We arrived to Puerto Sherry already last Tuesday. After crossing the finish line in the late afternoon, it took us some time to prepare the boat to enter the marina. Once berthed, we were greeted with a glass of Sherry, offered by the local representatives. In addition we got a big bucket of iced drinks, allowing us to celebrate our arrival. Once everything on the boat was stowed away, we took advantage of the Spanish […]
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Leg 1 of the race will see us cover around 3’900NM racing from Portsmouth in England to South America. Besides the first ocean crossing we will cross the equator for the first time, which is one of the great milestones in every sailor’s career.
Start for Stage 1
After the crew party on Friday night all crew gathered in an auditorium of the University of Portsmouth on Saturday morning. During a little more than one hour we were informed about the race course, were told about the specialities of the first stage and learnt about the weather from the race meteorologist. And it became clear to everyone that these first fee days would not be easy. After the crew briefing we had the […]
Continue readingRace Start Week
Race start week is here. On Sunday, 31st August 2025, the Clipper 2025-26 Round the World Yacht Race will depart Portsmouth. Leading up to the start of the first race, there is a lot happening. The Race Village will be open from 10:00 to 19:00 daily starting on Friday, 29th August. In addition, there are several events scheduled to take place on the main stage. This includes panel discussions, live music and more. Just come […]
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