11th Hour Racing

Our friends at Protect Our Winters have just released their latest film, "Purple Mountains: Live Free or Die, the anticipated sequel to the first film released in 2020. The film follows professional snowboarder and founder of POW, Jeremy Jones, as he returns to his New England roots where he grew up and fell in love with winter. Traveling through New Hampshire, Jeremy engages with Outdoor State members and Protect Our Winters alliance members, like Torey Lee Brooks and Elizabeth Burakowski, to understand different perspectives and motivations to act on climate, depolarize #environmental conversations, and provide a sense of unity for those who enjoy and care about the #outdoors. Through #storytelling, we work with Protect Our Winters to highlight the intrinsic connection between our mountains and ocean, emphasizing the deep connection between these environments. So, if you're a fan of playing in the snow in New England (or anywhere around the world!), then click the link below and watch the film. https://lnkd.in/evh4VtPt

We kicked off #ClimateWeekNYC by going live with New York Living???? Our ambassador Danni Washington — a science communicator and ocean advocate — is here to share simple, daily choices you can make #fortheocean PIX11

We are attending #ClimateWeekNYC as the Ocean Conservation and Waste Diversion Education sponsor of The Nest Climate Campus! ?? Join us for a presentation on The Toolbox, a suite of resources helping organizations implement sustainability across all sectors. Amy Munro and Damian Foxall will lead an in-depth discussion on climate action partnerships, featuring insights from our President, Michelle Carnevale, and Hannah Campbell-Pegg OLY of the Australian Olympic Committee. Cathleen Carr, executive director of newportFILM will also share remarks about the organization's experience using The Toolbox. The session will be emceed by #11thHourRacing ambassador Danni Washington. Register for free! https://lnkd.in/eM4efH_u ?? Mainstage, The Javits Center, 3rd floor ? Thursday, Sept. 26, 10:15-10:45 am

Ever wondered what happens to that delicious treat you couldn’t finish at your favorite #NewportRI event? Well, wonder no more! Whether it’s a lobster roll at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport Folk Festival, or a night at newportFILM, these tasty leftovers embark on an exciting journey to Black Earth Compost ?? Instead of ending up in the landfill, they’re transformed into rich compost, which nourishes the soil and helps grow healthy vegetables. Those veggies might just find their way back into a fresh lobster roll, supporting our ocean’s health in the process! We support sustainability initiatives at local events to inspire solutions for coastal communities like ours. Get involved and find a #composting service near you ?? 11thhourracing.org/closer

Don't miss 76 Days Adrift this Thursday with newportFILM! ???? Dive into the gripping survival story of Steven Callahan, stranded at sea for 76 days. Stay after for a Q&A with Executive Producer Robert F. Sennott and grab a copy of the book at the event. ?? Jane Pickens Theatre ?? 6:00 p.m. ?? Tickets

Last week, we had the incredible honor of being the presenting sponsor for the 2024 Ona Short Film Festival in Venice, Italy! We were drawn to the ONA Film Festival because, just like us, they believe in the magic of storytelling to create real change. Our time at the festival was as inspiring as it was unforgettable. With Venice’s lagoon as our backdrop, the three-day festival brought together a vibrant community of outdoor lovers and creatives. The goal? To showcase powerful stories about sports, nature, and environmental awareness that spark real-world impact. We were excited to share two of our films, including "Rhythm of Water," and to premiere our latest creation, "Between Waves," featuring Francesca Clapcich Adding to the excitement, "Rhythm of Water" snagged the award for Best Cinematography—a huge shoutout to our talented global production team who made it all possible! The trophy, made out of marble and bronze, was made by Venetian local Suri Jewelry. The bronze element is a Granseola, a local Venetian spider crab. The award's designer explained, "The Granceola is one of the Lagoon’s authentic creatures; since ancient times, Granceola has been known as the queen of Venice’s crabs. Lately, these years, we had big issues with Blue Crab, and this invasive species is causing big problems and changes in our ecosystem. I wanted to take this moment to celebrate this old Queen." We also teamed up with our friends from Protect Our Winters Italy for a lively "Sunset Talk," where we explored how storytelling can drive change. Speaking to a packed audience, we delved into our journeys as storytellers, athletes, and advocates, underscoring why our work is crucial in the race to restore ocean health. The clock is ticking—let’s act now! ?? Federico Vespignani

Our new short film is here! ?? Between Waves takes you on a journey with Francesca “Frankie” Clapcich, a professional offshore sailor, double Olympian, America's Cup competitor, and the first Italian to win The Ocean Race. She is also a?Protect Our Winters?Alliance Athlete. In this short film, Francesca Clapcich shares how she balances life as an athlete, mother, and lifelong learner while fueling her passion for sailing and the environment. Watch?#BetweenWaves?now and see how she inspires her daughter and community.

Between Waves - Official Trailer! ?? Our new short film, Between Waves, takes you on a journey with Francesca Clapcich — a professional offshore sailor, double-Olympian, America’s Cup competitor, and the first Italian to win The Ocean Race. In her own words, Francesca shares her passion for sailing and what drives her adventurous spirit. Her story is about embracing the unknown, finding freedom in nature, and using that freedom to amplify her unique voice and vision. Full film ?? 9.9.2024

We are thrilled to see the #RISchoolRecyclingProject in action at Stephen Olney Elementary, where students can now sort their #foodwaste into compost bins instead of sending it to the landfill! ?? This project, supported by our grant program, is implemented in 15 schools across #RhodeIsland and hopes to expand to 40 schools by the end of this school year. We believe they can achieve it ?? #CommunityCompost

Our #philanthropy journey began in 2013, when Sail Newport became our first grantee, receiving support to replace their old boat hoist with a greener, vegetable oil-powered one. Since then, we have funded 266 grant projects #fortheocean ?? 11 years later, that hoist is still “running like a champ,” and we’ve continued to support Sail Newport’s sailing and STEM education programs, giving more people access to sailing and their local waters. We caught up with Sail Newport's Program Director Kim Hapgood to reflect on our shared journey of sailing, sustainability, and community support in #RhodeIsland.