Clipper Race is coming to the Southampton Boat Show
Step Aboard. Meet the Crew. Hear from the Legend. 19 – 28 September 2025
Get your tickets | Use Code CLIPPEREver dreamed of racing across the world’s oceans?
19 – 28 September 2025
Stand H078, New Wave Hall, North
Clipper Race is coming to the 2025 Southampton International Boat Show, and we’re bringing one of our iconic 70-foot ocean racing yachts with us.
Whether you've always dreamt of ocean racing or are an avid follower of the Clipper Race, this is your chance to meet the team, find out what it’s really like, and decide if you’ve got what it takes to join the adventure.
Come to stand H078 and chat to Race Crew Alumni and discover how you could take part — you don't need previous sailing experience as full training is provided, just a thirst for adventure and the determination to go beyond your limits.
Try a Boat
Saturday & Sunday | 1300
Take to the water on a Clipper 70 ocean racing yacht as part of the Southampton Boat Shows Try-A-Boat initiative.
Available weekend days only. Places are limited on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find out more and book at the Try-A-Boat kiosk.
How to become an Ocean Racer
19 – 28 September | 1355-1420
Interested in the challenge of racing across oceans? Want to know what it takes to be a Clipper Race crew member?
Join us to discover what we are looking for in our crew members, what the selection and training process is like and what you can expect from sailing as a crew member on the race.
Meet the Legend
Saturday 20 Sept | 1225 - 1250
Hear from the sailing legend himself as he shares insights and unveils the next evolution of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Mini Workshops
1500 Daily
Join our 20 minute mini workshops and learn something new.
Get the lowdown on how to prep your boat for a high latitude sailing adventure from the Arctic experts at SKIRR Adventures, or learn about how to choose a lifejacket and watch an inflation demo by our partners at Spinlock.
Drop by the Clipper Race stand to see what's happening on the day!
Careers in Offshore Sailing
WEDS 24 & THURS 25 SEPT | 1110
Hear from Hannah Brewis, Race Manager, and Max Rivers, Deputy Race Director, on how to kickstart a professional sailing career, with real pathways and fast-track options.
Hannah Brewis: Wednesday 24 September
Max Rivers: Thursday 25 September