Author: 11th Hour Racing

Grantee Spotlight: Upcycled Sails & the Mariposa DR Foundation

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Instead of disposing of old racing sails and kiteboard sails in the landfill, what if we could repurpose that material into something new? A new product that not only is useful but also supports a social good: improving the livelihoods of local women in the Dominican Republic by providing jobs and training, and using proceeds from sales to … Continued

newportFILM – A Plastic Ocean

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In our third collaboration, 11th Hour Racing and newportFILM teamed up to bring A Plastic Ocean to the coastal community of Newport RI, at a strategic time that brought much needed attention to Ban the Bag campaigns across Aquidneck Island. A Plastic Ocean, released in sparked awareness and expert panels lead conversations about the growing … Continued

55 SOUTH/11th Hour Racing Recognized in White House CALL TO ACTION

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NEWPORT, RI, (6 October 2016) – 55 South supported by 11th Hour Racing has been selected for recognition through the initiative “Tackling Climate Through Sport” promoted by White House. The White House invited athletes, organizations, schools, and teams to submit ideas and commitments on ways to act on climate through sports. 55 South responded with … Continued

Grantee Spotlight: US Sailing REACH

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What is Reach? Reach is a program started by US Sailing in 2012 to use sailing as an educational platform to teach science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The goal of this program is simple: get kids sailing to teach them about science and technology through hands-on learning, and spark their curiosity for a career path … Continued

11th Hour Racing Grantees at 2016 Our Ocean Conference

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The Our Oceans conference held in Washington D.C. on September 15 and 16th 2016 not only brings together organizations from around the globe to discuss pressing ocean issues, it also encourages participants to pledge action to create long-lasting impact. A number of 11th Hour Racing’s grantee participated in this global conference and further committed to … Continued

International Coastal Cleanup hits home for Ambassador Dave Rearick

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International Coastal Clean-up Day, organized by Ocean Conservancy, September 17, 2016 Cleanup sponsored by Dave Rearick, Ambassador of 11th Hour Racing Town of Dune Acres, IN: Southern Shores of Lake Michigan Hidden away on the Southern Shores of Lake Michigan, an hour’s drive from Chicago, are the Indiana Dunes, a National Lakeshore Park. This wonderful … Continued