July 1, 2023 - 4PM CET
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Jack Bouttell is a silent risk-taker. From couch-surfing to winning The Ocean Race, this half-Australian, half-Brit has shown that with ambition and grit, anything is possible. Just over six feet tall and almost 100kg, Jack Bouttell certainly looks the part of an offshore sailor. Stoic, observant, and reserved, this 32-year-old is the most recent member … Continue reading STOIC, OBSERVANT AND RESERVED: MEET JACK BOUTTELL
A small center of excellence in Brittany is delicately bridging the gap between collaboration and competition in the world of offshore sailing. They’re picky about who they select and you must play by their rules. Welcome to Le Pôle Finistère. With a little over 100 days to go to the start of The Ocean Race, … Continue reading LA CRÈME DE LA CRÈME
OUTSIDERS How a small coastline in France became the beating heart of offshore sailing Unless you are French, or you holiday in Brittany, there’s a very real chance you won’t have heard of Port La Fôret, Concarneau, or even Lorient. Spanning 100 kilometers these towns lie deep in the heart of Brittany’s coastline and are … Continue reading OUTSIDERS: a story about how a small coastline in France became the beating heart of offshore sailing
A week has passed since we returned to our French base in Concarneau, Brittany after a 3,050 nautical mile transatlantic training run from our US base in Newport, Rhode Island, and the data sets from onboard shows a new benchmark for distance covered in 24-hours by a yacht 60-foot or under. Two days after leaving … Continue reading Team completes “fastest” transatlantic to date setting new benchmark for 24-hour distance; Fall plans unveiled
Last time I wrote something like this was back in May, prior to our European departure, two months and many miles ago. It’s been a busy and exciting summer for our team, and for me personally. It all started with a 3,000 mile training trip from Concarneau, France to Newport, RI, the wrong direction for … Continue reading Skipper’s Update: Charlie Enright blog August, 18 2022
11th Hour Racing Team have set off for their transatlantic journey to Europe after spending two months in their homeport of Newport, Rhode Island. Leaving Newport Shipyard at 3:00pm on Sunday July 31 EDT, the team set off in light and breezing conditions for their 10-day transatlantic crossing. All updates are from Amory Ross onboard. … Continue reading NEWPORT TO CONCARNEAU TRANSATLANTIC UPDATES BY AMORY ROSS
11th Hour Racing Team has set off from its homeport of Newport, Rhode Island bound for France, after two months of community engagement and racing in the State. Next stop for the team is Concarneau, France to complete a final training program in Europe ahead of the start of the 36,500-mile around the world race … Continue reading 11TH HOUR RACING TEAM SETS SAIL FOR CONCARNEAU, FRANCE
At 06:48 EDT, 11th Hour Racing Team crossed the finish line of the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race after a grueling 41 hours and 28 minutes 43 seconds at sea. Skipper Charlie Enright and Justine Mettraux were joined by special guests Red Bull big wave surfer Ian Walsh and backcountry snowboarder Elena Hight, alongside Media Crew … Continue reading “A wild ride”: Elena Hight and Ian Walsh complete Newport Bermuda Race with 11th Hour Racing Team
At 1320 EST, 11th Hour Racing Team crossed the start line for the 52nd edition of the Newport Bermuda Race. As the only entry in the Open Division, the team will take on the 635-nautical mile (730-mile or 1,022-kilometer) race to their final destination – Bermuda – in its first major race of 2022. The … Continue reading 11th Hour Racing Team set off for the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race
