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An update from The Ocean Race: 11th Hour Racing Team heading for home waters in Newport

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April 28, 2023
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An update from The Ocean Race: 11th Hour Racing Team heading for home waters in Newport

An update from The Ocean Race: 11th Hour Racing Team heading for home waters in Newport

published
April 28, 2023
location
USA
discipline
Sailing
3
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WORDS
Joe Batchelor
PHOTOS
Amory Ross / Harry KH / Sailing Energy / The Ocean Race

Back in the summer of 2022 the 11th Hour Racing Team assembled and spent two days chasing the winds off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, while shooting captivating footage for the Shaped By Water film. 

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The next time they enter these familiar waters it will be in entirely different circumstances, in full-on send mode aiming to complete Leg 4 of The Ocean Race as fast as possible. 

‍

One of the toughest tests in the whole of sport, The Ocean Race is sailing’s most iconic round the world challenge and one which sees the teams compete for eight months on state-of-the-art boats in some of the most relentless and inhospitable waters on the planet.

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Simon Fisher
“Rhode Island is the home of many people on the team, so it’s a big leg and a big homecoming!”

After three grueling legs since the race set off in Alicante, Spain in January, 11th Hour Racing Team most recently left Itajaí, Brazil in third place. With 56% of the points still available, overall victory at the finish in Genova, Italy is still firmly within their grasp. 

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Taking the challenge to their rivals on Leg 4 is Skipper Charlie Enright, Navigator Simon Fisher, Trimmers Francesca Clapcich and Damian Foxall, and Media Crew Member Amory Ross. And it’s experienced British sailor Fisher who’s the man responsible for routing their sixty-foot IMOCA boat, Mālama, north through the Atlantic Ocean all the way into Newport – knowing the leaderboard can change at any second, there is no margin for error.

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“We’re looking to make up points and climb up the leaderboard,” Fisher explains. “We know if we do a good job, go out, and sail fast, we can do it. What better way to start [that climb] than by having a good leg into the team’s home, Newport.

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“It’s an important leg for us, Rhode Island is the home of many people on the team, so it’s a big leg and a big homecoming! Everyone’s so keen to do well. 

Simon Fisher
“The best thing we can do is race hard. It’s the time to be a bit more aggressive with our tactics.”
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“The best thing we can do is race hard. It’s the time to be a bit more aggressive with our tactics, our strategy, and how hard we push the boat when conditions allow. Tactically, if we do that well then we’ll see the results.”

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Leg 3 was the longest crews tackled in the history of the race, a daunting 14,500 nautical mile journey from Cape Town, South Africa through the Southern Ocean and around Cape Horn to Itajaí, Brazil. 

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Simon Fisher
“The feeling right now is one of excitement. The boat’s in great shape and it’s going to be intense but that suits us quite well as a team.”

“The best thing we can do is race hard. It’s the time to be a bit more aggressive with our tactics, our strategy, and how hard we push the boat when conditions allow. Tactically, if we do that well then we’ll see the results.”

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Leg 3 was the longest crews tackled in the history of the race, a daunting 14,500 nautical mile journey from Cape Town, South Africa through the Southern Ocean and around Cape Horn to Itajaí, Brazil. 

‍

“The best thing we can do is race hard. It’s the time to be a bit more aggressive with our tactics, our strategy, and how hard we push the boat when conditions allow. Tactically, if we do that well then we’ll see the results.”

‍

Leg 3 was the longest crews tackled in the history of the race, a daunting 14,500 nautical mile journey from Cape Town, South Africa through the Southern Ocean and around Cape Horn to Itajaí, Brazil. 

‍

Over a brutal six weeks, the crew had to frequently contend with challenging moments that threatened their continuation in the race, but their resilience, incredible teamwork, and refusal to quit saw them guide Mālama safely into Itajaí for a welcome two week recovery period. Despite all the challenges the team still managed to clinch third place.

‍

Fisher believes the adversity they have already overcome as a team will now help them throughout the rest of their adventure.

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“Leg 3 was obviously very tough,” he said. “The race has been a big challenge but every issue we’ve had we’ve learned from it and hopefully we’ll be all the stronger for it. 

‍

“The feeling right now is one of excitement. The boat’s in great shape and it’s going to be intense but that suits us quite well as a team. Everyone was very proud of getting to Brazil in spite of all the issues we had, and we’re excited about the opportunities now available for the rest of the race.”

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When racing hard out on the water, 11th Hour Racing Team’s passion for a thriving ocean and mission to leave a positive impact is unwavering. During this leg into Newport, the Team will be using eDNA sampling to gather data to sequence and analyze plankton diversity along the route. The state-of-the-art onboard science equipment provides an excellent indicator of the effect that stressors such as pollution and climate change have on the health of our ocean.

