Watch the start of the Route du Rhum
Live on YouTube tomorrow from 12:50pm CET (11:50am UTC).
Francesca Clapcich - a stellar first season in IMOCA
With one or two notable exceptions, it is unusual for someone to come into the IMOCA Class and then top the rankings at the first time of asking, but that is what the Italian-American skipper of 11th Hour Racing has achieved this season as she goes into the final race of the year.
The Ocean Race Atlantic: Day Six 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 on Day 6 of The Ocean Race Atlantic
The Ocean Race Atlantic: Day Five Report
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 …
The Ocean Race Atlantic: Day Four Report
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.”
The Ocean Race Atlantic: Day Three Report
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.
The Ocean Race Atlantic: Day One Report
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.
Follow the start of The Ocean Race Atlantic
Tuesday, September 1 - 12:00 EDT / 18:00 CEST / 16:00 UTC: the fleet departs Brooklyn Bridge Marina, New York. Join us live!
Racing Into a New Era: The Ocean Race Atlantic and what a 50/50 Crew really means
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.
Vendée Arctique | Day 6 Report
Day 6 and the co-skipper Alberto Bona gives his view on Francesca’s Vendée Arctique race so far
Francesca Clapcich ready to race to the Arctic Circle
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.
How to qualify for the Vendée Globe… And compete in the IMOCA Globe Series
The Vendée Globe has long been a dream of mine - racing solo, non-stop, around the world.
Clapcich finishes 1000 Race in fifth place and qualifies for the Vendée Arctique
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.
Day 5 Race Report: hard on the wind on the final leg up to Concarneau
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 …
Day 4 Race Update: “Send some wind, please, because that’s what we need ..!”
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 Race Report: Francesca takes the direct route
Day 3 of the 1000 Race and Francesca has chosen the direct route, taking the lead on the tracker. But will it pay off?
Day 2 Race Report: small gains overnight
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.
Light air and patience for the start of the 1000 Race
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…
Follow the start of the 1000 Race
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).
Francesca Clapcich unveils her crew on 11th Hour Racing for The Ocean Race Atlantic
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.
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