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The all-new Clipper RX yacht has officially been announced.  It marks a milestone for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. This new vessel promises to redefine offshore racing with modern design and advanced technology. Enthusiasts, sailors, and racing fans have eagerly awaited this moment. Revolutionary Design Features Clipper RX features a cutting-edge hull, maximising speed… Continue reading Clipper RX: A Bold New Chapter for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has claimed the 2025 “Event of the Year” title at the British Yachting Awards. Judged by readers of sailing magazines, this award reflects the race’s popularity and impact across the sailing community.   The Clipper Race pushes crews more than 40,000 nautical miles around the globe in identical 70-foot… Continue reading Event of the Year win for Clipper Race

Royal Clipper, the world’s largest full-rigged tall ship, is preparing to make her television debut. She will star in Channel 4’s new six-part luxury travel series Inside The World’s Most Luxurious…, airing Monday, 17th November at 8pm. This marks the first time a UK-based production company has filmed aboard the legendary sailing vessel. The episode will… Continue reading Royal Clipper Sets Sail for the Spotlight

Star Clippers has announced that Grenada is to become a brand new home port for the winter 25/26 season. Their tall-ship, Star Clipper, will depart from St George’s in Grenada throughout selected itineraries in the new winter 2025/26 season. The new sailings will be of longer duration and showcase multiple brand new ports of call.… Continue reading Grenada the new home port for Star Clippers 

Star Clippers has announced new themed sailings alongside new brochure launch. This follows the success of their popular yoga sailings.  The specialist cruise line has now implemented more themed sailings. These include fitness training from former professional athlete Ottis Lewis. They will take place in the Caribbean and on a Photography cruise from Costa Rica.  Each… Continue reading Themed Sailings from Star Clippers 

After a two year, Covid dictated wait, the Clipper 2019-20 Race officially restarted off the north coast of Luzon, Philippines.  This race across the mighty North Pacific will see teams encounter an extraordinary challenge, sailing in huge waves and extreme weather systems as they race toward Seattle, USA. The race originally started in September 2019… Continue reading Clipper Race Officially Underway Again

A full on row is brewing now that Clipper Ventures has called for an independent inquiry into both the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. (MAIB) This follows the investigations by the agencies into the tragic death of Simon Speirs. On the 18th November 2017, Simon Speirs, a 60 year… Continue reading Clipper Ventures calls for an Independent Inquiry into both MCA & MIAB

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The way travellers reach the Channel Islands by sea has changed considerably in recent years. These changes are likely to affect those seeking to take their MotorCaravan to the islands. Once dominated by Condor Ferries for over six decades, the landscape now features new operators, routes, and vessels. They now provide visitors and islanders alike… Continue reading Changed Operators for Channel Island Sea Routes

Amateur sailors taking part in the Clipper Race faced one of the planet’s most unforgiving oceans while sailing to Australia. After surviving the Roaring Forties, all ten Clipper 2025–26 Race teams have arrived safely in Fremantle.  The fleet completed one of the most demanding legs of the global circumnavigation. Following departure from Cape Town, crews encountered… Continue reading Amateur Sailors Face Most Unforgiving Ocean