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Raced by people like you, this global ocean race is an endurance challenge like no other. Crew come from all walks of life and nations around the world to tackle one or multiple legs of the record-breaking circumnavigation. Train from novice to become an ocean racer as part of a team onboard a 70-foot ocean racing yacht. Guided by a professional race skipper and first mate you’ll face the world’s most extreme ocean conditions and mental challenges before returning victorious.

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Led by a professional Skipper and Mate, you can choose to compete in the full 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation, or test yourself on one or more of the eight unique race legs to suit your schedule and budget. This bucket list experience can see you taking on the notorious Atlantic, Southern Ocean and North Pacific including stopovers in some of the world's most spectacular destinations.

We take lessons from having raced more than 3 million miles and apply them to our pioneering four-level training. Even if you have never sailed before, our mandatory program will enable you to take on some of the most extreme environments on the planet with confidence. As part of your training package we'll kit you out with cutting edge foul weather gear, tried, tested and approved by the world's top professional sailors.

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Release the shackles of normality.  With adventure your guide, courage your companion you'll chase unfamiliar stars to distant lands and follow the horizon to its edge and keep going. You will be humbled by the fury of mother nature and rewarded in equal measure, with vibrant displays from the natural world.

The Clipper Race will challenge you to step outside your comfort zone, stretching both your physical and mental limits. Whether you're looking for the challenge of epic ocean storms, facing 15m waves and hurricane-force winds, or the tactical challenge of navigating the Doldrums now you can prove to yourself what you are truly capable of.

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With nearly 50,000 miles, 8 legs, and over 11 individual races, the complete circumnavigation will take more than 46 weeks at sea and 11 months.  We will cross 6 oceans and visit more than 8 countries.  Learn more about each of the legs and track where the race boats are located, real time during the race.  Look for Team Qingdoa for our boat's position relative to the fleet, our position on the leader board, and current metrics on boat speed, wind speed and other conditions along the race course.

To learn more about each of the 8 legs of the circumnavigation, click on the button below.

To find out real time information on the fleet's and Qingdao's location, along with the current standings, click on the button below.

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My race began in the spring of 2019, when I was originally going to do the 2021-2022 version of the Clipper Race...well before we had any inkling that we would be beset by a global pandemic!

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The 2023-2024 Clipper Race is composed of 8 legs around the world, composed of 11 identical boats, 11 skippers/first mates,  and over 700 crew, from around the world!  For the next 11 months we will circle the globe, cross 6 oceans and travel over 40,000 kilometers!

My Race Philanthropy

Philanthropy is an important tenet of the Clipper Race.  From our sustainability pledge to the  community service events the crews do in port, we focus on building a better world.  I am dedicated to raising $40,000 ($1 for each kilometer around the world) for Unicef and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research .

CLIPPER ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE

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The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is a renowned and extraordinary sailing event that pushes participants to their limits.

Spanning over 40,000 nautical miles, this epic race takes non-professional sailors on a challenging journey around the globe.

Divided into multiple legs, teams navigate epic sea states, battle unpredictable weather conditions, and experience the thrill of ocean racing.

With a fleet of identical yachts, the race promotes camaraderie, teamwork, and personal growth, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ambitious individuals to embrace the extraordinary world of offshore sailing.

CIRCUMNAVIGATION

Race Crew choose to participate in one leg, combine several or complete the full eleven month circumnavigation, a profound experience that expands horizons, tests limits, and fosters a deep appreciation for the vastness and diversity of our planet.

CLIPPER 70 FLEET

The Clipper 70 racing fleet of eleven identical cutting-edge, high-performance yachts is specifically designed for the demanding challenges of ocean racing. These state-of-the-art vessels showcase innovation, speed, and reliability, providing a thrilling platform for teams to compete safely in the Clipper Race.

Our brands centre around adventure and breaking out of comfort zones to embrace the unknown. To do this successfully, safety is core to what we undertake everyday, for everyone.

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Clipper race goes north along Australia

Published on January 10th, 2024 by Editor -->

The 2023-24 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race got underway when the 11 teams left Newcastle, New South Wale on January 10 for the 985nm course to Airlie Beach, Australia. The route up the Australian east coast extends to the gateway for the Whitsunday Islands where the fleet is expecting a mix of upwind sailing that will quickly become downwind as the yachts head north. Their anticipated arrival is January 16-17.

