AtlanticChallenge Articles
That truth sits at the heart of a newly announced partnership, with 11th Hour Racing confirmed as the official Impact Partner of The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026. It is a collaboration rooted not in slogans, but in more than a decade of measurable action — advancing ocean science, sustainability, literacy, and equity across one of sailing’s most influential platforms.
As The Ocean Race prepares to launch its new transatlantic Atlantic race in September 2026, this partnership signals a clear intention: to use elite offshore racing not just as a contest of performance, but as a catalyst for lasting change.
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Racing the Atlantic. Respecting the ocean. Redefining the future.
31-01-2026
Yes, every yacht racing under IRC has a theoretical shot at glory. Yes, the leaderboard will matter. But for many crews lining up in Marina Lanzarote this January, the race west is about something else entirely: shared dreams, first crossings, family bonds, youthful curiosity and the quiet satisfaction of racing an ocean under sail.
This is the human fleet — and it is every bit as compelling as the sharp end.
21-01-2026
The RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association and the Yacht Club de France will set sail from Marina Lanzarote on 11 January 2026.
06-09-2025