Serve as port host, partner in Clipper 2027-28 Round The world Yacht Race

St. Thomas has been named both a host port and a team partner for the Clipper 2027-28 Round the World Yacht Race, a milestone for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ maritime profile. According to a statement from the V.I. Tourism Department, it will be the first time the territory appears on the global route of the well-known endurance sailing event. The announcement positions St. Thomas to play an active role in the race’s stopovers while also supporting a competing team, as part of Clipper’s multi-leg circumnavigation plans for 2027-28. The update highlights growing international attention on the region as a yachting destination.