First Italian to win The Ocean Race Skippers US Team in Atlantic Sprint!

History maker, ocean racer, and team leader. After becoming the first Italian to win The Ocean Race in 2023, Francesca "Frankie" Clapcich is taking on a brand-new challenge at the helm of Team Francesca Clapcich powered by @11thHourRacing . Combining elite performance with an uncompromising commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in sailing, Frankie and her crew are ready to push limits in the North Atlantic. MEET THE CREW: 🇺🇸🇮🇹 Francesca Clapcich – Skipper 🇮🇹 Alberto Bona – Co-Skipper 🇨🇭 Élodie-Jane Mettraux – Crew 🇬🇧 Will Harris – Crew 🇫🇷 Julien Champolion – Onboard Reporter (OBR) 🔴 DON'T MISS THE LIVE ACTION: 🎬 Live Departure from NY: 1 September at 18:00 CEST (Europe) / 12:00 EDT (NY/USA) right here on our YouTube! 📺 Daily Onboard Live Show: Tune in daily for a 30-minute show featuring the fleet at 17:00 CEST (Europe) / 11:00 EDT (NY/USA) on our YouTube. 🌍 Watch The Ocean Race Atlantic – New York to Lorient | Live & Free on DAZN Worldwide | 1 September Don’t forget to subscribe for more The Ocean Race: https://goo.gl/BzBCwU Check out our full video catalogue: https://goo.gl/nrB9ay Like The Ocean Race on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoceanrace/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theoceanrace/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoceanrace/ Read More: http://www.theoceanrace.com