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.

Our Story

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.

Our People

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.

Grant Giving

Our Work

We harness the power of sport and philanthropy with an innovative and comprehensive approach through three primary programs.

Developing sustainability leadership

11th Hour Racing Team

Funding innovative projects in coastal restoration and ocean health

Grant Giving

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

About our Ambassadors

Our Reach

Meet the communities we work with around the world

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California, spent a decade sailing over 20,000 nautical miles on board her sailboat, Swell, exploring remote surf, learning from different cultures, living sustainably, and raising awareness about environmental issues. Photo credit: Jianca Lazarus

11th Hour Racing Announces New Ambassador, Captain Liz Clark

Sailor and ocean advocate working on environmental protection and youth empowerment 11th Hour Racing announced today its new ambassador, Liz…

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The One Blue Voice Immersive Experience, presented by 11th Hour Racing

The One Blue Voice Immersive Experience, presented by 11th Hour Racing at The Ocean Race, takes visitors on a journey…

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As an ocean conservationist, and diversity and inclusion specialist, Zandile Ndhlovu is helping Black people find comfort in the world beneath the water’s surface. Photo credit: Sacha Specker/ 11th Hour Racing

11th Hour Racing Announces New Ambassador, Zandile Ndhlovu

South Africa's first Black African freediving instructor works to diversify representation in ocean-facing careers 11th Hour Racing announced today its…

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Ocean Hour Film

From the darkest depths of the sea to the highest mountains and everything in between, the ocean breathes life and…

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Since 2018, 11th Hour Racing has supported Imagine H2O’s Urban Water Challenge as a founding partner of the global innovation competition that invests in scalable water solutions for urban areas.

Imagine H2O’s Urban Water Challenge Shortlists Five Water Tech Startups to Support Scaling their Innovations in Global Cities

Since 2018, 11th Hour Racing has supported Imagine H2O’s Urban Water Challenge as a founding partner of the global innovation…

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The UN Secretary-General, Prime Ministers, athletes and ocean advocates call for urgent action to protect the ocean

The Ocean Race Summit Mindelo, gathered over 300 ocean advocates in Cabo Verde yesterday, including United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres;…

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11th Hour Racing Team Sets Off on The Ocean Race 2022-23 Header image credit: Carlo Borlenghi / The Ocean Race

11th Hour Racing Team Sets Off on The Ocean Race 2022-23

11th Hour Racing Team has crossed the start line in Alicante, Spain, of the world’s longest and toughest sporting event…

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11th Hour Racing Team Drone Photo

The Oceanview Effect: Connecting Space and the ocean

The phenomenon astronauts experience when they look down on planet Earth from space is known as The Overview Effect. Coined…

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10 ways we are working #fortheocean with The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race starts on January 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST/ 16:00 CET, and we can’t wait for all…

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