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π Gunwharf Quays & Southsea Seafrontπ 29β31 August 2025 | Race Start: Sunday 31 August
π Free to attend | Family friendly | Open to all
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This August, Portsmouth becomes the global stage for one of the most extreme endurance events on Earth, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Across three days of waterfront festivities, youβll get closer than ever to the people and fleet undertaking this epic 40,000 nautical-mile circumnavigation.
Whether youβre a passionate sailor, an armchair adventurer, or just looking for an unforgettable experience, consider this your invitation to be part of the celebrations.
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Get a look inside one of the fleetβs ocean racing yachts. Explore above and below deck get a flavour of what life is like crossing oceans on a stripped down racing yacht.
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Take to the water aboard a Clipper 68 yacht for a 45-minute motor tour of Portsmouth Harbour. Each of these 68ft yachts have circumnavigated the globe four times and have played a key role in training Race Crew for their challenge ahead.
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Fancy taking on the challenge yourself? Hear from Race Crew, Skippers and organisers to discover what it takes to take part - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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Perfect for younger visitors, this family-friendly area is packed with hands-on activities and creative challenges designed to inspire the next generation of sailors.
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Gunwharf Quays will host performances across the weekend to keep the atmosphere buzzing as the fleet prepares to depart.
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Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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