Clipper Race Start

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Soak up the atmosphere and share the exhilarating adventure of ocean racing as the Clipper Round the World Race departs from Portsmouth this summer. There will be yacht tours, live entertainment, crew talks, family fun (with giveaways), on-the-water viewing, and the grand Race Start departure.

More details to follow.

Gunwharf Quays

Gunwharf Quays has partnered with the Clipper Race, becoming its home port for the start and finish.

To create a send-off to remember, local sailing clubs, organisations and boat owners are 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 on 31 August.

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 - most with a view of the sea. Elsewhere, 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.