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The Ocean Race ends an epic 2023 on a high note
An incredible race year comes to a close with the Notice of Race released for The Ocean Race Europe in 2025 and The Ocean Race 2026-27 along with comprehensive reports on the 2023 event…
Photo Credit: Maud Helfgott / polaRYSE / 11th Hour RacingThe route
Alicante
Spain17–17 JanAuckland
New Zealand20 Feb – 14 MarItajaí
Brazil31 Mar – 18 AprSt. Pete-Clearwater
United States4–16 MayCascais
Portugal26 May – 6 Jun- Finish
Amaala
1 Jul
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The Ocean Race wins the Sustainability Award in the International Sports Awards 2023
The Ocean Race, the toughest and longest test of a team in sport, has taken the top prize in the Sustainability category of the 2023 International Sports Awards, hosted by the International Sports Convention.
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The Ocean Race takes action for the ocean and climate at COP28
Making its third consecutive appearance at the global conference, The Ocean Race is calling for a sea change in ocean protection and restoration at COP28
International News
The Ocean Race to help collect rare data in remote areas of Antarctica
The Ocean Race is driving an Antarctic science mission in which vital data about the health of the ocean will be gathered at the southern fringes of the planet, where information is extremely sparse.
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11th Hour Racing Team is World Sailing’s Team of the Year with race documentary set to stream in USA on Max
The first American team to win The Ocean Race has been recognised as Team of the Year
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Voyage of Discovery: The Ocean Race – to be released Friday on Eurosport
A three-part documentary featuring a deep dive into the lives of the sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race 2022-23 will be released on Friday 3rd November on Eurosport. It will also be distributed within the USA on Max at a future date, with further global distribution to come.
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The Ocean Race link up with Team Nexans – Art et Fenetres (II) to support ocean science during TJV
The Ocean Race is supporting Team Nexans – Art et Fenêtres (II) in the collection of vital ocean data during the Transat Jacques Vabre (TJV), which sets sail this weekend from Le Havre, Normandy.
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The Ocean Race and Cabo Verde will team up to protect and restore ocean health
Following a successful stopover and hosting of The Ocean Race Summit in January 2023, Cabo Verde and The Ocean Race will focus on protecting and promoting ocean health through sport and science…
International News
Leading ocean voices call on the United Nations to support ocean rights
Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, eminent oceanographer Sylvia Earle and Avatar actress Bailey Bass were among the leading voices calling for the ocean’s rights to be recognised at The Ocean Race Summit in New York, held on Monday during the UN General Assembly.
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UN General Assembly: The Ocean Race and global partners call for the recognition of the inherent rights of the ocean
The Ocean Race, the Government of Cabo Verde and US-based Earth Law Center present principles to guide a new relationship with the ocean
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Groundbreaking eDNA data collection in The Ocean Race could provide crucial insights on ocean biodiversity
Environmental DNA, known as eDNA, one of the most cutting-edge ways to measure ocean health and biodiversity, was collected during The Ocean Race 2022-23 in a world first for racing boats.
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Simon ‘SiFi’ Fisher named winner of the 2023 Magnus Olsson Prize
Simon Fisher has been named the 10th recipient of the Magnus ‘Mange’ Olsson Prize, awarded annually to an individual who has made an impactful contribution to the sport of sailing.
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Growing number of cities express interest in hosting The Ocean Race Europe 2025
The second edition of the European offshore race is scheduled to start in the Baltic Sea and finish in the Mediterranean, with up to five stops along the way
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How The Ocean Race 2022-23 drove action to protect the seas
The Ocean Race 2022-23 featured the most ambitious sustainability programme in the Race’s 50 year history, including initiatives that were firsts in the event industry and sports’ world, from efforts to influence global ocean policy to pioneering ways to reduce plastic on site.
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The Grand Finale in Genova brings The Ocean Race to a conclusion in style
The last day of racing in this 14th edition of The Ocean Race took place at the Grand Finale in Genova on Saturday afternoon.
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Record number of female sailors took part in The Ocean Race 2022-23
The Ocean Race 2022-23 featured more female sailors than in any of the previous events in the Race’s 50 year history.
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International Jury dismisses protest, awards redress
The World Sailing International Jury followed the guidelines set out in the Racing Rules of Sailing in awarding redress of 4 points to 11th Hour Racing Team.
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11th Hour Racing Team crowned winners of The Ocean Race
After racing around the world and overcoming challenge after challenge, 11th Hour Race Team is today en route to Genova as confirmed winners of The Ocean Race.
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Team Holcim-PRB files protest against 11th Hour Racing Team
Team Holcim-PRB files protest against 11th Hour Racing Team
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Team Malizia saves the best for last with a win in Leg 7 of The Ocean Race
Team Malizia found a way to grab a last-minute win in leg 7 of The Ocean Race, saving the best for last.
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WindWhisper Racing Team wins Stage 3 into Genova to take The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint Cup
The Polish boat crossed the finish line in just six knots of breeze at 10:27:52 UTC with a leg time of 10 days 23 hours 17 minutes and 52 seconds. With the rest of the fleet still to cover more than 100 nautical miles in very light winds, WindWhisper could win the leg from The Hague to Genova by more than 18 hours.
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Genova is getting closer but there are still some challenging race miles ahead
If there wasn’t already enough urgency to get to Genova quickly, Ambrogio Beccaria is more desperate than ever. Not only is the Italian crewman on Team Holcim-PRB keen to reach his home country as soon as possible, vital provisions on the IMOCA are running very low. “Dude, there is no more Nutella,” he complains to colleague Yoann Richomme. “The others have eaten it all.”
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Bold call pays small dividends for Team Holcim-PRB en route to Genova
Team Holcim-PRB made a break for the Algerian coast overnight on Friday, leaving the close-quarters match racing they’d been having with Biotherm and Team Malizia since before Gibraltar.
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The Ocean Race’s 50th Anniversary Legends Regatta to take place in Genova
A fleet of ocean thoroughbred yachts which have previously taken part in past editions of the Whitbread Round The World Race, the Volvo Ocean Race, and The Ocean Race are assembling in Italy ahead of the 50th Anniversary Legends Regatta taking place in the city of Genova from June 24-July 2, 2023.