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Restoring our seas is an undertaking as large as the ocean itself

Explore What We Do
Inspired by the dynamics of sailboat racing and the urgency for climate action, 11th Hour Racing is committed to the health and resilience of ocean systems.
Supporting innovative, sustainable solutions in the maritime industry and beyond through sport, storytelling, and grantmaking, 11th Hour Racing works to build healthy planetary systems and strong communities.

 

Explore our strategic goals below.

We achieve this goal through a range of targeted initiatives such as:

  • Tools, innovative technology and resources to improve sustainability in the marine industry and reduce its environmental footprint.
  • Pilot programs and initiatives within the sailing industry to scale throughout other marine industry sectors.
  • Training the next generation of marine industry professionals in Life Cycle Assessments, sustainable design, and innovation.

We achieve this goal through a range of targeted initiatives such as:

  • Female participation and gender equity in the sport of sailing.
  • Access to sailing for historically underrepresented populations.
  • Development and mentoring programs focused on increasing diversity in the sailing industry. 

We achieve this goal through a range of targeted initiatives such as:

  • Community-based composting models and municipal partnerships and programs to make composting accessible to more people in Rhode Island.
  • Composting in school lunchrooms and educational outreach to foster the next generation of composters.

We achieve this goal through a range of targeted initiatives such as:

  • Experiential educational programs prioritizing K-12 students and access for marginalized communities and students.
  • Career pathways and opportunities in maritime and ocean fields—to create the next generation of ocean leaders and educators.

We achieve this goal through a range of targeted initiatives such as:

  • Pilot programs for innovative techniques and streamline permitting pathways.
  • Support for island communities to rebuild resilience through outreach and local stewardship of restored systems.

We achieve this goal through a range of targeted initiatives such as:

  • Community composting and practices that promote soil health.
  • Local sustainability policy.
  • Sustainable event models.
  • Restoration and nature-based approaches for resiliency.
  • Access to career pathways in the local marine industry and ocean fields.

Your lived experience can help steer the future of sailing. 

Your voice can help shape a future where sailing is more inclusive, fair, and accessible for everyone. The Magenta Project’s 2×25 Strategic Review—supported by 11th Hour Racing—is the sport’s most ambitious equity review, with findings revealed this November at METSTRADE and the Yacht Racing Forum.

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