Race details – Team list – Race route – Tracker – Facebook

About the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: The Clipper Race was established in 1996 by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world in 1968-69. His aim was to allow anyone, regardless of previous sailing experience, the chance to embrace the thrill of ocean racing; it is the only event of its kind for amateur sailors.

Held biennially, the Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race got underway September 3 for the fleet of eleven identical Tony Castro designed Clipper 70s. This 13th edition has 24 crew aboard each yacht, coming from 63 different nationalities (105 sailors from the USA) for the 40,000 mile circumnavigation of the world.

The course is divided into 8 legs and 14 individual races, with some of the crew in for the entire circumnavigation while others will do individual legs. The team having the best cumulative score over the entire course will win the Clipper Race Trophy.

2023-24 edition will take the following route:

Leg 1 Race 1. Portsmouth, UK – Puerto Sherry, Spain (1200nm) – 3 Sept Race Start, arrive 9 Sept Race 2. Puerto Sherry, Spain – Punta del Este, Uruguay (5300nm) – 15 Sept Race Start, arrive 12-16 Oct

Leg 2 Race 3. Punta Del Este, Uruguay – Cape Town, South Africa (3555 nm)- 22 Oct Race start, arrive 6-10 Nov

Leg 3 Race 4. Cape Town, South Africa – Fremantle, Australia (4750 nm) – 16 Nov Race Start, arrive 8-13 Dec

Leg 4 Race 5. Fremantle, Australia – Newcastle, Australia (2510nm) – Race Start 19 Dec, Arrival 1-4 Jan 2024 Race 6. Newcastle – Airlie Beach, Australia (985nm) – Race Start 10 Jan, Arrive 16-17 Jan

Leg 5 Race 7. Airlie Beach, Australia – Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam (4515nm) – Race Start 22 Jan, Arrive 16-21 Feb Race 8. Ha Long Bay – Zhuhai, China (645nm) – Race Start 27 Feb, Arrive 2-3 March

Leg 6 Race 9. Zhuhai, China – Qingdao, China (1370nm) – Race Start 9 March- Arrive 18-19 March Race 10. Qingdao – Seattle, USA (5580nm) – Race Start 25 March, Arrive 19-24 April

Leg 7 Race 11. Seattle, USA – Panama Canal (4200nm) – Race Start 2 May, Arrive Panama 27 May-1 Jun Race 12. Panama-Washington, DC, USA (1990nm) – Race Start 5 June, Arrive 17-19 June

Leg 8 Race 13. Washington, DC, USA – Oban, Scotland (3340nm) – Race Start 25 June, Arrive 12-16 July Race 14. Oban – Portsmouth, UK (815nm) – Race Start 21 July

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Clipper Race Fleet Week at The Wharf Presented by Events DC

Experience the exhilaration of eleven Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts arriving in Washington, DC having completed seven out of eight legs of the 40,000nm eleven-month Clipper Race circumnavigation. This includes the Washington, DC home boat which has been flying the flag for the city since the race began last year. The fleet will be berthed at The Wharf from June 17 to June 25, with over 200+ Race Crew due in the Capital city having raced across the world's toughest oceans. In a week of FREE activity, come on down and hop on board to tour the yachts they call home, visit the fanzone to find out more about racing around the world, and watch the celebrations as they head off on the final leg of the adventure. Visit the Clipper Round the World Official Webpage

FREE Clipper Race Fanzone

Friday, June 21 | 5pm-9pm Saturday, June 22 - Sunday, June 23 | 11am-6pm Tuesday, June 24 | 6pm-9pm Visit the FREE Clipper Race Fanzone. Do you want to learn more about the Clipper Race, the world's toughest ocean challenge? Then come and visit the Clipper Race Fanzone, where you can learn about this incredible adventure and how you can get involved in the next edition. Tour a Clipper 70 racing yacht for FREE. Bring your family and step on board a Clipper 70 stripped down ocean racing yacht. Take an above and below deck tour and hear the stories of the intrepid Race Crew. There will also be live art demonstrations, live music, performances, and more.

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Clipper Connect Business Series

Friday, June 21 | 3pm-5pm Clipper Connect Business Series is coming to Washington, DC. Delve into the critical topic of water conservation and protection. The esteemed panellists will lead discussion on the significance of the Clean Water Act and other vital initiatives aimed at safeguarding our precious waterways. Discover how businesses can play a pivotal role in preserving clean and safe environments for generations to come.

Interested in attending? Email [email protected] to register your interest.

