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A year of challenges, triumphs and team spirit By Mark Towill and Charlie Enright The end of the year is always a moment for reflection. Even in our wildest dreams we couldn’t have imagined how this year would unfold – from the highs and lows of the race itself, to the incredible welcome home in … Continue reading WHEN THE DUST SETTLES – By Mark Towill and Charlie Enright
[Press Release] Professional US sailing outfit 11th Hour Racing Team, who recently became the first American team in history to win The Ocean Race, has released an Impact Report detailing the integration of sustainable practices within the four-year campaign. Back in 2019, 11th Hour Racing Team launched a new campaign backed by title partner 11th … Continue reading TEAM RELEASES IMPACT REPORT AFTER FOUR-YEAR CAMPAIGN
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
We’re delighted to announce 11th Hour Racing Team has been nominated in the World Sailing Awards as ‘Team of the Year’ and Charlie Enright has been nominated as (male) ‘Sailor of the Year’. VOTE NOW!!! The World Sailing Awards are presented by World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing. Designed to … Continue reading VOTE FOR 11TH HOUR RACING TEAM IN THE WORLD SAILING AWARDS
The Magne Olsson Prize is awarded annually to an individual who has made an impactful contribution to the sport of sailing. This year it went to our very own navigator Simon ‘Si Fi’ Fisher, and as Charlie Enright will tell you, he can’t think of a more worthy recipient. “Isn’t it great when good things … Continue reading WHY SIMON FISHER IS A DESERVING WINNER OF THE MAGNE OLSSON AWARD
The team welcomes all fans to the 11th Hour Racing Team Victory Party at 5pm, August 4, at The Great Friends Meeting House in Newport, Rhode Island First time the team will return to its hometown of Newport since the historic Ocean Race victory “This community and this network has helped power our team … Continue reading HISTORIC VICTORY CELEBRATION: 11TH HOUR RACING TEAM RETURNS HOME TO NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
11th Hour Racing Team has left The Hague, The Netherlands after its shore team worked collectively to repair its raceboat in less than 72 hours following a no-fault collision soon after the start of Leg 7 of The Ocean Race 2022-23. After receiving the all-clear following Non-Destructive Testing by an independent surveyor, the race crew, … Continue reading 11TH HOUR RACING TEAM HAS LEFT THE HAGUE: RACE NOW ON TO GET TO GENOA IN TIME FOR IN-PORT RACE
Updated: Monday, June 26 What happened on the water? The five IMOCAs were racing in the inshore section of the Leg 7 start, and 17 minutes into the first lap, 11th Hour Racing Team was sailing on starboard tack between Marks 3 & 4. GUYOT environnement – Team Europe approached on port tack and was … Continue reading Q&A ON THE CURRENT SITUATION WITH TEAM CEO, MARK TOWILL
11th Hour Racing Team has unveiled its crew line-up for Leg 6 of The Ocean Race – the short, three-day coastal dash to The Hague, The Netherlands. Skipper Charlie Enright (USA) has called in France’s Sailor of the Decade, Franck Cammas (FRA), as Trimmer, alongside Navigator Simon Fisher (GBR), Trimmer Francesca Clapcich (ITA), and Pierre … Continue reading FRANCE’S SAILOR OF THE DECADE JOINS TEAM FOR COASTAL LEG 6 TO THE HAGUE
Newport, RI, May 21, 2023 The only US entry in The Ocean Race, 11th Hour Racing Team, has left its home town of Newport, Rhode Island for the last time as it sets off from the Ocean State for Leg 5 of the 2022-23 edition of the round the world race. The team will race … Continue reading AND THEY’RE OFF! 11TH HOUR RACING TEAM LEAVES HOMETOWN NEWPORT, BOUND FOR DENMARK
