In honor of her victory as the first woman and American to win the world’s largest sailing race, the Barcolana 54, our co-founder, philanthropist Wendy Schmidt announced a $100,000 donation to support Marine Biodiversity Centre (BioMa), an environmental study center that provides visitors with an immersive experience about the Gulf of Trieste and the 30-hectare … Continued
Judges select innovative life cycle assessment sustainability tool as category winner Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) sustainability tool, MarineShift360 is delighted to announce it has won a prestigious DAME Design Award in the marina equipment, boatyard equipment and boat construction tools and materials category. The awards were announced at a breakfast briefing on Tuesday, 15th November … Continued
Food is how we nourish ourselves and our community and connect to people across cultures. Ahead of the coming holiday season, we want to share how food can serve another purpose #fortheocean. Composting is the simple act of sorting your food and other organic waste, similar to how you may already sort recyclables. After that, … Continued
The World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award went to Greenboats for the pioneering design and manufacture of natural fibre products and components, which has demonstrated a viable sustainable alternative to conventional composite materials. The FLAX27 Daysailor concept boat has been tested in the harshest of marine environments and has the potential to completely change … Continued
Organization to sponsor waste management initiatives in the Saint-Malo race village Expanding its global reach using the power of sport to create change, 11th Hour Racing announces its support of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe as an official supplier of this iconic transatlantic race. 11th Hour Racing’s sponsorship focuses on waste management initiatives … Continued
When we feel lost, we often find comfort in nature. In the face of an overwhelming climate crisis, we look to nature for solutions that can mitigate coastal flooding, erosion, and ocean acidification. The good news is there are many nature-based solutions to climate change, whether on an island or in a city. Let’s dive … Continued
Four exceptional finalists have been shortlisted for the 2022 World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award, representing the full spectrum of global sustainability initiatives within sailing and the marine industry. The 2022 nominees are: The Flipflopi Project Fundación Ecomar EurILCA Sustainability Program Greenboats The World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award celebrates the delivery of … Continued
Rising sea levels, drought, and deforestation simultaneously devastate people and the planet. These instabilities cause ecosystems to decline instead of thriving and force people to leave home searching for new income for their families. We can all play a role in curbing climate change by cutting our carbon emissions, supporting frontline communities, and, most importantly, … Continued
Certificates of Recognition for our efforts in ‘Advancing Solutions for Ocean Health’ and ‘Services to Sustainability in Sport.’
The Ocean Race is aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by up to 75% for the 2022-23 Race.
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