Get Involved with Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2026
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 in 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 with the warm hospitality provided by the town’s locals, it’s the perfect place for warm-up celebrations!
The Clipper Race In Action
Get Involved! Get In Touch!
For Sponsorship Opportunites, email Phil Prentice >
For Crew Hosting & Offers, email Cathy Craig >
For Media & PR Opportunities, email Kirsty Innes >
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Clipper Race 2026 Sponsors
Thank you for supporting this amazing event in Oban
