Clipper 2025-26 Race | Stage 3 - Clipper Round The World Race

Punta del Este, Uruguay - Cape Town, South Africa

Stage 3: The Musto South Atlantic Challenge

Key features: Roaring Forties, remote ocean racing

Stage 3: The Musto South Atlantic Challenge sees Race Crew take on the 3,550nm stretch of ocean from Punta del Este, Uruguay to Cape Town, South Africa in a test of endurance and teamwork. After departing South America, teams quickly find themselves in the vast expanse of the South Atlantic, navigating powerful low-pressure systems and the strong westerlies that define this area of ocean. Expect exhilarating downwind sailing, relentless waves, and cold, fast conditions as yachts surf towards Africa. With few chances for respite and limited tactical options, this leg rewards strategy and resilience before crews are greeted by the iconic sight of Table Mountain on arrival in Cape Town.

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Race Update

Update regarding Washington, DC racing status

An update from Race Director Dale Smyth regarding Team Washington, DC: Whilst racing, Washington, DC has hit an object which has restricted its ability to steer due to damage caused to its rudder. Fortunately our yachts are equipped with twin rudders and so the team is still able to control the yacht safely with one rudder fully operational. However, to do this they need to keep the wind behind them and unfortunately they will need to use their engine to ensure they can keep the High Pressure ridge to their port side and approach Cape Town downwind. The team has accepted 10th position and will be making a safe approach to Cape Town using the motor to assist where needed. Washington, DC has sailed a fantastic race so far and this is unfortunate for them but safety comes first which they fully accept.

29.10.25 Team Scotland Race Report

28.10.25 Team GOSH Race Report

28.10.25 Team Tongyeong Race Report

OBR UPDATE 📸

BOATFEED | 28.10.25

28.10.25 Team Washington, DC Race Report

27.10.25 Team UNICEF Race Report

27.10.25 Team GOSH Race Report

27.10.25 Team Warrant Race Report

27.10.25 Team Power of Seattle Sports Race Report

26.10.26 Team London Business School Race Report

Views from the crews

Team GOSH Crew Report | 26.10.25

26.10.25 Team YCPE Race Report

26.10.25 Team Power of Seattle Sports Race Report

Stage 3 | Scoring Gate

The results are in...

The Scoring Gate results are in…

In reverse order, scooping the extra points up for grabs on this stage is...

3rd | UNICEF (one point)

2nd | Scotland (two points)

1st | Power of Seattle Sports (three points)

Congratulations to all teams!

25.10.25 Team Scotland Race Report

24.10.25 Team GOSH Race Report

“That’s the thing with ocean racing, you make a play and then you have to wait another three days to figure if it’s worked out”

As Team GOSH emerge from Stealth Mode this evening, did they succeed in what they hoped to achieve?

Filmed pre-Stealth Mode by Skipper Oli Irvine and multi-legger Race Crew, Craig Head.

OBR Update 📸

BOATFEED | 24.10.25

It’s been a big few days on board Team Tongyeong. Capturing the moments that mean the most 🥹

OBR Update 📸

Back home at sea

OBR James Chapman reports from Team Tongyeong: "Life on board is flowing, atmosphere has been pumping and it’s great to be back home at sea. The South Atlantic has thrown a mixed bag of conditions at us already but we’re here for it!

"After a hard, long stint on sail repair in Punta, an emotional day was had yesterday as the Spinnaker was hoisted for the first time and all the hard work paid off. Hugs, tea and ginger nut biscuits all round!"

23.10.25 Team UNICEF Race Report

23.10.25 Team GOSH Race Report

23.10.25 Team Warrant Race Report

23.10.25 Team Qingdao Race Report

23.10.25 Team Washington, DC Race Report

Views from the crews

Team Scotland Crew Report | 22.10.25

Jon Braidley, circumnavigator on board Team Scotland explains why the deployment of drifter buoys is so helpful for supporting ocean health reasearch.

OBR Update 📸

BOATFEED | 21.10.25

OBR James Chapman is back on board, this time peeking behind the curtain at life with Team Tongyeong. It’s windy, it’s splashy and it’s full of smiles. Hear the latest...