Clipper Departure and Fireworks

Tuesday, June 25 | 6pm-10pm Featuring DJ Pryme and Crank Caviar 6:00 pm: Departure festivities begin featuring DJ Pryme and Crank Caviar 8:15 pm: Slipping lines ceremony 9:00 pm: Fireworks display and parade of sail 

Get Your Fill at The Wharf

Fresh seafood is a given on the waterfront. But The Wharf offers more, including a wide selection of distinctive choices for food, drinks, and entertainment while you eat. Watch the chefs prepare your meal. Listen to music. Or just people-watch while you savor the flavors of The Wharf.

Browse the Shops

Whether you’re looking for something specific or simply like to spend a few hours in our unique collection of stores, chances are you’ll find just what you’re looking for at our shops at The Wharf. And, of course, you can always treat yourself to a delicious dessert—or celebrate your shopping finds with a drink at one of our restaurants.

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Coming to Oban!

The Clipper Race is renowned as one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet, welcoming adventurers from all walks of life to take on the exceptional challenge of racing across the world’s oceans on board a 70ft yacht. This unique event sees teams battle extreme conditions on its eleven-month circumnavigation and for the first time in its 27-year history, The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will be making a stop in Scotland when it sails to Oban on its homecoming leg. 

Oban will host a number of events from Monday, 12th to Sunday 21st July to celebrate The Clipper Race historic Scotland stop. Follow the yachts' progress here.

The Clipper Race In Action

Oban Programme of Events

Join in with events happening in Oban celebrating the many ways to enjoy the coastline and The Clipper Race arrival. Download our Visitor Map below to see where the action takes place!

SPECTATOR & TURN UP EVENTS

• 12th to 16th July, North Pier Pontoon - Welcome The Clipper Race Fleet - 11 Clipper 70 Yachts arrive in Oban. Track their arrival here.
• 13th & 14th July, from 12pm, Dingy Park, Oban Sailing Club - WASZP Scottish Championships - exciting shore spectator opportunity as Oban Sailing Club hosts WASZP Scottish Championship.
• 14th July, 11am to 4pm, Dunstaffnage Castle Car Park - RYA Coastal Beach Clean - No need to book, just turn up. More info here.
• 15th July, 6pm to 9pm, Oban Sailing Club - Monday Mayhem.  See Oban's young sailors take part in water events in the bay.
• 15th to 19th July, 10am to 4pm, North Pier - Ocean Science Busking event . Dive into some of the latest advances in our understanding about the ocean: be inspired, amazed, and entertained by our students, researchers and conservationists. 
• 16th July, from 6pm, Oban Sailing Club - Keel Boat Racing .
• 16th to 21st July, 9am to 5pm, North Pier - Clipper Race Fanzone - Learn about the Clipper Race, the world’s toughest ocean challenge, and how you can get involved in the next race.
• 17th to 21st July, 10am to 4pm, Rockfield Centre - Food & Drink Village - Showcasing artisan produce from lochs, coasts, glens and islands of Argyll. Stalls include dairy, meat, seafood, preserves, baking, oils, chocolate, sauces, biscuits, tea, coffee and store cupboard staples, local gins, craft beer and spirits.
• 17th to 19th July, 2pm to 3.30pm, Corran Halls - Gaelic Taster Sessions - Gaelic Taster drop-in sessions. Fun, informal introduction to Gaelic words and phrases. No booking needed!
• 17th July, 1.00pm to 4.00pm, Cuan Mor - Chop for Charity Join Clipper Race crew for a haircut and/or beard trim with donations to UNICEF & The Little Princess Trust. No need to book. 
• 18 th July, 11am to 4pm, Oban Sailing Club - Autism on the Water. Free sailing trips for people on the autistic spectrum and their parents & carers on yacht “Confidence” including a “sail by” pass the Clipper Race fleet at the North Pier Pontoon. Enjoy activities for all ages in the clubhouse!
• 18th & 19th July, 10am to 6pm, North Pier Pontoon - Tour a Clipper 70 Racing Yacht - Bring the family and step on board a Clipper 70 stripped down ocean racing yacht. Take an above and below deck tour with the Race Crew that have called these yachts home for eleven months - Free and no need to book!
• 20th July, 3pm,  from Black Lynn River (opposite Roxy's Restaurant), Rotary Annual Duck Race - Sponsor a duck for charity at Station Square from Friday 19th.
• 20th July, 1pm, Town Centre Beach - The Great Oban Bay Raft Race - Get a team, build a raft & compete! Register from 11.30am at Kwik Fit or The Royal Hotel or email [email protected]
• 20th July, 10am to 4pm, North Pier - RNLI Lifejacket Clinic & Water Safety stand.
• 21st July, 10.30am - Clipper Race crew are piped down to the North Pier Pontoons for the race start preparations.

