The Ocean Race
Clapcich first woman to win IMOCA Globe Series
Francesca Clapcich has become the first woman to be crowned IMOCA Globe Series champion, clinching the 2026 title in her debut season in the class with eighth place in the Route du Rhum.
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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We Are The Ocean Race: new film counts down to Alicante 2027 start
The Ocean Race has released a new film, We Are The Ocean Race, ahead of the next round-the-world edition, which starts from Alicante, Spain, on 17 January 2027.
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The Ocean Race 2027 is almost here: Alicante gears up for January
The Ocean Race has released a short teaser video as the world race prepares to return to Alicante, with the Ocean Live Park set to open its doors in January 2027.
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Inside The Ocean Race STEM Clinic for women in Lorient
The Ocean Race has released a video from its STEM Clinic with The Magenta Project in Lorient, where 25 women explored the science, engineering and technology behind professional ocean racing.
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A new Atlantic home for The Ocean Race: Landmark Porto partnership runs through 2040
The Ocean Race headquarters, major ocean racing events and a new programme for ocean health, science and education will be based in Porto beginning in 2028
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Countdown begins as The Ocean Race sets its sights on 2027 start in Alicante
Following The Ocean Race Atlantic, attention shifts to Alicante, the Puerto de Salida (start port) for the around the world race
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The Ocean Race Atlantic – a stunning debut
This month, for the first time in its 53-year history, The Ocean Race staged a point to point transatlantic race from New York to Lorient, France.
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Team Francesca Clapcich powered by 11th Hour Racing take top spot for outstanding ocean impact in The Ocean Race Atlantic
The team, which finished second in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic, have been crowned overall winners in the Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge
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MSIG Europe completes The Ocean Race Atlantic in Lorient
The crew, led by Conrad Colman alongside Anna Marchant, Megan Thomson and Elie Pirnay have now finished The Ocean Atlantic, coming home in sixth place
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Embrace the Challenge race into a fifth place finish in The Ocean Race Atlantic
Oliver Heer’s Embrace the Challenge Team (SUI) sailed across the finishing line in Lorient in fifth place in the early hours of Friday morning, at 01:36:17 UTC / 03:36:17 CEST.
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United by the Ocean claims victory in inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic in historically close finish
Paul Meilhat’s United by the Ocean (FRA) has won the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic after a neck-and-neck battle along the French…
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Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing finish second in The Ocean Race Atlantic
Italian American offshore sailor, Francesca Clapcich and her crew onboard 11th Hour Racing have finished second in the inaugural Ocean Race Atlantic
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11th Hour Racing // Ocean Race Atlantic Day 8 Race Report
The final day of a thrilling Ocean Race Atlantic and for Francesca and her crew on 11th Hour Racing – Alberto Bona, Elodie-Jane Mettraux, Will Harris, and onboard reporter Julien Champolion…
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Fast flat-water sailing as the top group begins final 500-mile push towards Lorient
The leading pack in The Ocean Race Atlantic has been enjoying fast reaching conditions as the top four teams began to count down the final 500 nautical miles…
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11th Hour Racing // Ocean Race Atlantic Day 7 Race Report
With just over 500 nautical miles to go on the seventh day of The Ocean Race Atlantic, Francesca and her crew on 11th Hour Racing are still right in the battle..
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Pressure rising as The Ocean Race Atlantic fleet closes up
Leading group skirts north of high pressure system as back markers eye direct route to Lorient
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11th Hour Racing // Ocean Race Atlantic Day 6 Race Report
After losing the lead to DMG MORI Global One yesterday, both 11th Hour Racing and United by the Ocean have made big gains again as Day 6 has progressed..
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Transatlantic sprint too close to call as lighter winds compress The Ocean Race Atlantic fleet
The already fierce battle for the lead in The Ocean Race Atlantic has intensified over the past 24 hours as the leading pack compressed…
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11th Hour Racing // Ocean Race Atlantic Day 5 Race Report
Often in sailing it is said that the ‘rich get richer’ meaning that the leading boat keeps increasing its margin over its pursuers. This is not the case as day five of The Ocean Race Atlantic draws to a close.
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The Ocean Race Atlantic // Leading trio pull ahead as conditions continue to punish the fleet at the midpoint of the course
It has been another physically and mentally testing 24 hours out on the North Atlantic for the six crews racing from New York to Lorient, France in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic.
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11th Hour Racing // Ocean Race Atlantic Day 4 Race Report
The conditions are absolutely brutal onboard 11th Hour Racing on day four of The Ocean Race Atlantic, but Francesca, Alberto, Will, and Elodie..
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The Ocean Race Atlantic // The toughest day yet
Life for the crews onboard the six IMOCA boats competing in The Ocean Race has gone from hard to harder over the past day.
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11th Hour Racing // Ocean Race Atlantic Day 3 Race Report
The third day at sea for 11th Hour Racing has seen Francesca and her crew – Elodie-Jane Mettraux, Alberto Bona, and Will Harris…
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After a tough 24 hours Team Malizia still leads as top five vie for positioning
There have been mixed fortunes for the six-strong fleet of IMOCA yachts competing in The Ocean Race Atlantic as the crews complete their second..