Clipper Race Fleet Week

The Race

The Clipper 2025-26 Round the World Yacht Race began August 31, 2025 in Portsmouth, U.K. Since then, the fleet of ten 70-foot racing Clipper Race yachts has circumnavigated the globe and is racing toward The Wharf for its stop in Washington, DC.

The Celebration

Events DC presents Clipper Race Fleet Week at The Wharf, the ultimate celebration of adventure and sail. Tour a Clipper 70 yacht, immerse yourself in maritime culture, enjoy live music and engage in activities for the whole family!
 

The Crew

Events DC proudly sponsors the Washington, DC team captained by Ella Hebron and assisted by first mate Faith Nordbruch.
 

"You will never conquer or master the ocean but you can endure it. Mother Nature is an unforgiving mistress, always with one last trick up her sleeve for you when you least expect it." 

-Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Founder, Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

“Washington, DC is proud to host the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in 2026. In 2024, we brought the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to the nation's capital for the very first time and set a record for the most tours at any stopover in the history of the race. We look forward to showcasing the very best of the District and making even more history when Team Washington, DC and the rest of the fleet return to our nation’s capital.”   

-Angie M. Gates, President and CEO, Events DC 

“I’m absolutely delighted that our boat sponsor this year is Events DC! I had the privilege of being First Mate on the Washington, DC boat last race, and the partner was fantastic. As skipper this time around, I’m incredibly proud to be continuing our partnership and championing Washington, DC once again. As a team, we can’t wait to represent them on this extraordinary adventure around the world. We’re determined to do them proud.” 

- Ella Hebron, Skipper, Washington, DC team