Author: Adele Huffine

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

11th Hour Racing Awards $4.4 Million in Grants to Support Ocean Health Initiatives

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Grants fund local projects addressing ocean challenges and building scalable solutions 11th Hour Racing announced $4.4 million in grants awarded to organizations addressing urgent ocean challenges and the opening of its 2025 grant application. The funding supports 11 new grantees and 36 renewed grants, with a strong focus in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, alongside projects … Continued

11th Hour Racing Supports Initiatives Addressing Critical Ocean Challenges in 2024

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Initiatives support ocean literacy, ecosystem restoration, and sustainability projects. In 2024, 11th Hour Racing funded 36 renewed grants, bringing the total to 58 active projects across 54 organizations. These organizations span Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and other locations across the U.S. At 11th Hour Racing, we strive to enhance ocean health by funding local … Continued