10.30am - Crew Parade: Watch as the Clipper Race crew are piped down from Station Square to the North Pier for the Race Start preparations.

• 12pm to 12.30pm - Slipping the Line: Come and cheer on the 11 teams as they slip lines and commence preparations for the Parade of Sail from 12:00 pm to 12.30pm.
• 1pm, Parade of Sail - From Kerrera Marina across Oban Bay past Dunollie Lighthouse out to Dunstaffnage.

3pm Clipper Race Start: From Dunstaffnage.

BOOK IN ADVANCE & TICKETED EVENTS

• 17th & 18th July, 11am & 2pm, North Pier - Guided walking tours around the town, £12 per person. Book tickets here . 
• 18th July, 10am to 4pm, Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) - Ocean Kindness: how to use the sea sustainably . A free walking tour with talks, demonstrations and hands-on science. Free mini bus from Corran Halls to SAMS, every 30 mins - 10 mins journey time. Book tickets here.
• 19th July, 6.30pm to 7.30pm (arrive from 6pm), Rockfield Centre - Clipper Race Discovery Talk: Become an Ocean Racer - Hear from the Clipper Race crew and team all about the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Free to attend. Book tickets here.
• 19th July, 7pm, The View  - Join the Clipper crew of Ha Long Bay for their UNICEF fundraiser. A night of quizzing, raffling, and assorted hi-jinks!  Book tickets here .
• 19th July, 7.30pm, Argyllshire Gathering Halls - The crew of Our Isles and Oceans and Mòd an Òbain 2024 have teamed up to host a stellar cèilidh dance. With entertainment and cèilidh dancing provided by The Sileas Sinclair Band, as well as some special guests and the chance to win some raffle prizes or test your aim with the whisky toss, it's bound to be a night to remember. Book tickets here .
• 20th July, 7pm, Corran Halls - Come join us for an unforgettable night of music with Skerryore in concert - Book your ticket .
• 20th July, 11am, Dunollie Castle - Pirates, Mermaids and the Ocean  - Spend the day enjoying nautical themed fun for all ages. Take part in workshops, craft activities, storytelling, and take the explorer’s quest through Dunollie’s enchanting woodland grounds. Fancy dress is welcome. Book tickets here.

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Festival of the Sea

Clipper race fleet arrives in oban.

Visitors can watch the yachts as they sail in from Oban – find out where they are from here Clipper 2023-24 Race Viewer 

Food Village, 17th - 21st July

Wednesday 17th july.

H20 Designs

Lismore Luminations

Highland Fold

Wild Barn Brewery

Caledonian Oysters

Isle of Mull Coffee Roastery

Argyll and Bute Cheeses

Food from Argyll Café

Forest, Field and Glen

Kilmartin Gin

Annie's Herb Kitchen

Northern Light Cakery

The Scottish Seaweed Association

Thursday 18th July

James Coogan Ceramics

Hilda Smith Fyne Art

Hazel Rose Jewellery

Spirited Soaps

Slainte Sauces

Inverlonan Bakery

Friday 19th July

Calma Shores

A Touch of Glass

Lesley Burr

Skipness Smokehouse

Saturday 20th July

Braw Liquor Club

Scottish Island Art

Sea Drift Pottery

Deer Island Rum

The Tobermory Fish Company

Isle of Mull Seaweed

Sunday 21st July

Melbula Art Studio

Beaufort Publishing

Argyll Abode

Accommodation in Oban, Lorn & the Isles

Enjoy town centre, seaside or country hotels, with options to suit most guests. 

GUEST HOUSES

There is a wonderful choice of guesthouses incuding budget and luxury options.

BED & BREAKFASTS

Enjoy overnight accommodation with a range of breakfast options from full Scottish to continental.

SELF CATERING

There are many self catering experiences in Oban and the surrounding area.

Discover a small number of hostels great for families, groups and individuals.

CARAVAN PARKS

Pitch up your tent, pull up your caravan or motorhome – or stay self-catering in a holiday park.

How will you travel?

Scroll down for more useful information on all methods of transport.

The train is the easiest and most scenic way to reach Oban. Trains run daily directly from Glasgow Queen Street Station.

West Coast Motors offers bus services throughout Oban and beyond, while Citylink provides service between Glasgow and Oban.

