights from Sir Robin, a person who chose extreme isolation

Clipper Race Founder and Chairman, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, shares his insights on how to make the most of being in…

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9 Oct 2019

A guided tour of a Clipper 70 with Unicef Skipper Ian Wiggin

Ever wondered what the Clipper Race yachts were actually like? Thanks to Unicef Skipper Ian Wiggin, here's your chance to…

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31 Dec 2018

2018: A Year in Review

This year has been one to remember here at the Clipper Race. Records were broken, oceans crossed, and hundreds of…

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5 Sep 2018

Historic win inspires more women to consider a life at sea

History was made this summer when Wendy Tuck became the first woman to win a round the world yacht race…

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20 Aug 2018

One Year On: Circumnavigators Reflect on Epic Adventure

One year ago today, the World Heritage Royal Albert Dock Liverpool was a hive of activity as hundreds of Clipper…

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22 Jul 2018

The Race for Glory: Final Test for Teams

Since leaving Liverpool almost a year ago, the eleven Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race teams have battled each…

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1 Sep 2020

Meet the Clipper Race Crew - George and John Dawson

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1 Jul 2018

Sir Robin Wishes Golden Globe Skippers Good Luck in Round the World Adventure

With a boom of a cannon, Clipper Race Founder and Chairman Sir Robin Knox Johnston has officially begun the Golden…

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28 Jul 2018

What a Race: The Skippers Reflect

Just one last sprint remains before the incredible adventure that has been the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race…

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14 Jun 2018

A Night of Arrivals into the City that Never Sleeps

Following the arrival of Race 11 leaders PSP Logistics, Sanya Serenity Coast and GREAT Britain, the Clipper Race fleet continued…

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4 Jun 2018

Fundraising milestone reached in Panama

It’s been an exciting week for The Clipper 2017-18 Race. After traversing through the Panama Canal another race milestone was…

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30 Apr 2018

Family Connections in Seattle

The Clipper Race stopover in Seattle, USA, was an unforgettable one for crew and supporters alike, with an action paced…

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11 Jul 2018

Sir Robin Praises Derry-Londonderry

Legendary sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has praised Derry-Londonderry as the Northern Irish city embraces the Clipper Round the World Yacht…

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1 Sep 2019

The Clipper 2019-20 Race fleet departs London

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16 Oct 2021

CLIPPER RACE: A 25 YEAR HISTORY

Clipper '96 On Wednesday 16 October 1996, the matched fleet of eight 60 foot yachts left Plymouth taking a westwards…

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11 Sep 2023

Winning Race 1 team arrives in Puerto Sherry

Race 1 of the circumnavigation is complete, and first to arrive in port was Race 1’s winning team Perseverance .…

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20 Sep 2023

Race 2: Hundred Years Cup - Day 6 report

From the start, Race 2: Hundred Years Cup was set to be a highly competitive race. Now six days into…

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11 Apr 2024

Scoring Gate results - Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance

The Scoring Gate results for Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance are in. Situated approximately one-third of the way…

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​Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam secures line honours in race to the Whitsundays

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​Celebrating World Children's Day 2019 - The Isibindi Safe Park

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​The Race for Glory: Final Test for Teams

​Meet the Clipper Race Crew - George and John Dawson

​​Sir Robin Wishes Golden Globe Skippers Good Luck in Round the World Adventure

​​What a Race: The Skippers Reflect

​​A Night of Arrivals into the City that Never Sleeps

​Fundraising milestone reached in Panama

​Family Connections in Seattle

​Sir Robin Praises Derry-Londonderry

​The Clipper 2019-20 Race fleet departs London

​CLIPPER RACE: A 25 YEAR HISTORY

​Winning Race 1 team arrives in Puerto Sherry

​​Race 2: Hundred Years Cup - Day 6 report

​ Scoring Gate results - Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance

“I think there's an adventurer in all of us.”

Mark Light – This is your Clipper Race life

City of Genova to partner with Clipper Race for first time ever

Clipper Race to take competitive round the world sailing to Korea for first time ever 

City of Genova to partner with Clipper Race for first time ever

Clipper Race to take competitive round the world sailing to Korea for first time ever 

Tick off a Rolex Fastnet Race Campaign with Clipper Events

Roll call please… it’s the Knox-Johnston Cup 2024 Skippers

Bookings now open for individual berths for this year’s Knox-Johnston Cup!

Steering a different course: hear from sailing pros Hannah Brewis and Ella Hebron on turning a passi

Is it time for the Race of Your Life? Clipper 2027-28 Race applications now open!

Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam sails back into Portsmouth as Clipper Race champions

“I think there's an adventurer in all of us.”

Mark Light – This is your Clipper Race life

Vote Now! Photography shortlisted for the Yacht Racing Image Awards

Race 2: Action | Sailing across the Atlantic

Clipper 2019-20 Race Postponed

Meet the crew - Jade Hughes

World Wildlife Day

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston on 'What Makes Us Human'

Watch Now: The Unstoppable Journey

Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam secures line honours in race to the Whitsundays

Qingdao Wins Standoff in South Atlantic Showdown

Meteorological phenomenon and lightning storm captured as Clipper 2019-20 Race approached Punta del

Celebrating World Children's Day 2019 - The Isibindi Safe Park

Fleet arrives into Marina de Portimão after tough first race

Clipper 2019-20 Race Departure Highlights

Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race Skippers Revealed

Sailors Salute Sir Robin on 50 Year Anniversary of Golden Globe Victory

China Yachting Association Visits Clipper Race Training Centre

Qingdao Yacht Inspired by Tradition

Unveiling the Cutting-Edge Navigation Tools Steering Clipper Race Across Oceans

Qingdao signs two-race deal with the Clipper Race, marking historic 20-year partnership

Insights from Sir Robin, a person who chose extreme isolation

A guided tour of a Clipper 70 with Unicef Skipper Ian Wiggin

2018: A Year in Review

Historic win inspires more women to consider a life at sea

One Year On: Circumnavigators Reflect on Epic Adventure

The Race for Glory: Final Test for Teams

Meet the Clipper Race Crew - George and John Dawson

Sir Robin Wishes Golden Globe Skippers Good Luck in Round the World Adventure

What a Race: The Skippers Reflect

A Night of Arrivals into the City that Never Sleeps

Fundraising milestone reached in Panama

Family Connections in Seattle

Sir Robin Praises Derry-Londonderry

The Clipper 2019-20 Race fleet departs London

CLIPPER RACE: A 25 YEAR HISTORY

Winning Race 1 team arrives in Puerto Sherry

Race 2: Hundred Years Cup - Day 6 report

Scoring Gate results - Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance