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Palazzo Ducale becomes a living laboratory for the future of ocean action
Posted on 31 Jan
Charlie Dalin will not participate this season
Sam Goodchild will skipper the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance
Posted on 29 Jan
Francesca Clapcich announces 2026 race calendar
Also Alberto Bona named as Co-Skipper
Posted on 27 Jan
The Ocean Race 2027 promises the ultimate test
A mammoth opening leg from Alicante to Auckland will be the longest in race history
Posted on 22 Jan
Genova becomes a hub for ocean action
As The Ocean Race brings a week of inspiring events to Italy
Posted on 19 Jan
A constant challenge for Team Banque Populaire
What lies ahead in 2026 for the IMOCA and Ultim teams
Posted on 15 Jan
Top 6 Sailors of 2025 - The Data Is In
Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven
Posted on 13 Jan
Francesca Clapcich's 2025: Built on miles & belief
Only a few days before the end of the year and it's time for some reflection
Posted on 23 Dec 2025
Charlie Dalin wins 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize
In recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing
Posted on 23 Dec 2025
Entries open on 2nd January for the DRHEAM-CUP
High participation is once again expected
Posted on 21 Dec 2025
The Ocean Race Atlantic Impact Partner announced
11th Hour Racing driving sustainability, science, ocean literacy and gender equity
Posted on 21 Dec 2025
Round Britain and Ireland defines offshore sailors
The 1,800 nautical mile non-stop race has proven in the past editions to reshape offshore sailors
Posted on 17 Dec 2025
Transat Café L'or - Prizegiving time
The ceremony brought back fond memories of a challenging and memorable Route du Café race.
Posted on 16 Dec 2025
IMOCA and YANMAR sign long-term agreement
The company will become the official technical partner of the IMOCA Class
Posted on 4 Dec 2025
Sam Goodchild crowned IMOCA Globe Series Champion
After a stunning 2025 season he wins the title for the second time
Posted on 28 Nov 2025
17th Transat Café L'or - The full story
The race was full of twists and turns - a formidable, engaging challenge at all levels
Posted on 26 Nov 2025
Antoine Mermod reflects on Transat Café L'OR
Topped by a memorable performance from Charal
Posted on 20 Nov 2025
The Ocean Race at COP30
Torben Grael highlights how a winning mindset can be applied to ocean health
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
2028 Vendée Globe rules unveiled
For its 40th anniversary the event remains true to its unique DNA
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
Boris Herrmann off to Antarctica
Malizia Explorer Research Vessel on a scientific mission to the Danger Islands
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
Pirouelle and Chateau score Class 40 win
Nail-biting finished in Transat Café L'or for Seafrigo-Sogestran
Posted on 17 Nov 2025
A moment to breathe and reflect
Frankie looks back at the Transat Café L'OR
Posted on 15 Nov 2025
17th Transat Café L'or Day 18
Class40 convergence, the next 24-36 hours might hold the key
Posted on 12 Nov 2025
Beyou and Lagravière complete a stunning victory
On Charal in the Transat Café L'OR
Posted on 8 Nov 2025
History-making second place for Clapcich & Harris
Onboard 11th Hour Racing in Transat Café L'OR
Posted on 7 Nov 2025
Macif Santé Prévoyance 3rd Transat Café L'or IMOCA
Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar arrive in Martinique
Posted on 7 Nov 2025
11th Hour Racing 2nd IMOCA in Transat Café L'or
Francesca Clapcich and William Harris are runners up to Charal 2
Posted on 7 Nov 2025
Transat Cafe L'Or Finish Video
Ultim, OCEAN50 and IMOCA winners!
Posted on 7 Nov 2025
Charal 2 wins Transat Café L'or IMOCA class
Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière arrive in Martinique at 5.15am local time
Posted on 7 Nov 2025
Sodebo second in the Transat Café L'or Ultim class
Anthony Marchand and Julien Villion complete the Ultim podium
Posted on 6 Nov 2025
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Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing team members spent two days team-building in Lorient, France
© Eloi Stichelbaut / 11th Hour Racing
Alberto Bona, Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing Co-Skipper and Sailing Performance Manager
© Eloi Stichelbaut / 11th Hour Racing
Auckland Stopover. The New Zealand Herald In-Port Practice Race. 09 March, 2018
© Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo AB
Coastal Race of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 in Boka Bay, Montenegro on September 20, 2025
© Vincent Curutchet / The Ocean Race Europe 2025
Auckland Stopover. The New Zealand Herald In-Port Practice Race. 09 March, 2018
© Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo AB
Banque Populaire 14 design to be built in 2026
© Team Banque Populaire
The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 29 May 2023. Arrivals in Aarhus, Denmark. 11th Hour Racing Team arriving to Aarhus. 11th Hour Racing Team celebrating the first place in Leg 5. Charlie Dalin
© Sailing Energy / The Ocean Race
Charlie Dalin (FRA) is photographed after winning the Vendée Globe 2024, on January 14, in Les Sables d'Olonne, France
© Vincent Curutchet
11th Hour Racing
© Marin Le Roux - polaRYSE / 11th Hour Racing
11th Hour Racing
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The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 17 May 2023. Learning Programme in Ocean Live Park in Newport
© Sailing Energy / The Ocean Race
Team Francesca
© Marin LE ROUX / polaRYSE
11th Hour Racing, skippers Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris take second place in their category of the Transat Cafe Lor
© Jean-Marie Liot / Alea
Francesca Clapcich, co-skipper of Team Malizia shown here drawing her new yacht before she takes it on and re-brands as 11th Hour Racing. The Ocean Race Europe in Boka Bay, Montenegro on September 16
© Lloyd Images / The Ocean Race Europe 2025
05 February 2023, Onboard 11th Hour Racing Team during Leg 2, Day 12. Simon Fisher and Jack Bouttell release the drogue and drifter buoy into the South Atlantic Ocean
© Amory Ross / 11th Hour Racing / The Ocean Race
Team Francesca
© Yann Riou / polaRYSE
Team Francesca
© Yann Riou / polaRYSE
Ollie Heer finishing the 2025 Vendée Globe
© PKC Media
Pip Hare's IMOCA Medallia at Muckle Flugga
© Team Medallia
Will Harris (GBR) - IMOCA - The Ocean Race Europe -October 2025
© Team Malizia
Team Malizia - IMOCA - The Ocean Race Europe -October 2025
© Team Malizia
Sam Goodchild, 20205 IMOCA Globe Series Champion
© IMOCA Globe Series
Start of the Ocean Race Europe in Kiel
© Lloyd Images / The Ocean Race Europe
Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière (Charal, IMOCA)
© Jean-Marie Liot / Alea
Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 - Charlie Dalin finishes the Vendée Globe 2024-25
© Olivier Blanchet
Boris Herrmann, Team Malizia
© Flore Hartout
Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière on Charal 2 win the IMOCA division of the Transat Café L'OR 2025
© polaRYSE / Charal
Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar on Macif Santé Prévoyance finish 3rd in the IMOCA division of the Transat Café L'OR 2025
© Jean-Louis Carli / Alea
Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar on Macif Santé Prévoyance finish 3rd in the IMOCA division of the Transat Café L'OR 2025
© Jean-Marie Liot / Alea
Francesca Clapcich and William Harris on 11th Hour Racing finish 2nd in the IMOCA division of the Transat Café L'OR 2025
© Jean-Marie Liot / Alea