The Ocean Race - 11th Hour Racing Team reveals plans for 2022

11th Hour Racing Team has announced it plans and schedule for 2022 building towards the start of The Ocean Race.

Two transatlantic crossings, extended time in the USA, and plenty of training in preparation for The Ocean Race 2022-23 – the upcoming 12 months will be busy at 11th Hour Racing Team!

After a packed double-handed race schedule with two boats in 2021, it’s time to switch gears and focus on our main goal: The Ocean Race 2022-23. With the recently announced race schedule and the start date of January 15 confirmed, we have a little under 12 months to go until Mālama is set to cross the start line in Alicante, Spain.

Plenty training is on the menu for 2022, mostly run out of our French base in Port-la-Forêt, Brittany, France.

“2022 is our year for testing reliability and pushing performance,” commented Mark Towill, 11th Hour Racing Team CEO. “We have the newest boat in the IMOCA fleet, and the first that is specifically designed for crewed racing.

"The Ocean Race will be an unforgiving 31,700 nautical mile [36,500 miles or 58,700 kilometers] marathon around the planet. We need to ensure that no stone is unturned in our quest for success.”

Read the full story on the team website here

www.theoceanrace.com

Cover photo © Amory Ross / 11th Hour Racing