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Billion Oyster Project’s oyster cages collectively form oyster reefs in New York City. Photo credit: Harry KH / 11th Hour Racing

STORIES OF OCEAN RESTORATION

Discover the latest news about 11th Hour Racing and how we work with global sports, sustainability, and nonprofit leaders to create a more sustainable world that benefits our ocean.

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Press Releases

11th Hour Racing Sponsors Sport Positive Summit 2024 to Drive Sustainability Across Global Sports

Empowering athletes and organizations to lead environmental action beyond the arena 11th Hour Racing announced today its sponsorship of Sport…

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11th Hour Racing and Amica Newport Marathon announced today a new sponsorship, with 11th Hour Racing joining as the official Sustainability Sponsor for the 15th annual event, produced by Gray Matter Marketing.

11th Hour Racing Becomes Sustainability Sponsor for the 15th Annual Amica Newport Marathon

Efforts to reduce and divert waste at local events can ease pressure on Rhode Island's landfills 11th Hour Racing and…

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11th Hour Racing Becomes Official Sustainability Sponsor for the International Tennis Hall of Fame

11th Hour Racing and International Tennis Hall of Fame Renew Year-Round Sustainability Sponsorship

11th Hour Racing returns as the Official Sustainability Sponsor for the ITHF and July’s Infosys Hall of Fame Open The…

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(boats sailing) 11th Hour Racing announced today it will join forces with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) to drive sustainable innovation and support opportunities for female sailors within competitive sailing. Image credit: © Marin Le Roux / polaRYSE / IMOCA

11th Hour Racing Sponsors IMOCA to Further Advance its Commitment to Sustainability and Diversity in Offshore Racing

Navigating sustainable innovation and equity in competitive sailing 11th Hour Racing announced today it will join forces with the International…

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UpWind by MerConcept announces squad of seven female athletes for inaugural season of Ocean Fifty Racing. © Qaptur | MerConcept

UpWind by MerConcept announces squad of seven female athletes for inaugural season of Ocean Fifty Racing

After four days of physical and mental tests, individual interviews, and on-water racing, seven female athletes have been selected to…

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Francesca Clapcich has been named the inaugural skipper of UpWind by MerConcept, and she will serve as a spokesperson and mentor for the participating sailors. Photo credit: Guillaume Gatefait

11th Hour Racing Becomes Founding Sponsor of UpWind by MerConcept

Supporting a more inclusive and diverse offshore sailing community 11th Hour Racing announced today the new sponsorship of UpWind by…

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11th Hour Racing to Power Italian Professional Sailor Francesca Clapcich

On the heels of The Ocean Race win by its sponsored team, 11th Hour Racing is expanding its work beyond…

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11th Hour Racing Provides Support to Nonprofit Organizations in Coastal Communities

Initiatives advance equitable youth education opportunities, composting, and ecosystem restoration 11th Hour Racing announced its support of nine new U.S.…

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11th Hour Racing Renews Grants with 25 Nonprofit Organizations #fortheocean

Reinforcing its mission to support local programs that model best practices of sustainability, restore coastal ecosystems, and advance ocean stewardship,…

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Sponsorship Stories

(boats sailing) 11th Hour Racing announced today it will join forces with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) to drive sustainable innovation and support opportunities for female sailors within competitive sailing. Image credit: © Marin Le Roux / polaRYSE / IMOCA

11th Hour Racing Sponsors IMOCA to Further Advance its Commitment to Sustainability and Diversity in Offshore Racing

Navigating sustainable innovation and equity in competitive sailing 11th Hour Racing announced today it will join forces with the International…

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UpWind by MerConcept announces squad of seven female athletes for inaugural season of Ocean Fifty Racing. © Qaptur | MerConcept

UpWind by MerConcept announces squad of seven female athletes for inaugural season of Ocean Fifty Racing

After four days of physical and mental tests, individual interviews, and on-water racing, seven female athletes have been selected to…

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The Hypocrite, new film by POW Alliance Athlete Amie Engerbretson. Credit: J. Engerbretson

Watch Protect Our Winters and Teton Gravity Research’s latest film: “The Hypocrite”

In 2023, 11th Hour Racing began a partnership with Protect Our Winters (POW) to create a stronger narrative around the…

