Host Port Partners
Bring the world to your destination
The Clipper Race brings a sense of adventure, human endeavour and a global community to the shores of Host Port Partners.
Hosted over 7-10 days, this immense adventure combines active lifestyle, environment, and social engagement providing a unique platform for substantial economic impact, media exposure, tourism, trade, and business investment.
Race Start & Finish Partner
Portsmouth, UK
Gunwharf Quays
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is returning to Portsmouth to kick off the next lap of the globe. And when the fleet departs from Gunwharf Quays this August, our event will be celebrating two milestones – the 25th anniversary of the first departure from the city of Portsmouth (for The Times 2000 Clipper Race) and 30 years of training people to cross oceans and sail around the world.
Host Port Partner
Puerto Sherry, Spain
Puerto Sherry Marina
This edition’s teams will land in the Andalucian marina to a welcome of sunshine and sherry after making the 1,200nm voyage from Portsmouth, UK – a racecourse that is renowned for being a little bit spicy!
Team and Host Port Partner
Punta Del Este, Uruguay
Yacht Club Punta Del Este
This marks the fourth time Punta del Este will welcome the Clipper Race fleet, in partnership with the renowned Yacht Club Punta del Este (YCPE). Prior to reaching Punta del Este, the fleet will have raced over 6,000 nautical miles in the opening Atlantic Trade Winds Leg. This ocean crossing, featuring everything from heavy squalls and wind holes to the heat of the Doldrums is as tactical as it is gruelling, making Punta del Este a rewarding finish port for Race Crew.
Host Port Partner
Cape Town, South Africa
V&A Waterfront
Nestled just beneath Table Mountain, and bordered by sea on both sides, the V&A Waterfront is a firm favourite on the Clipper Race route. And for the Race Crew who will be arriving on the back of a gruelling South Atlantic crossing from South America, they will be delighted to lap up some summer sun and all the culture the vibrant city of Cape Town has to offer.
Host Port Partner
Fremantle, Australia
Fremantle Sailing Club
The Western Australia port of Fremantle is set to welcome the Clipper Race fleet as it joins the line-up of Host Ports for the 2025-26 edition.
Fremantle will host the fleet of 10 stripped-back 70ft ocean racing yachts this December after the high octane 5,000 nautical mile Leg 3: The Roaring Forties, from Cape Town, South Africa. This year marks the sixth time the Clipper Race has stopped in Fremantle, and 20 years since it first called in.
Host Port Partner
Airlie Beach, Australia
Coral Sea Marina
The Clipper 2025-26 Race Leg 4 finishes in Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, as the fleet arrives at Coral Sea Marina. Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, with snorkelling, Heart Reef flights, and Whitehaven Beach. Inland, Conway National Park offers rainforest trails and island views, while the town buzzes with markets and dining. No wonder the Clipper Race returns—Airlie Beach is the ultimate tropical paradise for adventure and relaxation.
Team and Host Port Partner
Qingdao, China
Olympic Sailing Centre
China’s Sailing City of Qingdao has maintained a longstanding legacy with the Clipper Race since its debut year of working together in 2005. Now on the ninth edition and 18th year of partnership as a team entry and Host Port, Clipper Ventures is reflecting on some of the key pillars of the relationship and the Clipper 2023-24 Race so far.
Team and Host Port Partner
Tongyeong, South Korea
The new collaboration between Clipper Ventures and the Gyeongnam Province is set to be a landmark partnership. As when the ten strong fleet of Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts arrives in Tongyeong in spring 2026, it will be the first time a round the world sailing event has made a stop in Korea.
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Gyeongnam, Tongyeong is famed for its lush archipelago, where traditional fishing and world-class marinas coexist along the beautiful coastline.
Team and Host Port Partner
Seattle, USA
In addition to the Power of Seattle Sports team entry, flying the flag for the city as the fleet races around the world, Seattle is also a Host Port. When the race arrives in Seattle in spring 2026, it will be the fifth time the city and Race Partner Seattle Sports Commission has welcomed the Clipper Race fleet. The ten teams will be welcomed into Seattle following a relentless race across the North Pacific Ocean. With ten-years of partnership, and five visits, Seattle is the most featured US city on the Clipper Race route.
Team and Host Port Partner
Washington, DC, USA
The Clipper 2025-26 Race will return to Washington, D.C., marking its second visit with a vibrant welcome for the fleet.
As the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. offers iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and scenic waterfronts along the Potomac River. Visitors can explore historic sites like the National Mall, enjoy cultural experiences at the Smithsonian museums, or relax in the city’s lively dining and entertainment districts.
Host Port Partner
Oban, Scotland
The Clipper Race is returning to Oban, as the Scottish West Coast town has been announced as a Host Port on the 2025-26 edition route. Following a successful first stopover last year, which saw Race Crew embrace the town’s ‘Festival of Sea’ celebrations, the Clipper Race fleet will once again sail into Oban in the summer of 2026. And according to Host Port Partners, Argyll and Bute Council and Bid4Oban, an even bigger festival of culture is planned for the next realm of ocean racers.
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