An international fleet of Moth sailors went to Bermuda to compete December 7-11 for a $10,000 prize purse, including $5,000 for the winner, at the Amlin International Moth Regatta. The Moth US Class, sponsored by 11th Hour Racing, was well represented, and they did an outstanding job with their sustainable sailing practices and community outreach. Below is the wrap-up report … Continued
It all started with the humble water bottle… Eliminating single use water bottles was one of the very first practices implemented by 11th Hour Racing – here Sailing World shares some of 11th Hour Racing’s tips on how to create your own system. STARTING LINE – TECHNOLOGY, BY LISA GABRIELSON In the interest of sustainability … Continued
11th Hour Racing Ambassador Dave Rearick spent the summer sailing on the Great Lakes, and encouraging his fellow sailors to embrace more sustainable practices. Here is a great letter that he sent with a recap of the summer’s adventures. Friends, Sailors and Stewards of our natural, water world, As an ambassador for 11th Hour Racing, … Continued
The 2015 Total Domination IPA Moth U.S. Championship, August 14-16 on the Columbia River Gorge Oregon, was a success on all fronts. Congratulations to Total Domination IPA Moth US National Champion Anthony Kotoun! The Gorge provided for amazing sailing conditions with a full range of breeze over the course of the event, from nuclear to … Continued
As a key element of the 52 SUPER SERIES drive towards greater environmental responsibility and looking after the oceans the organization team and many of the TP52 sailing teams are eliminating single-use plastic bottles of water. This initiative is undertaken in collaboration with 52 SUPER SERIES partners 11th Hour Racing. At the TP52 World Championships … Continued
11th Hour Racing had the pleasure of being a sponsor of the 2015 Vineyard Cup. The event integrated key sustainability efforts including compostable products (Straw Straws), sourcing local food, and educating participants on important ocean health issues such as marine debris. Be sure to watch the video and check out the write up below from the Vineyard … Continued
11th Hour Racing Ambassadors Jamie Haines and Stephanie Roble of Epic Racing conquered the bronze at the 2015 ISAF Women’s Match Racing World Championship in Middelfart Denmark. With Stephanie at the helm and Jamie trimming, Epic Racing finished up 3rd out of 16 teams, with some really competitive racing. Stephanie was quick to praise the work of her … Continued
11th Hour Racing is pleased to announce funding for programs or projects that improve the health of our waters and address the dynamic challenges facing the sailing and marine communities. 11th Hour Racing’s vision is for healthy, vibrant coastal communities that value and sustainably manage marine resources. 11th Hour Racing is requesting proposals in two … Continued
The Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover has been a huge success in terms of spectators, attractions, sustainability. 11th Hour Racing was a Port Sponsor for this Stopover, which became the perfect occasion for many 11th Hour Racing Ambassadors to meet, connect and brainstorm on sustainability and clean health topics. One of the educational highlights of the Stopover was … Continued
The Ocean Summit on Marine Debris at the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover sounded a call to arms in an effort to clean the oceans of plastic and other marine debris. The Ocean Summit was sponsored by the Volvo Group, the Embassy of Sweden, the U.S. State Department, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and … Continued