Author: Megan Campbell

And they’re off! Clapcich makes history as first American woman to take on Transat Café L’OR double-handed race across the Atlantic

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At 1430 local time [1330 UTC], Italian American pro sailor, Francesca Clapcich crossed the startline of the Transat Café L’OR in her 60-foot foiling IMOCA, 11th Hour Racing, becoming only the first American woman, and second Italian woman, to take on the notoriously challenging 4,350 nautical mile [5,351 miles | 8,612 kilometer] double-handed sprint across … Continued

11th Hour Racing Sponsors TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR to Accelerate Sustainability and Gender Equity in Ocean Racing

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Sponsorship expands efforts to drive sustainability and gender diversity across classes, teams, and leadership programs 11th Hour Racing announced today that it will serve as the Sustainability Sponsor of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie, a premier transatlantic sailing race. Nearly 150 skippers will depart from Le Havre, Normandy, France, on Oct. 26, 2025, … Continued

Amica Newport Marathon to Advance Sustainability Efforts with Support from 11th Hour Racing

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The Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon is continuing its partnership with 11th Hour Racing as the Official Sustainability Partner for the second consecutive year. Together, they are focused on minimizing the environmental impact of the Amica Newport Marathon race weekend while preserving Newport’s natural beauty for future generations. The 16th annual Amica Newport Marathon, … Continued

The 2025 SuMoth Challenge Sets Sail at Lake Garda with a Record Fleet and a Global Push for Sustainably Oriented Innovation

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Shaping the Future of Sustainable Boatbuilding: Where Innovative Materials, Designs, Methods and Passion Intersect Toward a Cleaner Future Today, the 2025 SuMoth Challenge launches from the stunning shores of Lake Garda, hosted by We Are Foiling at Fraglia Vela Malcesine from June 15th to 21st. With 15 university teams from 7 nations and 11 boats … Continued

11th Hour Racing Sponsors IMOCA to Further Advance its Commitment to Sustainability and Diversity in Offshore Racing

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Navigating sustainable innovation and equity in competitive sailing 11th Hour Racing announced today it will join forces with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) to drive sustainable innovation and support opportunities for female sailors within competitive sailing. With a shared vision for a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone, 11th Hour Racing will … Continued

UpWind by MerConcept announces squad of seven female athletes for inaugural season of Ocean Fifty Racing

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After four days of physical and mental tests, individual interviews, and on-water racing, seven female athletes have been selected to join the very first UpWind by MerConcept racing team. Lisa Farthofer (AUT), Anne-Claire Le Berre (FRA), Elodie Mettraux (SUI), Thiphaine Ragueneau (FRA), Michaela Robinson (RSA), Sara Stone (USA), and Arianne van de Loosdrecht (NED) will … Continued

11th Hour Racing Becomes Founding Sponsor of UpWind by MerConcept

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Supporting a more inclusive and diverse offshore sailing community 11th Hour Racing announced today the new sponsorship of UpWind by MerConcept, to recruit, train, and support a team of six female sailors as they compete in the Ocean Fifty offshore sailing circuit. Backed by 11th Hour Racing as the Founding Sponsor, UpWind by MerConcept aims … Continued