July 1, 2023 - 4PM CET
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Thinking back to The Ocean Race 2022-23, it’s easy to remember the close finishes (Leg 2, 4 and 6 in particular) the wild weather leg starts (Cape Town), the iconic wins (Newport) or perhaps just the general excitement of extreme competition – but as some of you will know, there was another side to the … Continue reading REVISITING THE OCEAN RACE STOPOVERS THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS
92 boats from 4 different classes prepared to set sail across the Atlantic on October 29, 2023 as part of the iconic French transatlantic race, the Transat Jacque Vabres (TJV), that happens every two years. Only, this year, there is one big difference… (NB: The race start for the IMOCA class was postponed due to … Continue reading GREATER COMMUNICATION REDUCES RISK TO MARINE MAMMALS
In a world faced with complex climate challenges, the need for transformative change has never been more urgent. We often speak to the added value of this global race as a platform for education, for increasing awareness, and for providing a forum for the exchange of information. Our legacy grantee program is one such example … Continue reading IT TAKES VISION: MEET WATER FOOTPRINT IMPLEMENTATION by AMORY ROSS
At The Ocean Race stopover in Aarhus, a small group of young people from different organizations, but all connected through our title sponsor 11th Hour Racing, came together to challenge the status quo and share their passion for the future. Meet the generation of change. For each of the stopovers in The Ocean Race … Continue reading THE GENERATION OF CHANGE
There’s nothing more daunting than deciding what career path to choose. Some young people are lucky and just know, others not so much… Either way, if you feel like you have a choice, you’re one of the lucky ones. For each of the stopovers of The Ocean Race 2022-23, 11th Hour Racing Team is supporting … Continue reading RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME, RIGHT ATTITUDE
For each of the stopovers of The Ocean Race 2022-23, 11th Hour Racing Team is supporting a local grassroots organization to drive positive change and take action for ocean health as part of our legacy grantee program. In Brazil, we met ANI – Nautical Association of Itajaí – and learned about the actions they take … Continue reading “AN ORGANIZATION WITH COMMUNITY AT ITS HEART”
How organizations are coming together under the umbrella of change, and the significance of World Water Day for those living on the frontline of the crisis. In 1993, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated March 22 as World Water Day. It just so happens that this year, World Water Day also coincides with the … Continue reading TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK. DRIP DROP, DRIP DROP.
Meet the non-profit organization Biosfera, a small group of people on a mission to change the future of Cabo Verde. For each of the stopovers of The Ocean Race 2022-23, 11th Hour Racing Team is supporting a local grassroots organization to drive positive change and take action for ocean health as part of our Legacy … Continue reading A SMALL ORGANIZATION WITH A BIG MISSION
Meet the non-profit organization EMG, a team of people in South Africa doing everything within their power to tackle the injustices around access to natural resources. For each of the stopovers of The Ocean Race 2022-23, 11th Hour Racing Team is supporting a local grassroots organization to drive positive change and take action for … Continue reading “IT’S DIFFICULT TO LOVE THE ENVIRONMENT WHEN SOCIETY DOESN’T LOVE YOU”
Today is World Oceans Day, a moment to celebrate the beauty of the waters that make our earth the ‘blue planet’. And this year, the theme is Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean – an opportunity to reconsider the way we treat this immense source of life and resource. Humanity’s impact has left its toll … Continue reading A million corals to celebrate World Oceans Day
