LONDON, Monday July 14, 2025 – The Magenta Project has today launched the 2×25 global survey, marking the start of the most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry. Building on the landmark 2019 Women in Sailing Strategic Review, where 59% of women reported personal discrimination and 80% … Continued
11th Hour Racing has renewed its partnership with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) for the 2025 season As IMOCA’s Official Sustainability Partner, 11th Hour Racing will help drive sustainable innovation in boat construction and maintenance, support diversity and inclusion initiatives, and advance female leadership roles within the Class. The renewal of the partnership … Continued
RNLI, Secfuel, and BAR Technologies to spearhead sustainable innovation in the marine industry. MarineShift360 has unveiled the first cohort of its Impact Accelerator Programme, selecting three pioneering organisations to advance sustainability across the marine industry. Following a competitive selection process, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI, United Kingdom and Ireland), Secfuel (Sweden), and BAR Technologies … Continued
Inspired by the dynamics of sailboat racing and the urgency for climate action, 11th Hour Racing is committed to the health and resilience of ocean systems. Supporting innovative, sustainable solutions in the maritime industry and beyond through sport, storytelling and grant-making, 11th Hour Racing works to build healthy planetary systems and strong communities. 11th Hour … Continued
UpWind by MerConcept is proud to welcome Elodie-Jane Mettraux as co-skipper alongside Anne-Claire Le Berre for the 2025 season of UpWind. Created in 2024 by MerConcept with the support of Founding Sponsor 11th Hour Racing, UpWind is an ambitious initiative that promotes diversity, inclusion, and sustainable excellence in offshore sailing. This new leadership pairing reinforces … Continued
Aquidneck Island needs more bike racks! People on bikes need places to secure their bikes, and street signs and light posts don’t count. So say the folks at Bike Newport as they announce the purchase of 18 new bike racks, thanks to the support of 11th Hour Racing. Aquidneck Island businesses, and other destinations are … Continued
UpWind by MerConcept is proud to announce Anne-Claire Le Berre as the new skipper for the 2025 season of Upwind, an initiative designed to promote diversity, inclusion, and sustainable excellence in offshore sailing created in 2024 by MerConcept with the support of Founding Sponsor 11th Hour Racing. This marks an exciting new chapter in the … Continued
Running event’s community commitment continues as 2025 editions draw near Rhode Races & Events is proud to announce 11th Hour Racing as its Official Sustainability Partner for the Newport and Providence Rhode Races. This collaborative partnership will seek to further advance our commitment to sustainability through amplified recycling and composting efforts, reducing single-use products, and … Continued
Diversity, Inclusion, and Inspiration: A New Era for Offshore Sailing Since its launch in early 2024, UpWind by MerConcept has continued its mission to transform offshore sailing into a more inclusive and inspiring space. With the support of 11th Hour Racing, this initiative has brought together, mentored, and empowered women and young sailing enthusiasts … Continued
It’s that time of the year again, the holiday season! A time full of family, gifts, and incredible food. But amidst the celebration, there’s an uncomfortable truth that often gets ignored. For our planet, the holiday season creates an estimated 25% increase in household waste – which equates to around one million extra tons every … Continued