Clipper Race Start

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Enjoy the atmosphere and an opportunity to share the exhilerating adventure of ocean racing as the Clipper Round the World Race departs from Portsmouth. There will be yacht tours, live entertainment, crew talks, family fun (with prizes), merchandise, the Race Start Departure Ceremony, on-the-water viewing, and so much more besides.​​​​​​

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Gunwharf Quays

Gunwharf Quays has partnered with the Clipper Race, becoming its Race Start and Finish Host Port, with civic support from Portsmouth City Council.

To create a send-off to remember, local sailing clubs, organisations and boat owners invited to join the bon voyage flotilla out on the Solent to wave off the hundreds of sailors embarking on the first leg of the circumnavigation. Tickets for spectator boats will be available to buy in advance of the event, offering a chance to get out on the water and up close to the action, when the race starts mid-afternoon on 3 September.

Gunwharf Quays is home to brilliant waterside shopping, eating and drinking, with a range of eateries from classic British pubs to worldwide cuisine to enjoy with a view of the sea. What’s more, visitors can explore Portsmouth’s maritime history through the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and take in incredible views across the city and Solent from the top of the famous Spinnaker Tower whilst exploring everything this iconic British city has to offer.