Synopsis

This 5-part documentary captures the thrilling and deeply human 11-month journey of amateur sailors in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Battling the world’s major oceans, the series goes beyond the fierce competition and extraordinary seamanship to reveal the personal transformations that unfold at sea. Each episode takes viewers behind the scenes, uncovering the diverse backgrounds and motivations of the crew. Among them: a mother and daughter seeking healing after a family loss, a lawyer-turned-tattoo artist chasing a long-delayed dream, and a successful Asian professional searching for purpose beyond achievement. As the sailors face towering waves, brutal storms, and emotional highs and lows, they form bonds that can only be forged in the face of nature’s greatest challenges. More than a race, this is a powerful journey of courage, resilience, and the life-changing magic of the ocean.