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, Ocean Literacy

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

Let’s make food waste a thing of the past #fortheocean

This Thanksgiving, Americans will throw away roughly 305 million pounds of food - the equivalent of approximately 1,525 blue whales!…

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“Everything connects to climate” - meet Jamie Haines, 11th Hour Racing’s inspirational Ambassador

11th Hour Racing Ambassador Jamie Haines is on a lifelong mission to positively contribute to climate and carbon reduction goals…

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The eighth edition of La Copa will hoist its sails on January 13-14, 2024, in the heart of the French sailing valley in Larmor Plage, with 32 skippers competing in a series of tournaments on MiniJ class boats. Credit: Thomas Normand

La Copa set to unfurl its sails in Larmor Plage, France, in January 2024

[one_half] The eighth edition of La Copa will hoist its sails again on January 13-14, 2024, in the heart of…

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The Story Behind 11th Hour Racing Team’s Vibrant Branding with Van Orton Design

The Art of Branding: 11th Hour Racing Team's Vibrant Identity by Van Orton Design

Art that sailed 32,000 nautical miles around the world When art meets performance, the result can be spectacular. The creative…

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How 11th Hour Racing Supports the Power of Ocean Literacy

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the ocean's surface? Imagine a future where knowing about the ocean is considered…

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Racing with Purpose: 11th Hour Racing and The Ocean Race make a global impact for the ocean Credit: Sailing Energy / The Ocean Race

Racing with Purpose: 11th Hour Racing and The Ocean Race make a global impact for the ocean

The ocean, a vast expanse of blue that covers more than two-thirds of our planet, has long been a source…

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11th Hour Racing has entered into two South by Southwest (SXSW) panels for Shaped by Water and The Oceanview Effect. Please cast your vote by August 20 for both panels to be included in the official selection for SXSW 2024.

Vote for Shaped by Water and The Oceanview Effect Panels at SXSW!

11th Hour Racing has entered into two South by Southwest (SXSW) panels for Shaped by Water and The Oceanview Effect. …

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Sailing’s best to be celebrated at 2023 World Sailing Awards in Málaga

The 2023 World Sailing Awards will be held in Málaga at a gala event on Spain’s Costa del Sol on…

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11th Hour Racing's 2022 Highlights

In 2022, 11th Hour Racing’s work was centered in our home state of Rhode Island. From compost to music festivals…

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