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!

I am not going to share sailing stats, racing updates, or performance KPIs but an open letter for people to take and bring closer to their heart and find some introspection as we head into the holiday season

Will Harris shares his thoughts on what’s next for the 11th Hour Racing IMOCA, the challenges of hand-steering versus auto-pilot, and taking the learnings from this first race for the team forward into Francesca’s Vendée Globe campaign.

Co-skipper Will Harris shares his reflections on a race well sailed! With a top five finish as their goal before the start, the second placed in the Transat Café L’OR was a boost, thanks to preparation and sailing their own race.

A few days after the end of the Transat Café L’OR and Francesca has sat down to share what went through her mind at the start, her emotions at the finish, and what the next few months will bring.

Francesca and Will take second place in the double-handed sprint across the Atlantic, the Transat Café L’OR, finishing in 12 days, 1 hour, 32 minutes, and 46 seconds, 5 hours 47 minutes behind the winners, Charal.

The last day of the Transat Café L’OR and Francesca and Will are just 130 miles from Fort-de-France, Martinique. Just keep pushing is their motto - and the focus is on keeping the boat safe all the way to the finish line.

With 600 miles to go to the finish of the Transat Café L’OR in Martinique and the fight is on for the podium positions. Frankie and Will are hand-steering to squeeze the maximum speed out of the boat.