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.

Getting into the rhythm 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…

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).

On May 3, 2026, Italian-American offshore sailor, Francesca Clapcich, will take the start of the 1000 Race - her very first solo race on an IMOCA.

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 is today announcing the full launch of its 2026 Purpose Program - a structured, action-oriented commitment to transforming diversity, belonging, and high performance in sailing.

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 Magenta Project and 11th Hour Racing published the 2x25 Review - a comprehensive global survey of gender equity and inclusion across sailing and the marine industry.

Since November 28, our 60-foot IMOCA 11th Hour Racing has been living to a different rhythm. No big Atlantic swells or whistling winds, just the steady hum of tools inside the team shed in Lorient.

Coming back to my home country after so much time spent away or at sea is always an amazing experience, one that reconnects me with my roots in the most unexpected ways.

Super stoked to announce that Alberto Bona has joined as Co-Skipper and Sailing Performance Manager. Albi has years of offshore sailing experience and will strengthen the technical and sporting leadership of our campaign.

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.