The Outlaw Ocean Project is a nonprofit investigative journalism organization founded by award-winning journalist Ian Urbina that produces investigative stories about human rights, the environment, and labor concerns at sea. Most of the stories conducted by The Outlaw Ocean Project are reported partially at sea. In January 2022, the organization launched The Outlaw Ocean Institute: … Continued
11th Hour Racing announced today eight new grants, funded by The Schmidt Family Foundation, to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Additionally, 34 previously awarded grantees were renewed throughout the year, bringing the total funding to nonprofit organizations in 2022 to nearly $4 million. The list of initiatives that 11th Hour Racing supports … Continued
In 2022, 35 previously awarded grantees were renewed, bringing our total funding to nonprofit organizations in 2022 to nearly $4 million. The list of initiatives that we support reflects our organization’s strategy, which responds to the landscape of ocean-related issues driven by the effects of climate change. Generally, the organization seeks projects that advance ocean … Continued
Inspiring environmental stewardship through sports, adventure and film Led by its mission to promote collaborative change for ocean health, 11th Hour Racing announced its sponsorship of Protect Our Winters (POW), a U.S.-based organization that works with outdoor enthusiasts to protect the places and lifestyles they love from climate change. 11th Hour Racing and POW will … Continued
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
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