A bit of special news

A bit of special news
A bit of special news



Her deep connection to water, coupled with a shared vision of a healthy ocean, is part of the reason that led 11th Hour Racing to South Africa in 2022 to collaborate with Zandi for the production of our Shaped By Water Film.
Shaped By Water Film will premiere in May 2023 in Newport, Rhode Island, in conjunction with The Ocean Race’s only U.S. stopover – more information will be available soon on the film’s digital hub, where you can sign up to receive updates.

11th Hour Racing is part of the family of philanthropic organizations and initiatives started by Eric and Wendy Schmidt to make the world a better place for everyone. The Schmidt Family Foundation supports a number of organizations in Cape Town and Johannesburg that work on issues ranging from sustainable fisheries and agroecology to community organizing for clean energy access and human rights.
Is there anything better than seeing lives change through the waves of the ocean? Zandile “Zandi” Ndhlovu story is one such story, and it is a great honor to share the news that Zandile has become an 11th Hour Racing ambassador.
Zandi joins the 12-strong cohort of 11th Hour Racing’s ambassadors – a community of athletes and creators who act as change makers and use their influence to rally fans and peers to act for the ocean. Each ambassador has the opportunity to work on an ocean restoration project with an organization of their choice, supported by 11th Hour Racing.
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.
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.