CalMac offer services to the islands of Kerrera, Lismore, Mull & Iona, Colonsay, Barra, Tiree & Coll.

Oban Airport is your gateway to the Isles – linking the mainland with the islands Coll, Colonsay, Islay and Tiree.

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Royal Clipper current position

Royal Clipper current location is at West Mediterranean (coordinates 41.67752 N / 8.89872 E) cruising en route to Propriano. The AIS position was reported 8 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Royal Clipper

Royal Clipper current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Corsica French Riviera . Prices start from USD 2080 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 21 Sep, 2024 and ends on 28 Sep, 2024 .

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The 2000-built Royal Clipper cruise ship is a masted barquentine/tall-sailing ship constructed by Stocznia Gdynia SA (shipyard in Gdansk Poland ). The fleetmates Star Flyer and Star Clipper are both authentic 4-masted barquentines.

The vessel (IMO number 8712178) is currently Malta- flagged (MMSI 248786000) and registered in Valletta .

History - construction and ownership

The 227-passenger Royal Clipper is a tall sailing ship owned by Star Clippers Ltd (Sweden) . The 5-masted, steel-hulled, fully-rigged vessel was designed by Zygmunt Choreń and built using the existing steel hull modified by Gdansk Shipyard. The Royal sailing ship was designed for the polish miners as a sailing holiday cruiser. Her first name is Gwarek (meaning The Miner in ancient polish).

In July 2000 Merwede shipyard completed ship's interior. The renovations included Rainer Maria Latzke's frescography murals, completing the Mediterranean interior of the vessel. Royal ship's design is based on Preussen - the famous 5-masted German Flying P-Liner windjammer built in 1902.

Royal Clipper ship claims she is the biggest "true sailing ship", of course, built since Preussen. She is also in Guinness World Records as largest in service square-rigged ship featuring 5202 m2 of sail.

Decks and Cabins

Royal Clipper has 4 passenger decks and a total of 114 staterooms, of which 16 Suites, 14 Balconies, 6 Inside, 106 Outside. The cabin categories are 8.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The Clipper Dining room is Royal Clipper's 3-level open-seating main restaurant. It features a buffet-style breakfast and lunch. Dinner is ordered from a five-course menu. 

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Royal Clipper offers sea-going ultimate experience, with balanced grandeur, tradition and adventure of sailing with superb service and amenities of a modern yacht. Carrying just 227 passengers, the boat provides the luxurious style and full 19,000 ft2 of open deck. The three swimming pools give a wonderfully spacious outdoor environment.

Royal Clipper Lounges and Bars include Captain Nemo Gym Lounge & Spa ( spa and health club featuring underwater glass portholes), Observation Lounge, Tropical Bar, Piano Bar (live music), Atrium (three-deck), Purser's Office, Gallery (2). Other facilities include a library (with faux fireplace, board games), Water Sports Marina, Wireless Internet Access.

Itineraries

During the summer, Royal Clipper sails in the Mediterranean, departing from Civitavecchia-Rome and Venice . During winter months, she offers Caribbean voyages through the southern part of the Lesser Antilles area. She can visit the smallest ports which larger ships cannot reach, because of her size. Between seasons, Transatlantic crossings are offered.

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The Royal Clipper cruise ship is a 5-masted steel-hulled and fully-rigged tall ship (sailing ship). It joined the fleet of Star Clippers in 2000. The vessel was modeled after the famous German windjammer Preussen (built 1902). This sail cruise ship was originally designed as a holiday cruiser for the coal miners from Gdansk Poland , under the name Gwarek (meaning "The Miner" in Old Polish).

Royal Clipper is listed as "the largest square-rigged ship in service" in the Guinness World Records book, with 5202 m2 (56000 ft2) of sails.

On select Yoga-themed  fitness cruises , Star Clippers offers free daily meditation and yoga classes. The company also invites celebrity chefs to give themed cooking demonstrations. Royal Clipper's most thrilling onboard experience (performance) is climbing the rigging. The mast climbing is always supervised and takes place several times during a voyage (weather permitting).

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​Family Connections in Seattle

11 Jul 2018

​Sir Robin Praises Derry-Londonderry

​the clipper 2019-20 race fleet departs london.

16 Oct 2021

​CLIPPER RACE: A 25 YEAR HISTORY

11 Sep 2023

​Winning Race 1 team arrives in Puerto Sherry

20 Sep 2023

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

11 Apr 2024

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