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FAQs About The Ocean Race
What are the host cities for The Ocean Race in 2027?
Host cities include:
- Alicante, Spain
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Itajai, Brazil
- St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida, USA
- Cascais, Portugal
- Red Sea, AMAALA
- Additional stopovers will be added
St. Pete-Clearwater will be the fourth stop in the race. From St. Peterburg, the fleet will depart for Cascais, Portugal, a journey of 4,500 nautical miles.
How can I experience The Ocean Race in St. Petersburg?
The St. Pete-Clearwater stopover will be based at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, which is located at 11 Central Ave., in downtown St. Petersburg on the Tampa Bay waterfront. The 60-foot foiling sailboats of the IMOCA fleet will be berthed here, in partnership with the yacht club and the University of South Florida (USF).
During the St. Pete-Clearwater stopover, the waterfront will host an interactive Ocean Live Park (race village) open to the public. Visitors will be able to experience The Ocean Race through a series of free public events, including:
- Exhibits about sailing and the world's oceans
- "Dock walks" and team boat viewings
- Ocean science programming
- Sustainability and ocean conservation showcases
Not sure where to stay or what else to do while in St. Pete-Clearwater? Keep scrolling to see our Quick Guide below.
When should I start planning my trip to St. Pete-Clearwater for The Ocean Race?
While the race is in May 2027, the international appeal of this sailing event means it will be an exciting and busy time in St. Pete-Clearwater. Start early by deciding if you'd like to stay in the thick of the action in downtown St. Petersburg, or book a hotel in St. Pete Beach or another of our beachfront communities, then drive or take the SunRunner the short distance to the bayfront.
When did The Ocean Race first take place?
The first Ocean Race was in 1973, and the iconic event has captured the imagination and desires of sailors around the world ever since. The 2027 event will be the 15th edition of The Ocean Race.
Has Florida hosted The Ocean Race before?
Fort Lauderdale and Miami have previously been stopovers for The Ocean Race, hosting the event five times. This is the first time The Ocean Race will come to the Gulf Coast of Florida, in St. Pete-Clearwater.
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