The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is an epic 40,000-nautical-mile, eleven-month challenge where amateur sailors race around the globe on a fleet of matched 70-foot yachts. Founded in 1996 by legendary sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, it pushes endurance, teamwork, and sailing skills to the limit. Crews, led by professional Skippers and First Mates, face raging storms, towering waves, and scorching heat while navigating some of the world’s most demanding waters. Open to all experience levels, the Clipper Race offers a rare chance for non-professionals to experience the thrill and hardship of ocean racing across the planet’s toughest seas.