The Ocean Race

1899, LLC, Awarded Concessions Contract for 2024 Summer Season at Easton's Beach

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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NEWPORT, R.I., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1899, LLC (now doing business as The Heritage Restaurant Group) is pleased to announce that at tonight's Newport City Council meeting, 1899 was awarded the concessions contract for the 2024 summer season at Easton's Beach.

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  • NEWPORT, R.I., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1899, LLC (now doing business as The Heritage Restaurant Group) is pleased to announce that at tonight's Newport City Council meeting, 1899 was awarded the concessions contract for the 2024 summer season at Easton's Beach.
  • Since beginning operations in 2017, 1899 has grown exponentially with an average of 65 year-round employees, which swells to more than 200 employees during the summer season.
  • All of 1899's employees, both seasonal and year-round, live in the greater Newport County area.
  • However, after further city-mandated feasibility studies, the City concluded that a majority of the beach structures and amenities would need to be demolished and replaced, including those providing concessions.

11th Hour Racing Supports Sail Newport to Create Rhode Island's Free After-School Sailing Program for Newport Public Schools

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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NEWPORT, R.I., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 11th Hour Racing announced today its sponsorship of The Ocean Race Newport Stopover as co-host with Sail Newport and the State of Rhode Island. 11th Hour Racing provided $300,000 to expand Sail Newport's educational programming starting with the recent addition of a new Thompson Middle School Marine Exploration Program. The after-school program is currently piloted with sixth and seventh-grade students; it uses sailing and powerboating to teach science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) lessons.

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  • NEWPORT, R.I., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 11th Hour Racing announced today its sponsorship of The Ocean Race Newport Stopover as co-host with Sail Newport and the State of Rhode Island.
  • 11th Hour Racing provided $300,000 to expand Sail Newport's educational programming starting with the recent addition of a new Thompson Middle School Marine Exploration Program.
  • Underscoring its mission to promote collaborative change for the ocean, 11th Hour Racing chose to commemorate The Ocean Race's third visit to Newport, R.I. by expanding public access to Narragansett Bay.
  • "Our students have one of the most unique experiential learning opportunities available in education with the programs that 11th Hour Racing supports for the public school community through Sail Newport.

The Ocean Race, Virtual Regatta and Accenture Launch Metaverse Experience

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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The Ocean Race launched a metaverse experience pilot today with Virtual Regatta and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to engage fans and businesses in a new way with the world-renowned, global yacht race.

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  • The Ocean Race launched a metaverse experience pilot today with Virtual Regatta and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to engage fans and businesses in a new way with the world-renowned, global yacht race.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230328005020/en/
    Aerial view of The Ocean Race, Virtual Regatta and Accenture metaverse experience.
  • “We are entering the metaverse and our collaboration with Virtual Regatta and Accenture because we are explorers and pioneers,” said Richard Brisius, race chairman of The Ocean Race.
  • The Ocean Race metaverse pilot experience, in collaboration with Virtual Regatta and Accenture, will be available to users on a limited basis starting with the last week of Leg 3 of the race from Cape Town to Itajaí, Brazil.

ESAOTE S.p.A. gets on board with "The Ocean Race: Genova, the Grand Finale".

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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In 2023 The Ocean Race, the most extraordinary ocean regatta, turns 50 and for the first time in history, it will arrive in Italy – in Genoa – after about 32,000 miles and six stages.

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  • In 2023 The Ocean Race, the most extraordinary ocean regatta, turns 50 and for the first time in history, it will arrive in Italy – in Genoa – after about 32,000 miles and six stages.
  • "It's natural for Esaote to identify ourselves with the values that have led Genoa to commit to featuring in this incredible regatta.
  • "These values form part of our actions at Esaote, an international company based in Genova and an ambassador of Made in Italy.
  • With these messages, we're proud to get on board of "The Ocean Race: Genova, the Grand Finale" and be part of its journey round the world."

ESAOTE S.p.A. gets on board with "The Ocean Race: Genova, the Grand Finale".

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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In 2023 The Ocean Race, the most extraordinary ocean regatta, turns 50 and for the first time in history, it will arrive in Italy – in Genoa – after about 32,000 miles and six stages.

