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Clipper Ventures

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the only event of its type. Anyone, even if they have never stepped on a boat before, can join the adventure and circumnavigate the world in an eleven month-long marathon.

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Show news Youth development scheme snaps up Clipper 70
Built for the world's toughest oceans and ready for next chapter
Posted today at 11:00 am Ross Ryan from Bottesford sets sail from Seattle
“I have bought everything for us to eat for 55 days - I hope I've not forgotten anything!”
Posted on 29 Apr Global sailing race bids fond farewell to Seattle
The Clipper Race begins the penultimate leg of its global race route
Posted on 29 Apr Grit, tenacity and 5,500 nautical miles
Clipper Race Crews complete North Pacific crossing
Posted on 28 Apr Airline Pilot from Kiel wins Clipper Race Stage 9
Victory after 26 days sailing 5,500nm across the North Pacific Ocean
Posted on 24 Apr Tesco car park dream turns to global race reality
Lake District teen's story is one of ambition, opportunity and speed
Posted on 16 Apr Clipper Race sailors set for the big one
Ocean racers gear up for relentless North Pacific Crossing
Posted on 27 Mar 20 years in the making
Clipper Ventures opens first Sailing Academy in China
Posted on 18 Mar Clipper Race Stage 7 Video Review
An extraordinary welcome in Qingdao
Posted on 12 Mar The World's Toughest Race?
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Update after Stage 6
Posted on 20 Feb Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht Video
We speak to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and William Ward
Posted on 15 Jan Announcing the Clipper RX Ocean Racing Yacht
4th Generation Clipper Race Fleet of 12 new yachts under construction
Posted on 15 Jan Going where few dare
Clipper Race sailors conquer the Roaring Forties
Posted on 19 Dec 2025 Clipper Race fleet arrive in to Fremantle
A WA welcome after taking one of the world's toughest sailing challenges
Posted on 11 Dec 2025 Second ever Knox-Johnston Cup a huge success
Over 100 guests take part in a weekend of big-boat racing in the Solent
Posted on 9 Oct 2024 Knox-Johnston Cup returning to the Solent
Flagship race aims to reignite the joy of big boat racing
Posted on 19 Jun 2024 Get ready to race in the Knox-Johnston Cup
Your team of up to twelve will be led by a Skipper and Mates in the Solent
Posted on 16 Jun 2024 Sta-Lok to rig 11-strong Clipper Race fleet
This will be the Essex-based company's 3rd edition of partnership
Posted on 13 Apr 2023 SKIRR opens up Arctic Circle sailing expedition
Designed for the curious, the restless and those who are adventurers by nature
Posted on 17 Feb 2023 New leadership team for the Clipper Race
Co-founders to hand over adventure sailing brands
Posted on 13 Nov 2022 Final test of Clipper 2019-20 Race underway
A good breeze for the start of Race 15 from Derry~Londonderry to London
Posted on 25 Jul 2022 Race like a legend: Debut Knox-Johnston Cup
Set to put fun back into competitive racing
Posted on 25 May 2022 Interview with Ollie Phillips
Clipper Veteran and ex-England Rugby Captain
Posted on 19 Apr 2020 Unicef: A time to stand together
A variety of helpful resources created by Clipper Race Charity Partner
Posted on 9 Apr 2020 The unstoppable journey - 2021
The Clipper 2019-20 Race will resume in early 2021
Posted on 4 Apr 2020 The WTC Logistics Tri-Race Ocean Sprint results
The heat was turned up for Race 9
Posted on 22 Mar 2020 Sir Robin Knox-Johnston Interview
Following the Clipper 2019-20 Race Suspension
Posted on 20 Mar 2020 Update from Clipper Race Organising Committee
Quarantine on crew in Subic Bay has now been lifted
Posted on 18 Mar 2020 The Clipper Race Leg 6 - Race updates
Clipper Race fleet arrived into Subic Bay
Posted on 17 Mar 2020 The Clipper Race Leg 6 - Race 9, Day 4
Tension is high amongst front runners as they close in on the finish line
Posted on 14 Mar 2020
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Challenging upwind conditions with 60knot wind speeds
© Clipper Race Stage 9 winners, Power of Seattle Sports, on arrival in Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle, USA
© Clipper Race Julia on board her Team Power of Seattle Sports yacht
© Clipper Ventures Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Stage 9: The Big One to Seattle
© Clipper Ventures Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Stage 9: The Big One to Seattle
© Clipper Ventures Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Stage 9: The Big One to Seattle
© Clipper Ventures Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Stage 9: The Big One to Seattle
© Clipper Ventures Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Stage 9: The Big One to Seattle
© Clipper Ventures Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Stage 9: The Big One to Seattle
© Clipper Ventures Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Stage 9: The Big One to Seattle
© Clipper Ventures Packed ready for the Clipper Race (dog unfortunately not trained so will be staying at home)
© Clipper Ventures Getting to grips with all aspects of ocean crossings during training
© Clipper Ventures William Wrigley has fast-tracked his way to ocean racer
© Clipper Ventures William Wrigley has fast-tracked his way to ocean racer
© Clipper Ventures Val on board her team yacht
© Clipper Race North Pacific conditions ramp up on board Team Power of Seattle Sports
© Clipper Race Conditions in the North Pacific on the 2023-24 edition
© Clipper Race Team Power of Seattle Sports waves goodbye to Tongyeong
© Clipper Race Clipper Ventures opens first Sailing Academy in China
© Clipper Ventures Clipper Ventures opens first Sailing Academy in China
© Clipper Ventures Clipper Ventures opens first Sailing Academy in China
© Clipper Ventures Clipper RX Bow
© Clipper Race Clipper RX in production
© Clipper Race Clipper RX Starboard Quarter
© Clipper Race Clipper RX Starboard Bow
© Clipper Race Clipper RX Starboard Cutaway
© Clipper Race Clipper RX Starboard Bow
© Clipper Race Clipper Race sailors conquer the Roaring Forties
© Clipper Race Clipper Race sailors conquer the Roaring Forties
© Clipper Race Clipper Race sailors conquer the Roaring Forties
© Clipper Race
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