The Ocean Race

For years, Helly Hansen has been a trusted partner of #TheOceanRace, providing the gear our sailors rely on in some of the world’s most extreme conditions. With our partnership extended for another seven years, their continued focus on performance and innovation ensures we’re ready for what lies ahead. In their recent blog, #HellyHansen dives into the details of our collaboration - sharing how their gear is designed to perform at the highest level while supporting our shared commitment to protecting the ocean. 👉 Take a look: https://lnkd.in/gGvVUGP6

🎙️ A must-listen! Really nice podcast episode between Rosalin Kuiper and Boris Herrmann mid-Vendée Globe. Boris opens up about transforming frustration into gratitude and finding strength in small wins - drawing parallels to moments from #TheOceanRace, but this time, he’s facing it solo. Discover his coping strategies and how he’s tackling these challenges head-on. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dbSk2fEs

Congratulations to Ripples of Change Rhode Island! 🎉 Our 2023 #GenerationOcean competition winners have been named one of the TOP 10 finalists for the Best Student SDG Project at the Reimagine QS ImpACT Awards 2024. This recognition comes from over 300 global applications, highlighting their commitment to #ocean #conservation. Earlier this year, Ripples of Change RI presented their project and advocacy work to the Rhode Island Legislature’s Plastic Bottle Waste Commission, demonstrating how learning can inspire action and drive change. The winners will be announced on 13th December at the #ReimagineConference in #London. 👉 Stay tuned and join us in celebrating these young ocean advocates! In the meantime, check out the Ripples of Change RI Instagram page: https://shorturl.at/wWqBT QS Quacquarelli Symonds 📸 Sailing Energy #TheOceanRace #GenerationOcean #YouthImpact #SDGs

What an eventful week it’s been in Alicante! 🙌 This week, The Ocean Race hosted the Stakeholder Conference and The Ocean Race Summit Alicante, two events dedicated to restoring our ocean and preparing for #TheOceanRaceEurope 2025 under the theme "#ConnectingEurope." We were privileged to welcome global leaders, change-makers, and experts, including: Filip Radulovic, Minister of Maritime Affairs, Montenegro. Elisabetta Balzi, Head of Unit at the European Commission for Healthy Oceans & Seas Mission Ocean.Vanessa Butani, Head of Sustainability, Volvo Cars. Patricia Ricard, Chairwoman, Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute. Theresa Zabell - OLY 🥇🥇, 2x Olympic Champion and Founder of Fundation ecomar. Carrie Ask, CEO, Helly Hansen. Damian Foxall, Sailor, Co- founder Marine Mammal Advisory Group, and Managing Director of the sustainability consultancy Foxall Munro Ltd. Per-Arne Hjelmborn, Ambassador of Sweden to Spain... And many more incredible voices driving action for #OceanHealth. Thank you to everyone who joined us this week, including Arianna Liconti, for hosting with such passion and insight. 🫶 Let’s continue to keep the momentum alive - one mission, one solution, one ocean. 💪 #RacingForTheOcean #MissionOcean

Some moments in #TheOceanRace stay with us forever. A decade ago, #TeamVestas Wind faced one such night – a dramatic chapter in the Race’s history. While navigating the Indian Ocean, their VO65 struck the hidden Cargados Carajos Shoals, bringing their journey to a sudden halt. 9 sailors. A stranded boat. Hours of teamwork and calm determination to ensure everyone’s safety. By sunrise, the crew was rescued – shaken, but thankfully unharmed. This moment remains a powerful reminder of the ocean’s unpredictability and the resilience of those who dare to race it. In The Ocean Race, the sea is the ultimate challenge – awe-inspiring and unforgettable. 📷 Brian Carlin / Team Vestas Wind

🚀 IMOCA boats are smashing speed limits like never before! Sébastien Simon clocked an unbelievable 615 nautical miles solo in 24 hours aboard Groupe Dubreuil - formerly 11th Hour Racing Team's Mālama! 🔥 Simon Fisher, 11th Hour Racing Team's navigator, during The Ocean Race 2022-23, is in awe: "It’s incredible to see these numbers! We knew the boat was fast, but 600+ miles solo? That’s next level." Innovation, skill, and relentless drive are pushing the IMOCA class to new heights. How much further can they go?  👉 Read more: https://shorturl.at/Cv2Sd #IMOCA #SpeedRecords #OffshoreRacing #TheOceanRace #VendeeGlobe

