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Clipper Race Regatta arrives to Puerto Sherry : Spain Welcomes the World’s Toughest Ocean Race
The Clipper Race, the world’s largest and most challenging ocean race, is making its debut in Spain with a unique stopover in El Puerto de Santa María. From September 9th to 11th, the participating boats in this prestigious round-the-world regatta will arrive at Puerto Sherry, marking Spain’s only stopover in this grueling and inclusive global sailing event.
After departing from the port of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom on September 3rd, the fleet is currently sailing approximately 1,200 nautical miles south towards Spain, where they will make their first stop in Puerto Sherry. This is a new destination in the Clipper Race circuit, and it serves as a gateway to their transatlantic journey to Punta del Este, Uruguay. Puerto Sherry will become the epicenter of the global sailing community and host a sporting event with significant social, tourism, and economic impact on the city and province.
The week-long stopover in Puerto Sherry is a unique opportunity for visitors to discover the beauty, culture, and hospitality of the region. In collaboration with the Tourism Department of El Puerto de Santa María, Puerto Sherry has organized various guided tours of the city’s tourist attractions and surrounding areas. Additionally, there will be open house days to explore the race boats and participate in various tourism and environmental activities, allowing residents to experience this unprecedented event firsthand.
Experience during your spare time:
For tourists looking to make the most of their visit to Puerto Sherry during the Clipper Race stopover, Alsherry Experiences has you covered. Alsherry Experiences offers a range of exciting activities and tours that will allow you to immerse yourself in the local culture, culinary, and natural beauty of the region.
Plans during the week:
To explore and book these fantastic experiences, simply visit Alsherry Experiences‘ website. From guided walking tours through the charming streets of El Puerto de Santa María to, local tapas , wine tastings at local wineries and thrilling water sports adventures, there’s something for every type of traveler.
The Clipper Race is a unique event with more than 700 participants ranging in age from 18 to 71, representing 55 nationalities and diverse professional backgrounds. The fleet consists of 70-foot ocean racing yachts, and over the next eleven months, the teams will face some of the harshest and most varied conditions as they sail to some of the world’s most remote and inhospitable places. Each of the eleven participating boats is crewed by a professional skipper, a first mate, and amateur crew members who will together cover 40,000 nautical miles, visiting six continents in eight stages.
Spain has nine participants in the regatta, including Fausto Preito from Asturias. He traded a 25-year career in humanitarian work for 11 months of sailing around the world aboard the UNICEF team. Before departing, he shared his excitement, saying, “It’s a mix of emotions. I’m thrilled, but before embarking, I wasn’t a sailor, so I have some fears, but I’m looking forward to setting sail and testing myself in the toughest conditions.”
About the Clipper Race:
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race was founded in 1996 by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to circumnavigate the world solo and non-stop in 1968-69. It is the only event of its kind that trains people from all walks of life to become ocean racers, many of whom have no prior sailing experience before enrolling in the four intensive levels of pre-race training. Led by professional skippers and first mates, crew members can complete the eleven-month circumnavigation or participate in one or more stages.
This edition is divided into eight stages and 14 individual races, with the following route:
Stage 1: Portsmouth, UK – Puerto Sherry, Andalucía, Spain – Punta Del Este, Uruguay
Stage 2: Punta del Este, Uruguay – Cape Town, South Africa
Stage 3: Cape Town, South Africa – Fremantle, Australia
Stage 4: Fremantle, Australia – Newcastle, Australia – Airlie Beach, Australia
Stage 5: Airlie Beach, Australia – Ha Long Bay, Vietnam – Zhuhai, China
Stage 6: Zhuhai, China – Qingdao, China – Seattle, USA
Stage 7: Seattle, USA – Panama Canal, Washington, DC, USA
Stage 8: Washington, DC, USA – Oban, Scotland – Portsmouth, UK
To follow the teams throughout the race, visit @clipperrace on social media or www.clipperroundtheworld.com. The Clipper Race is an extraordinary adventure that showcases the power of determination, teamwork, and the enduring spirit of sailors from around the world. Puerto Sherry’s role as a host port in this iconic race is sure to leave a lasting impression on both participants and spectators, further establishing its reputation on the global sailing stage. Don’t miss the chance to witness this thrilling maritime event in the picturesque setting of Puerto Sherry!
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