The DRAMATIC Journey to Newport | Leg 4 Highlights | The Ocean Race
5/17/23
Race
It was a truly nail-biting Leg that gave us plenty of twists and turns, including the dismasts of Team Holcim-PRB and GUYOT environnement - Team Europe.
Catch all the highlights from Leg 4 which saw 11th Hour Racing Team win their home waters of Newport!
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28.04Girl power in IMOCA - an early season all-female training session catches the eye…The first IMOCA skippers to go out training together in preparation for a busy schedule of races in 2026 were three of the most high profile women in the fleet - Elodie Bonafous and Violette Dorange of France and the Italian-American skipper Francesca Clapcich.…10.04The Foussier Group continues its commitment alongside Sébastien Marsset…The Foussier Group today confirms the continuation of its commitment as title partner of Sébastien Marsset’s IMOCA for the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe 2026. This partnership reaffirms a model of “efficient sobriety” and a strong social commitment to inclusion.…29.03Canada Ocean Racing's winter refits and personal preparation for Scott: Building the foundations for what’s ahead…Over the winter, while the boat has been in refit, Scott Shawyer, president and skipper of Canada Ocean Racing, hasn’t stood still.…25.03Team Francesca Clapcich unveils bold new visual identity ahead of 2026 offshore race season…Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has unveiled its bold new racing livery after a four month winter refit.…23.03A second Japanese around the world: An international and multicultural program…And that makes two! Japanese skipper Masa Suzuki is launching his Vendée Globe 2028 campaign at the helm of a 2006 daggerboard IMOCA, “Milai 22.” He will be the second Japanese sailor to take on the challenge of sailing solo around the world non-stop. But what truly defines Masa Suzuki’s sporting project is his desire to bring cultures together — and even break down the barriers between them.…18.02A New IMOCA - Boris’ Vision…Five months before launch, Team Malizia is putting all their efforts into building a new IMOCA boat made to tackle the toughest offshore races.…
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4.28.26
Girl power in IMOCA - an early season all-female training session catches the eye
The first IMOCA skippers to go out training together in preparation for a busy schedule of races in 2026 were three of the most high profile women in the fleet - Elodie Bonafous and Violette Dorange of France and the Ita…
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4.23.26
IMOCA Virtual Series: IMOCA and Virtual Regatta launch the 2026 season of the official offshore virt…
IMOCA and Virtual Regatta announce the renewal of their partnership around the IMOCA Virtual Series, the official virtual offshore racing championship of the IMOCA Class. Both partners are committing to a new season, con…
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