Youth Sailing World Championships
For the first time in their storied history, the Youth Sailing World Championships have put a significant focus on sustainability.
Category: Sustainability
Turning the Tide on Plastic
Meegan Jones, Sustainability Program Manager of the 2017–18 Volvo Ocean Race, shares how she worked to make the event single-use plastic water bottle free.
Ocean Summit – The Hague
The final Ocean Summit leads to strong commitments, including 11th Hour Racing’s continued support to the Volvo Ocean Race Sustainability Program.
Vestas 11th Hour Racing Goes to the Fish Market with WWF Sweden
Team highlights benefits of eating sustainable seafood – holds a Sustainable Seafood Showdown
Inspirational scientist becomes Cardiff leg jumper
Vestas 11th Hour Racing had a reunion with two of the people who helped inspire their sustainability journey.
Competition, Innovation and Sustainability
Professional sailor Damian Foxall looks at solving water scarcity onboard and beyond.
Get to know Ambassador Andy Green
Meet Andy, the Voice of the Volvo Ocean Race – and one of our incredible ambassadors helping spread our mission around the globe.
Singer Jack Johnson calls for action on ocean plastic crisis
Singer Jack Johnson calls for action on ocean plastic crisis and backs #CleanSeas campaign
Ocean Summit – Newport
Three years after the first Ocean Summit in Newport, the second opened to a packed crowd and 30,000 views on Facebook!
Vestas 11th Hour Racing Engages with Save The Bay
Rhode Island locals Charlie Enright and Nick Dana learn about impacts of climate change and sea level rise on marshes.
