Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Welcome the Clipper 2013-14 Round the World Yacht Race back to London on Saturday, 12 July 2014 as international crews celebrate their momentous 40,000 miles circumnavigation with a triumphant victory parade up the River Thames to Tower Bridge.

After conquering the world’s biggest oceans across six continents in one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges, the twelve international teams, made up of 260 sailors, will return home as heroes of the seas.

Home team GREAT Britain will lead the world’s largest fleet of matched ocean racing yachts to the official Prizegiving ceremony.

Central London’s only marina, St Katharine Docks, will host the spectacular homecoming ceremony. A formal procession will take place between 10am to 3pm as the twelve 70-foot state-of-the-art racing yachts parade up the Thames to Tower Bridge while enjoying live music, drummers, dancers and international cuisine, all in the spirit of sailing.

Pick your spot early and cheer home the heroic race teams as they parade up the River Thames:

QE2 Bridge at Dartford -10.19
Thames Barrier – 11.48
O2 Arena – 12.01
Greenwich – 12.12
Canary Wharf Pier – 12.30
St Katharine Docks – 12.45
A formal prizegiving ceremony at St Katharine Docks – 13.30 – 1500.