This week UpWindbyMerConcept's newly refitted #OceanFifty splashed down in Concarneau 🇫🇷 as they announced 16 candidates that have been shortlisted to train for the 2024 racing season!

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Trees are cool! 🌲 Check out how scientists found that parts of the southeastern and central U.S. haven’t warmed as much as the rest of the country, and #reforestation could be partially responsible for this “warming hole.”

Scientific American scientificamerican.com/article/succes…

💥 Our grant application closes on March 31.

We support #nonprofit organizations worldwide that are advancing solutions and practices that protect and restore the health of the ocean and make coastal communities more #sustainable .

Learn more & apply 💙 11thhourracing.org/stories/11th-h…

Tonight at 8:30 PM your local time, join the global #EarthHour movement by turning off your lights for one hour. This simple action reduces energy usage and highlights the importance of planet health 🌏

#BiggestHourForEarth

The water cycle explained: how water shapes the planet we live on! 🌍

Water is intrinsic to every aspect of life.

💧shapedbywater.11thhourracing.org/article/the-wa…

#WorldWaterDay

⛵ Yachting World celebrates 10 women who are driving success in competitive #sailing , including Francesca Clapcich - skipper of the UpWindbyMerConcept project to give women sailors more offshore multihull racing opportunities in the #OceanFifty class.
yachtingworld.com/features/10-wo…

Welcome to the family Agog!

This new philanthropic organization will focus on helping creators and nonprofit leaders use extended reality (XR) technologies to spur positive social change.

🌎 EcoWatch shares this study, showing several areas worldwide that are likely to see record-setting average surface air temperatures as a result of #ElNiño until June 2024.
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Our co-founder Wendy Schmidt has been named to the Chronicle 50 list of the most generous philanthropists. Read more about her approach to #philanthropy .

The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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🏅 From the shores of Italy to the peaks of Park City! 🏔️ Dive into the inspiring journey of Francesca Clapcich, a two-time #Olympian who pushes boundaries to chase her dreams.

TownLift townlift.com/2024/02/how-on…

March 3, 2023: #ResearchVessel Falkor (too) embarked on its inaugural year of science. Check out #OceanWatch , a film showcasing international teams of scientists & engineers who studied ecosystems & documented biodiversity Happy anniversary, #FalkorToo !
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In an exclusive interview with #11thHourRacing , Ian Urbina delves into how he and his team at #TheOutlawOceanProject meticulously and transparently approach their investigations. Investigations may span several years before uncovering the truth. 11thhourracing.org/stories/beyond…

🎶 The Newport Festivals Foundation donated instruments to three schools in #NewportRI - bringing its total to 636 donated instruments since 2019!

🌊 🙌 Newport Festivals Foundation runs and operates Newport Folk Fest & Newport Jazz Fest in our City by the Sea.

What's Up Newp whatsupnewp.com/2024/02/newpor…

We're honored to welcome Killer Mike to the Fort this summer. On his behalf, Newport Festivals Foundation has made a grant to Music on the Inside which works with musicians to bring the transformative power of music education, mentorship, & hope to those incarcerated or facing challenges of reentry.

🌱 Dive into the truth about #composting with Black Earth Compost's Founder, Conor Miller!

Read our exclusive interview busting common myths that might be stopping you from elevating your sustainability goals 💪

#sustainableliving #sdgs 11thhourracing.org/stories/compos…

Francesca Clapcich is the inaugural skipper of UpWindbyMerConcept! 🚀 She will mentor the sailors and nurture the next skipper for the #OceanFifty , passing on the reins by the end of 2025 👀

⛵ Apply to race the 2024 Ocean Fifty Circuit: upwindbymerconcept.com

📸 Guillaume Gatefait

With the ultimate goal of supporting a female skipper on the startline in a multihull for the 2026 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, UpWindbyMerConcept is set to break barriers and set new standards in high-performance sailing ⛵

More from Newport Buzz!
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💗 In an exclusive piece of writing, our ambassador Liz Clark shares with us her profound love for the ocean 💗
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🇫🇷 🌊 MerConcept lance @upwindbymerconcept : le projet @classeoceanfifty qui permettra à des navigatrices de tous horizons de naviguer à haut-niveau en bénéficiant du meilleur encadrement professionnel existant : upwindbymerconcept.com🌊

We have news! 🙌 We are the Founding Sponsor of UpWindbyMerConcept to recruit, train, and support a team of six female sailors as they compete in the #OceanFifty offshore sailing circuit ⛵

Applications are open through March 24: bit.ly/3uvRpNY