🚨 New Data from #TheOceanRace shows Europe is home to three of the world’s top five hotspots for marine microplastic pollution. Sailors collected water samples across 60,000km during the 2022-23 Race, revealing microplastics everywhere – even in the most remote waters. Some of the highest concentrations were found near the English Channel, the Balearic Sea, and South Africa, with over 17,000 particles per cubic metre. The details are alarming: 71% of these plastics were microfibers, which are the same type shed from washing machines, dryers, fishing gear, and discarded textiles. These particles, as tiny as 0.03mm, can infiltrate marine life, our food, and even human cells. It’s time to act. As global leaders meet this week to draft laws on plastic pollution, this data highlights the urgent need for action. 💡 Science is shining a light. Let’s use it to turn the tide. 👉 Read more: https://shorturl.at/CkB3O University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences I MINKE Project UNEP-WCMC I National Oceanography Centre #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #INC5

At the recent The Ocean Race Summit in Alicante, we announced two new Volvo For Life Fund initiatives aimed at restoring coastal health.     Together with The Nature Conservancy and the University of Gothenburg, we aim to help preserve and restore biodiversity along coastal landscapes in two different parts of the world.     In the Indian Sundarbans we will focus on mangrove restoration together with the Nature Conservancy. The Indian Sundarbans is one of the world’s largest mangrove forests, providing a critical habitat for vulnerable species, including the Bengal tiger, and benefitting local communities with livelihood options and freshwater supply, which often gets contaminated and sees increased salinity due to floods.     And in Hakefjorden on Sweden’s West Coast, close to our corporate headquarters, we will help to restore eelgrass. We hope that these new collaborations will have long-reaching positive impacts on the biodiversity, natural ecosystems and population in these areas.    As I’ve said before, at Volvo Cars we believe that sustainability is about more than reducing CO2. Coastal health is deeply important to us as a company rooted in Gothenburg, and we’re determined to make a lasting impact on biodiversity and local communities.   Let’s drive change together.

Exciting news from #TheOceanRace Summit Alicante! Today, Volvo Cars, a Premier Partner of The Ocean Race, announced two transformative coastal health initiatives under the #VolvoForLifeFund, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the University of Gothenburg. These initiatives mark another step in our shared mission to champion ocean health and create a sustainable future. We're proud to see partners like #VolvoCars working towards preserving #biodiversity and supporting coastal communities. As Volvo Cars Head of Global Sustainability, Vanessa Butani, stated: "The health of our oceans and coasts is vital for biodiversity, climate stability, and the livelihoods of millions. Sustainability is about more than CO2 - it’s about restoring and protecting ecosystems.” A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the #Summit as we continue to drive action for a healthier blue planet. 🙏 #RacingForTheOcean

📍 Today, at our Race HQ in #Alicante, Spain, we brought together teams, host cities, partners, and sailors for a Stakeholder #Conference to shape the future of #TheOceanRaceEurope 2025 and strengthen our commitment to #sustainability and ocean health. Race Chairman Richard Brisius opened with stories of persistence, family, and our deep connection to the ocean - values that define our race. From unforgettable moments of past editions and tales of challenges and triumphs, he reminded us of the legacy we share: the adventure, the competition, and the commitment to ocean health that unites us as a resilient ocean community. Representatives from teams, host cities and partners contributed to the programme by sharing plans and ambitions for how we can collaborate in the months and years ahead. More than a race, #TheOceanRace is a platform for the protection and restoration of ocean health. With 70% of global biodiversity lost in just 50 years, we are driven to leave a legacy of change - for our planet, our children, and the future of the ocean. Here’s to the journey ahead and the legacy we continue to build together. Thank you to our partners, host cities, and the sailors and teams who joined us today! 🙏 GVA Alicante Puerto de Salida #RacingForTheOcean #ConnectingEurope