After losing the lead to DMG Mori Global One yesterday, both 11th Hour Racing and United by the Ocean have made big gains again on Day 6 of The Ocean Race Atlantic

Often in sailing it is said that the “rich get richer” - the leading boat keeps increasing its margin over its pursuers. This is not the case today …

Life onboard is incredibly tough for Francesca, Alberto, Will, Elodie, and Julien, our onboard reporter who shared, “The first three days of the race feel like they’ve taken a week.”

It’s a fast and furious ride as the team take the lead for the first time in the race, with the boat smashing along in the Gulf Stream at over 30 knots.

Thunder and lightening was very very frightening on the first night of The Ocean Race Atlantic, but apart from a small power outage, all is fine onboard 11th Hour Racing.

Tuesday, September 1 - 12:00 EDT / 18:00 CEST / 16:00 UTC: the fleet departs Brooklyn Bridge Marina, New York. Join us live!

On September 1, we’ll set off from New York on The Ocean Race Atlantic, racing to Lorient in France. It will be the first fully crewed race for our team and I'll have three really strong sailors and one onboard reporter right by my side. 

Day 6 and the co-skipper Alberto Bona gives his view on Francesca’s Vendée Arctique race so far

On June 7, 2026, Italian-American offshore sailor Francesca Clapcich will take the start of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne onboard her 60-foot foiling IMOCA 11th Hour Racing.

The Vendée Globe has long been a dream of mine - racing solo, non-stop, around the world.

Italian-American offshore sailor Francesca Clapcich has finished her first solo IMOCA  race in fifth place, after a five day, light-wind battle around the Bay of Biscay.

With just 140 miles to go to the end of Francesca’s first ever solo IMOCA race and life is uncomfortable onboard but the end is in sight …

As Day 4 dawns for Francesca Clapcich in the 1000 Race, it’s been a frustrating night with zero wind … the only upside is she’s been able to get some good rest.

Day 3 of the 1000 Race and Francesca has chosen the direct route, taking the lead on the tracker. But will it pay off?

It’s Day 2 of the 1000 Race and small gains overnight has seen Francesca move from 6th into 5th place as the seven-strong fleet approach the Fastnet Rock, southwest of Ireland.

Frankie will take the start tomorrow at 12:00 local (10:00 UTC) of the 1000 Race and the first challenge won't be wind, it will be the absence of it…

This Sunday, Francesca lines up for the 1000 Race, her first ever solo race on an IMOCA. Seven boats will set off from Port-la-Forêt in Brittany, France, heading out on a 1,200 nautical mile loop in the Bay of Biscay. Here's how to follow the start, on Sunday at 12:00 CEST (UTC+1).

Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has revealed its international line-up to take on The Ocean Race Atlantic from New York, USA to Lorient, France this summer. 

Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has unveiled its bold new racing livery after a four month winter refit. The striking new branding on the 60-foot sail boat has been created by Italian award-winning duo Van Orton Design - twin brothers Stefano and Marco Schiavon.

The 2026 racing calendar has been revealed! Four races, all based around the Atlantic Ocean, three solo and one fully crewed. It’s going to be a busy year for everyone in Team Frankie!