Buyer Account

Clipper Ventures is the only global adventure sailing group open to people from all walks of life and nationalities to experience the exhilaration of ocean racing, the thrill of expedition sailing and camaraderie of experiential team events. United by the desire for adventure, ambition, limitless boundaries and sailing excellence, the Clipper Ventures brands enable extraordinary sailing experiences by making them accessible and achievable.

Established in 1995, Clipper Ventures has grown significantly over the past 27 years, with a complementary range of sailing brands within its portfolio that supports pathways for recreational adventurers with no previous sailing experience through to professional yachts people: Clipper Ventures encompasses the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Clipper Events, SKIRR Adventures, Hamble School of Yachting and Clipper China. These events also provide a valuable global sports platform for brands and cosmopolitan locations which embrace diversity, sustainability and resilience - and appreciate the value of adventure and challenge in developing their own story. These aligned values are best expressed through the powerful authentic voices of participants and Race Crew.
The largest of the brands is the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race which is one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet. People from around the world and all walks of life train to become ocean racers; many have no previous sailing experience before signing up for the extensive training. The epic event sees teams battle extreme conditions as they race more than 40,000 nautical miles between Host Ports around the globe in a true test of fortitude and determination. Led by a professional skipper and first mate, Race Crew can complete the full eleven month circumnavigation or choose to test themselves on one or multiple legs.
Clipper Ventures, which employs over fifty staff, is recognised as an industry leader with a clear vision to make adventure sailing accessible and achievable. Staff are office based in Gosport, Hampshire, UK. It is a dynamic, hard-working team with each person bringing unique skill as a valued individual.