Clipper Around the World Race

It’s a Volvo Ocean Race for amateurs. Anyone can compete. You can race the whole way-round or just do a leg or two……or three, pretty cool. The new boats (the 70 foot version) for the following years race are arriving as I type.

New Clipper Around the World Race 70
The New Clipper 70, Looks Fast!

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Check out the documentary as shown on the Discovery channel following the Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race. Watch as amateur crews take part in the world’s longest yacht race. This video showcases highlights from the Southampton to Rio to Cape Town legs. Enjoy!

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For more information or how to take part in the Clipper Race visit: www.clipperroundtheworld.com

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