Summer Sailstice - Clipper Cup Fleet Tours

About the Clipper Cup Round the World Race

The Clipper Cup Race attracts people from diverse walks of life who train to become ocean racing sailors. This unique, epic event sees eleven teams battle extreme conditions as they race more than 40,000 nautical miles in a true test of fortitude and courage. The Clipper Cup Round the World Race web page can be found by clicking here.

YouTube – NOTE!! Sound Starts on Landing - https://www.youtube.com/ClipperRTW

"Humankind has always looked to explore and push its boundaries. We are restless. We are curious. It is this that has led the Clipper Race to help thousands of people step out from their comfort zone and train to become ocean crossing sailors. For 25 years, Race Crew, from all walks of life, have had the same purpose: saying yes to discovering personal frontiers and achieving something extraordinary. The ocean is their race track. Video is narrated by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to perform a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe."

About "Summer Sailstice"

Summer Sailstice was founded in February 2001 by John Arndt, as the global, annual celebration of sailing held on the weekend nearest the summer solstice.

The annual Summer Sailstice sailing event is free to all participants and has grown from 200 boats signed up in 2001 to almost 5,000 boats today. Since many sailors join in the fun on many different boats, the actual number of Summer Sailstice sailors participating is estimated at almost 19,000 annually.

Vision: Unite sailors worldwide to celebrate and share their passion for sailing.

Mission: ‘Host a spectacular weekend uniting and bonding a critical mass of sailors worldwide in a common, publicly visible, inspiring event to demonstrate and celebrate sailing resulting in a significant, positive impact on participation.’  And, like sailing, have fun doing it!  

Clipper Cup Fleet Dockside/Deck Tours!

In partnership with the Clipper Cup management team, we have secured three sessions to for DC Sail members, staff, and youth sailors to visit with the Skipper/Crew team(s) and explore the fleet. Each Session is limited to a maximum of 25 attendees. 

When: Saturday, June 22, 2024 

Where: The Wharf Docks. We will confirm exact location once the fleet has arrived. At present, it is understood the fleet will be positioned near the Transit Pier adjacent to Cantina Bambina.

Registration: Please click on the link in the red box below and proceed to registration. When registering, you'll have the option for one of the following tour times:

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Individual registrations only due to event/day part restrictions with a maximum of 25 attendees per tour.

Once the spaces are filled, there will be a waitlist option.