THE CLOCK IS TICKING

From the oxygen we breathe to the food we eat to the stability of our climate, we only thrive when our ocean thrives. As the climate crisis intensifies, so does human impact on ocean health.

WE ENVISION A FUTURE

Where the ocean is healthy and thriving. That's why we work with sports, maritime and coastal communities to inspire solutions for the ocean.

THE JOURNEY FORWARD

Restoring our seas is an undertaking as large as the ocean itself. We find solutions with strong local stewardship and collective action around the world.

Our Work

We harness the power of sport and philanthropy with an innovative and comprehensive approach.

Developing sustainability leadership

Sail Newport, STEM, Newport, Rhode Island, Maaike Bernstrom, 11th Hour Racing

Funding innovative projects in coastal restoration and ocean health

Empowering ocean-loving athletes and creators to work on projects #fortheocean

Shaped by Water, zandile ndhlovu, freediving

From the darkest depths of the sea to the highest mountains and everything in between, the ocean breathes life and connects us all.

Our Reach

Featured Stories

Rhode Races start in Newport, R.I. Credit: Scott Mason Photography

Rhode Races announces 11th Hour Racing as the Official Sustainability Sponsor of the Newport and Providence Rhode Races

Running event’s community commitment continues as 2025 editions draw near Rhode Races & Events is proud to announce 11th Hour…

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Summer Internship Opportunity for 2025

11th Hour Racing establishes strategic partnerships within the sailing and maritime communities to promote collaborative, systemic change benefitting the health…

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11th Hour Racing Awards $4.4 Million in Grants to Support Ocean Health Initiatives

Grants fund local projects addressing ocean challenges and building scalable solutions 11th Hour Racing announced $4.4 million in grants awarded…

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11th Hour Racing Supports Initiatives Addressing Critical Ocean Challenges in 2024

Initiatives support ocean literacy, ecosystem restoration, and sustainability projects. In 2024, 11th Hour Racing funded 36 renewed grants, bringing the…

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2024 Year in Review for UpWind by MerConcept

Diversity, Inclusion, and Inspiration: A New Era for Offshore Sailing   Since its launch in early 2024, UpWind by MerConcept…

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Waste Less, Give More: How Reducing Food Waste Can Save the Holidays (and the Planet)

It’s that time of the year again, the holiday season! A time full of family, gifts, and incredible food. But…

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“It’s All About Momentum” - How The Massachusetts Oyster Project is Sustainably Enhancing Waterways

Watch new film Operation Restoration: Oyster now and discover how the Massachusetts Oyster Project is using oysters to revive marine…

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MarineShift360 Advances The Marine Industry’s Sustainable Future With Transformative New Initiatives

The MarineShift360 project is driving sustainable innovation with enhancements to its pioneering life-cycle assessment (LCA) tool and the introduction of…

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Sport as a Force for Good: Seacology’s Mission To Engage the Next Generation of Environment Champions

Discover how Seacology’s 'Play for the Mangroves' initiative is engaging youngsters in environmental conservation efforts in the Dominican Republic.

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