Author: 11th Hour Racing

IMOCA and 11th Hour Racing to continue their successful partnership in 2025, Advancing Sustainability and Leadership Initiatives

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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

MarineShift360 Unveils First Impact Accelerator Cohort

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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

We are Hiring! Communications Projects Coordinator

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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

Élodie-Jane Mettraux joins as Co-Skipper: Strengthening the Upwind by MerConcept Leadership Team

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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

11th Hour Racing Expands Title Sponsorship of Francesca Clapcich to Advance Opportunity and Climate Justice in Sailing

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11th Hour Racing has expanded its partnership with professional sailor Francesca Clapcich (ITA/USA), strengthening its title sponsorship as she embarks on a groundbreaking campaign. Her bold goal: to become the first woman from either the United States or Italy to compete in the 2028 Vendée Globe—the legendary solo, non-stop, unassisted around-the-world sailboat race. If she … Continued