Ambassadors

OCEAN-LOVING ATHLETES AND CREATORS

Ambassador Program

We work closely with our ambassadors to drive change and provide funding for ocean restoration projects. These collaborations empower our ambassadors to act as changemakers in their communities and use their influence to rally fans and peers. From podcasts to community composting to oyster shell recycling, our ambassadors collaborate on their projects of choice from conceptualization to delivery.

Meet our ambassadors

11th Hour Racing’s ambassadors are ocean-loving professional athletes and creators. These high-profile individuals adopt sustainable practices in their work, daily lives and sporting events to inspire people to act #fortheocean.

Get to know our Ambassadors
Zandile Ndhlovu is South Africa's first Black African freediving instructor, TEDx speaker, filmmaker, explorer, and passionate storyteller aiming to change Africa’s narrative about who belongs in the ocean and to diversify representation in ocean-facing careers, sports, and recreation. Photo credit: Sacha Specker / 11th Hour Racing

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11th Hour Racing's 2022 Highlights

In 2022, 11th Hour Racing’s work was centered in our home state of Rhode Island. From compost to music festivals…

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California, spent a decade sailing over 20,000 nautical miles on board her sailboat, Swell, exploring remote surf, learning from different cultures, living sustainably, and raising awareness about environmental issues. Photo credit: Jianca Lazarus

11th Hour Racing Announces New Ambassador, Captain Liz Clark

Sailor and ocean advocate working on environmental protection and youth empowerment 11th Hour Racing announced today its new ambassador, Liz…

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As an ocean conservationist, and diversity and inclusion specialist, Zandile Ndhlovu is helping Black people find comfort in the world beneath the water’s surface. Photo credit: Sacha Specker/ 11th Hour Racing

11th Hour Racing Announces New Ambassador, Zandile Ndhlovu

South Africa's first Black African freediving instructor works to diversify representation in ocean-facing careers 11th Hour Racing announced today its…

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earth day, planet earth,

#InvestingInOurPlanet Means Investing in People

Sailors. Students. Sports fans.  At 11th Hour Racing, we’re joining our communities to raise our voices for the Earth this…

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11th Hour Racing Ambassador, and Parley Argentina Coordinator Yago Lange set out to fulfill his dream of foiling in the icy waters of Lake Argentino, where the emblematic Perito Moreno Glacier is located. Photo credit: Marko Magister

Ambassador Yago Lange Makes History by Foiling in front of Perito Glacier

Amazed by the glaciers of his country, Argentina, 11th Hour Racing Ambassador, and Parley Argentina Coordinator Yago Lange set out…

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At La’Pai, Yago learned more about planting a food garden alongside the women participating in the program. Photo credit: Mateo Caride

Conservation Efforts in Argentina are the Beginning of a Larger Shift #fortheocean

11th Hour Racing Ambassador Yago Lange of Argentina is as enthusiastic about protecting his local waters as he is about…

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International Women's Day, Elizabeth Kratzig, Shara Fisler, Justine Mettraux

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Meet three incredible female leaders at the crossroads of sport and science March 8th marks International Women’s Day! Today we’re…

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Get to Know Ambassador John Mollicone

Ambassador John Mollicone has been the Head Coach of Coed and Women’s Sailing at Brown University since 1999, and actively…

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YAGO SAILING WITH HIS BROTHER KLAUS IN THE 2019 49ER EUROPEANS IN WEYMOUTH, U.K. PHOTO CREDIT: PHOTO CREDIT: JESUS RENEDO | SAILING ENERGY

Get to know Ambassador Yago Lange

Our newest Ambassador, Yago Lange is an Argentinian Olympic sailor and environmental activist. He focuses on creating awareness on ocean…

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