American Team 11th Hour Racing Wins Around-the-World Ocean Race, First US Victory in Race History
- th Hour Racing Team was awarded points after their boat was damaged, giving them the lead to win the race.
- This is the first time an American team has won the around-the-world Ocean Race.
- The team overcame challenges like crashes, injuries and boat damage to achieve victory.
- The win aligns with 11th Hour Racing's mission to promote ocean health and sustainability.
- The race is considered the most difficult sailing race in the world, spanning 45,000 nautical miles.