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Once moored, there will be a chance to explore icescapes closer to shore and guides will lead day-expeditions ashore amongst some of the most imposing yet beautiful landscapes shaped by the forces of nature.

Clipper Events, sister company to Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has re-invented its offering focusing on three new pillars; Experiential Sailing, Bespoke Events and an exhilarating Iconic Races big-boat racing programme, including a new sailing race, the Knox-Johnston Cup.

Says Laura Ayres, Clipper Ventures Head of Events and Partnerships: “This is a fresh start for Clipper Events, with a clear focus on experiences that draw on our heritage and expertise.

“In response to a post-pandemic desire for adventure, outdoor experiences and the corporate world’s need to reconnect with colleagues and clients, we have relaunched our Clipper Events program,” she said.

“Taking part in big-boat racing, we’ll be offering competitive sailing action, giving access to iconic races, on board our own yachts. And with a 25-year history of introducing people to sailing for the first time, our experiential events, far removed from the workplace, will re-engage employees, bolster confidence, identify potential and develop leadership.

The new Iconic Races program enables teams and individuals to compete in world-renowned offshore races, lining up against some of the leading names in sailing, on board the purpose-built racing fleets of 68 and 70-foot yachts.

In addition to a jam-packed schedule of Round The Island Race 2022, Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland 2022 and RORC Fastnet 2023, the Iconic Races calendar will also include the Knox-Johnston Cup. The event, named in honour of Clipper Race Founder, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, will see teams race around the Isle of Wight with the added tactical racing features of the Clipper Race.

Clipper Events’ new Experiential Sailing program focuses on reinvigorating professional leadership and development days, allowing guests to explore boundaries, take measured risks and develop team building whilst cementing relationships and forging new connections.

Under the guidance of a highly experienced professional skipper and first mate, the objective led programs cater for teams of up to twelve per yacht to enjoy memorable corporate days like no other.

Bespoke Events open up the exhilaration of sailing on board an ocean racing yacht – for a day, a weekend, in a regatta, or private event.

From industry regattas, educational, environmental or social programs to TV filming and private charters, the experienced Clipper Events team is on hand to build a responsive, tailored solution.

Clipper Ventures is the organiser of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. It’s 2019-20 edition was suspended in 2020 due Covid-19 but will be restarting from Subic Bay, Philippines in March 2022.

Another new feature on the Clipper Events race calendar for September 2022 is the Knox-Johnston Cup. Named in honour of the founder, this flagship event will see Clipper yachts race around the Isle of Wight with the tactical racing features of the Clipper Race. The event will be divided into legs, feature a scoring gate, timed sprints and the double points joker card.

It’s not just line honours you are racing for, but the extra points that can affect the overall podium.

Open to businesses, organisations and teams of friends/alumni. This is a social but highly competitive race, with time for training, networking and of course a few sundowners.

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