Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Coming to Oban again!
10th to 19th July, 2026The Clipper Race is renowned as one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet, welcoming adventurers from all walks of life to take on the exceptional challenge of racing across the world’s oceans on board a 70ft yacht. This unique event sees teams battle extreme conditions on their eleven-month circumnavigation.
The Clipper Race fleet will once again sail into Oban in the summer of 2026. And according to Host Port Partners, Argyll and Bute Council and Bid4Oban, an even bigger festival of culture is planned for the next realm of ocean racers.
Oban will form part of Leg 8: The Atlantic Homecoming, where Race Crew will take on a furious downwind battle from North America towards the Race Finish port of Portsmouth, UK. As one of the last stops on the global route and warm hospitality provided from the town’s locals, – it’s the perfect place for warm up celebrations!
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The train is the easiest and most scenic way to reach Oban. Trains run daily directly from Glasgow Queen Street Station.
West Coast Motors offers bus services throughout Oban and beyond, while Citylink provides service between Glasgow and Oban.
CalMac offer services to the islands of Kerrera, Lismore, Mull & Iona, Colonsay, Barra, Tiree & Coll.
Oban Airport is your gateway to the Isles – linking the mainland with the islands Coll, Colonsay, Islay and Tiree.