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Francesca Clapcich has been named the inaugural skipper of UpWind by MerConcept, and she will serve as a spokesperson and mentor for the participating sailors. Photo credit: Guillaume Gatefait

11th Hour Racing Becomes Founding Sponsor of UpWind by MerConcept

Supporting a more inclusive and diverse offshore sailing community 11th Hour Racing announced today the new sponsorship of UpWind by…

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11th Hour Racing to Power Italian Professional Sailor Francesca Clapcich

On the heels of The Ocean Race win by its sponsored team, 11th Hour Racing is expanding its work beyond…

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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

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

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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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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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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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Ambassador Stories

In Focus: Cory Silken and the Storytelling Power of Marine Photography

Get inspired by Cory Silken, a photographer and 11th Hour Racing ambassador dedicated to telling incredible stories from the ocean.

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Meet Danni Washington: The Science Communicator on a Mission To Inspire Future Changemakers

Welcome to the world of Danni Washington, an 11th Hour Racing ambassador and science communicator with an inspirational story to…

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A Day Off-Grid With Meg O’Hara: Artist, Conservationist, and 11th Hour Racing Ambassador

11th Hour Racing ambassador Meg O'Hara is an artist and environmentalist whose work not only inspires, but educates people globally…

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11th Hour Racing Announces Four New Ambassadors for World Ocean Month!

We are thrilled to announce the addition of four new 11th Hour Racing Ambassadors! With the addition of these four…

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Believing in magic with real-life mermaid and 11th Hour Racing ambassador Zandile Ndhlovu

“Breathe in, and slowly release… again, and hold it.” In a dark auditorium in Newport, Rhode Island, a soft, calm…

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Meet Brock Callen, an 11th Hour Racing ambassador born into a family of ocean enthusiasts

Growing up on the small, picturesque island of Martha’s Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts, U.S., Brock Callen discovered his…

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Liz Clark surfing a wave in one of her favorite places, the ocean. Photo credit: Tahui Tufaimea

A Love Letter to the Ocean by 11th Hour Racing Ambassador Liz Clark

Liz Clark is an 11th Hour Racing ambassador whose passion and natural ability to mobilize those around her as a…

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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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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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Grantee Stories

Watch the 'Operation Restoration' Trailer: New Video Series on Ecosystem Restoration

Introducing Operation Restoration, a new five-part film series that highlights five of our remarkable ecosystem restoration grantees.

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4th grade sailing program at Sail Newport, Rhode Island

From boat hoists to transformative school programs - celebrating 11 years of 11th Hour Racing’s partnership with Sail Newport

11th Hour Racing’s impressive portfolio of grants offered to projects that improve ocean health currently stands at 266, a continually…

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Fábio Nascimento/The Outlaw Ocean Project, 2017.

Beyond Imagination: Truth telling on behalf of the ocean with Ian Urbina

Uncovering the hidden and defining the undefined - how journalist Ian Urbina is changing the world one story at a…

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11th Hour Racing’s Grant Program - the Global Jigsaw of a Thousand Heartfelt Pieces

Since 2010, 11th Hour Racing has had a simple yet global-reaching goal: to create collaborative, systemic change to better the…

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11th Hour Racing Provides Support to Nonprofit Organizations in Coastal Communities

Initiatives advance equitable youth education opportunities, composting, and ecosystem restoration 11th Hour Racing announced its support of nine new U.S.…

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11th Hour Racing Renews Grants with 25 Nonprofit Organizations #fortheocean

Reinforcing its mission to support local programs that model best practices of sustainability, restore coastal ecosystems, and advance ocean stewardship,…

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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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Imagine H2O is proud to announce that Aclarity is the 2022 Urban Water Challenge Award Winner, supported by Oceankind and 11th Hour Racing’s grant program, funded by The Schmidt Family Foundation.

Imagine H2O Announces Aclarity as the Winner Of The 2022 Urban Water Challenge

PFAS destruction technology wins pilot funding challenge For the fourth annual Urban Water Challenge, 211 startups from 37 countries applied,…

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Polynesian Voyaging Society Sets Off on a Four Year Pacific Voyage #fortheocean

The Hōkūleʻa Crew has arrived in Juneau, Alaska, for the Global Launch of Moananuiākea Voyage, a ceremony to bless and…

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