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  • In 2023 The Ocean Race, the most extraordinary ocean regatta, turns 50 and for the first time in history, it will arrive in Italy – in Genoa – after about 32,000 miles and six stages.
  • "It's natural for Esaote to identify ourselves with the values that have led Genoa to commit to featuring in this incredible regatta.
  • "These values form part of our actions at Esaote, an international company based in Genova and an ambassador of Made in Italy.
  • With these messages, we're proud to get on board of "The Ocean Race: Genova, the Grand Finale" and be part of its journey round the world."

Sailing: Ocean Race, Yacht Club de Monaco returns to the legendary fully crewed offshore race with Malizia-Seaexplorer

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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The former Whitbread Round The World Race continues to thrill 50 years after it first launched.

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  • The former Whitbread Round The World Race continues to thrill 50 years after it first launched.
  • For YCM’s Boris Herrmann it’s his first crack at this iconic race in his career.
  • Having left the yard last July, the brand new 60-footer already has a taste for offshore having competed in the Route du Rhum.
  • “The boat’s designed for the Vendée Globe, so solo sailing, but also with crew for The Ocean Race.

Holcim’s GO CIRCULAR ready to set sail in The Ocean Race

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Sunday, January 22, 2023
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With GO CIRCULAR, Holcim is circumnavigating the world to preserve our oceans with a call to action to accelerate the shift to circular living.

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  • With GO CIRCULAR, Holcim is circumnavigating the world to preserve our oceans with a call to action to accelerate the shift to circular living.
  • The team Holcim-PRB crew is led by French skipper Kevin Escoffier, who was a crew member of The Ocean Race winning team in its last edition in 2018.
  • Phil Lawrence, Race Director of The Ocean Race: "As The Ocean Race is about to start its 50th anniversary jubilee race, it’s exciting to see new partners like Holcim supporting teams with ambitious sporting and sustainability goals.
  • At the christening of GO CIRCULAR in Alicante, Nollaig Forrest, Holcim Group Head of Communications said: “Holcim is excited to go on its first Round-the-World regatta with the Ocean Race.

Yachting: At the Yacht Club de Monaco the YCM Awards - Trophée Credit Suisse ceremony

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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The Yacht Club de Monaco gathered for the traditional winter cocktail party at the presence of his President H.S.H.

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  • The Yacht Club de Monaco gathered for the traditional winter cocktail party at the presence of his President H.S.H.
  • "It's an occasion for different generations to share their passion of the sea and everyone has its own way to living that passion.
  • In 2022, YCM was also active offshore with two members on the start of the 12th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe.
  • The celebration allowed them to be honored at the YCM Awards – Credit Suisse Trophy.

Holcim enters offshore yacht racing with GO CIRCULAR

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Holcim enters offshore yacht racing with the launch of its first IMOCA race boat in Lorient, France on a mission to GO CIRCULAR.

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  • Holcim enters offshore yacht racing with the launch of its first IMOCA race boat in Lorient, France on a mission to GO CIRCULAR.
  • Now with Holcim on board were taking the adventure to new international heights with GO CIRCULAR and The Ocean Race.
  • With GO CIRCULAR, we are calling for a shift towards more circular living to protect our precious ecosystems.
  • On land Holcim is engaging with urban leaders around the world with its Circular Cities Barometer to fast track progress towards circular cities.

DOLE SUNSHINE COMPANY JOINS FORCES WITH THE OCEAN RACE FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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SINGAPORE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) today announced a partnership with The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport and leader in sports sustainability, to help shine a light on the critical issues affecting our ocean's health. Kicking off just after World Ocean Day 2022, celebrated on June 8, the collaboration will support DSC's efforts toward net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and zero fossil-based plastic packaging by 2025. The partnership will raise awareness of threats to the ocean, the critical role organizations and individuals play in keeping it (and themselves) healthy and help drive action for a better planet.

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  • As a Positive Change Partner of The Ocean Race, DSC will play a role in ongoing sustainability initiatives developed in collaboration with founding partner 11th Hour Racing, such as The Ocean Race Summits.
  • "We are happy to welcome DSC, a company that is taking a leadership position in sustainability with The Ocean Race family," said Richard Brisius, Race Chairman of The Ocean Race.
  • The name Dole Sunshine Company is used to represent the global interests and combined efforts of Dole Asia Holdings, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh.
  • Dole Sunshine Company is not an actual business entity and does not operate as such in any country or region.