By Francesca Clapcich
20/03/2025 - 13:55

Francesca Clapcich launches bid for 2028 Vendée Globe

Double Olympian and round-the-world sailor, Francesca Clapcich, along with her Title Sponsor 11th Hour Racing, have announced their ambition to see the Italian American on the startline of the 2028 Vendée Globe.

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By Francesca Clapcich
13/03/2025 - 18:23

Francesca Clapcich in partnership with Leeds Beckett University

Double Olympian and round-the-world sailor, Francesca Clapcich (ITA/USA), has announced a groundbreaking research partnership with the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University in the UK

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By Francesca Clapcich
12/12/2024 - 18:58

Into the Roar: a sailor's love affair with the Southern Ocean

Going into the Southern Ocean is something that a lot of sailors dream of: we fear it, we love it, we also loathe it.

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By Francesca Clapcich
05/12/2024 - 19:17

2024 with UpWind by MerConcept wraps up, bring on 2025

As the first season of Upwind by MerConcept has come to an end, I finally have a moment back home in the mountains in Park City, UT, USA to reflect on what an incredible year it has been.

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Pro athlete Francesca Clapcich and 11th Hour Racing announce launch of campaign to foster belonging and drive climate justice
By Francesca Clapcich
10/09/2024 - 20:12

Francesca Clapcich and 11th Hour announce of campaign to drive climate justice

Professional athlete and record-breaking sailor, Francesca Clapcich, launches BELIEVE, BELONG, ACHIEVE, a global campaign with partner 11th Hour Racing to foster belonging and drive climate justice

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