Author: Adele Huffine

Italian-American offshore sailor Francesca Clapcich and co-skipper Will Harris (GBR) onboard 11th Hour Racing have taken second place in the notoriously challenging Transat Café L’OR double-handed race across the Atlantic from Le Havre, France to Martinique in the Caribbean. The duo crossed the finish line just off Fort-de-France at 11:02:46 local time [15:02:46 UTC], after … Continued

11th Hour Racing and Protect Our Winters (POW) are proud to announce the launch of the POW Water Alliance — a new initiative that further expands and unites athletes, creatives, scientists, and community leaders from water-based sports and regions to take action at the intersection of climate, land, and water. The POW Water Alliance was … Continued

2-Year Pilot Project Offering 1,500 Residents with Free Composting The City of Newport is excited to announce the launch of a free curbside food scrap collection pilot program, in partnership with 11th Hour Racing, Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District, and Black Earth Compost. This two-year program, running from October 5, 2025, to October 2, 2027, … Continued

The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) and 11th Hour Racing have renewed their year-round sponsorship for the sixth consecutive year. This partnership focuses on sustainability efforts throughout the ITHF organization, inclusive of the Hall of Fame Open tournament, 2025 Induction Celebration and overall year-round operations. As Official Sustainability Sponsor, 11th Hour Racing supports the … Continued

This summer, Bike Newport is teaming up with local businesses to help more people on Aquidneck Island to Get There By Bike! supported by 11th Hour Racing. This campaign encourages residents and visitors alike to swap car drives for bike rides: for their health, for our ocean, and for the sheer fun of it! As Newport celebrates iconic events like the Newport … Continued

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

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