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Get onboard updates here.

QUESTIONS
Joe Batchelor
ANSWERS
Amory Ross / Harry KH / Sailing Energy / The Ocean Race

Back in the summer of 2022 the 11th Hour Racing Team assembled and spent two days chasing the winds off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, while shooting captivating footage for the Shaped By Water film. 

‍

The next time they enter these familiar waters it will be in entirely different circumstances, in full-on send mode aiming to complete Leg 4 of The Ocean Race as fast as possible. 

‍

One of the toughest tests in the whole of sport, The Ocean Race is sailing’s most iconic round the world challenge and one which sees the teams compete for eight months on state-of-the-art boats in some of the most relentless and inhospitable waters on the planet.

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After three grueling legs since the race set off in Alicante, Spain in January, 11th Hour Racing Team most recently left Itajaí, Brazil in third place. With 56% of the points still available, overall victory at the finish in Genova, Italy is still firmly within their grasp. 

‍

Taking the challenge to their rivals on Leg 4 is Skipper Charlie Enright, Navigator Simon Fisher, Trimmers Francesca Clapcich and Damian Foxall, and Media Crew Member Amory Ross. And it’s experienced British sailor Fisher who’s the man responsible for routing their sixty-foot IMOCA boat, Mālama, north through the Atlantic Ocean all the way into Newport – knowing the leaderboard can change at any second, there is no margin for error.

Simon Fisher
“Rhode Island is the home of many people on the team, so it’s a big leg and a big homecoming!”

“We’re looking to make up points and climb up the leaderboard,” Fisher explains. “We know if we do a good job, go out, and sail fast, we can do it. What better way to start [that climb] than by having a good leg into the team’s home, Newport.

‍

“It’s an important leg for us, Rhode Island is the home of many people on the team, so it’s a big leg and a big homecoming! Everyone’s so keen to do well. 

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“The best thing we can do is race hard. It’s the time to be a bit more aggressive with our tactics, our strategy, and how hard we push the boat when conditions allow. Tactically, if we do that well then we’ll see the results.”

‍

Leg 3 was the longest crews tackled in the history of the race, a daunting 14,500 nautical mile journey from Cape Town, South Africa through the Southern Ocean and around Cape Horn to Itajaí, Brazil. 

‍

Simon Fisher
“The best thing we can do is race hard. It’s the time to be a bit more aggressive with our tactics.”

Over a brutal six weeks, the crew had to frequently contend with challenging moments that threatened their continuation in the race, but their resilience, incredible teamwork, and refusal to quit saw them guide Mālama safely into Itajaí for a welcome two week recovery period. Despite all the challenges the team still managed to clinch third place.

‍

Fisher believes the adversity they have already overcome as a team will now help them throughout the rest of their adventure.

‍

“Leg 3 was obviously very tough,” he said. “The race has been a big challenge but every issue we’ve had we’ve learned from it and hopefully we’ll be all the stronger for it. 

‍

“The feeling right now is one of excitement. The boat’s in great shape and it’s going to be intense but that suits us quite well as a team. Everyone was very proud of getting to Brazil in spite of all the issues we had, and we’re excited about the opportunities now available for the rest of the race.”

‍

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When racing hard out on the water, 11th Hour Racing Team’s passion for a thriving ocean and mission to leave a positive impact is unwavering. During this leg into Newport, the Team will be using eDNA sampling to gather data to sequence and analyze plankton diversity along the route. The state-of-the-art onboard science equipment provides an excellent indicator of the effect that stressors such as pollution and climate change have on the health of our ocean.

‍

Get onboard updates here.

Simon Fisher
“The feeling right now is one of excitement. The boat’s in great shape and it’s going to be intense but that suits us quite well as a team.”
No items found.

Back in the summer of 2022 the 11th Hour Racing Team assembled and spent two days chasing the winds off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, while shooting captivating footage for the Shaped By Water film. 

‍

The next time they enter these familiar waters it will be in entirely different circumstances, in full-on send mode aiming to complete Leg 4 of The Ocean Race as fast as possible. 

‍

One of the toughest tests in the whole of sport, The Ocean Race is sailing’s most iconic round the world challenge and one which sees the teams compete for eight months on state-of-the-art boats in some of the most relentless and inhospitable waters on the planet.

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

To highlight the connection between water and sports, we’ve brought together an internationally renowned freediver, a world champion freeskier, and professional offshore sailing team. Like water, these athletes move in unison with their mind, body, and the present moment. Together, these athletes bring to life their fullest expressions– like water, they flow.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We chose athletes who are not only the best at what they do but also align with 11th Hour Racing’s mission to protect and restore the ocean. We hired local storytelling teams who are also some of the best in the world. Each part of the production was carefully considered to come together as one holistic story.

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