Can’t vote? You still have a voice.
The US election is under one month away but I am not (yet) legally entitled to cast my vote. Should I just shut up and put up with it? Or is there something else I can be doing?
Francesca answers your questions …
Francesca shares more on what her BELIEVE, BELONG, ACHIEVE campaign means to her and why she would love you to get involved.
BELIEVE, BELONG, ACHIEVE is launched!
September 10, 2024 is a big day for me. I'm launching my new social and climate justice campaign with 11th Hour Racing - creating solutions together
Press release: BBA campaign launch
Read the official press release from Francesca Clapcich and 11th Hour Racing about the launch of their BELIEVE, BELONG, ACHIEVE campaign
Off racing once again …
Tomorrow, Friday, August 16, 2024 I'll be setting sail. Again.
It takes a lot of organization and the unwavering support of incredible people to manage multiple projects, travel, and training.
It takes a village…
I’m writing this on an airplane back to the US in a brief moment of quietness. I’m taking my daughter Harriet to stay with her Grandma while her Mom, Sally, is working in France for the US Sailing…
A message to my daughter, Harriet, on turning two
It was my daughter's second birthday recently, and I was in France with UpWind by MerConcept. It's always hard to be away from my
The journey is starting, heading in right direction!
Francesca takes a look back on the first Act of the Ocean Fifty Series in Saint-Malo and looks forward to Act Two
Francesca awarded special honor by FIV
In recognition of her achievements in sailing and becoming the first Italian to win The Ocean Race - Francesca was awarded the Jury’s special award
Destination Florence: on stage with Womanzeta!
Risk versus reward! A quick trip to Florence, Italy, to share my story with the women of Womenzeta!
Italian Sailor of the Year: Vote now!
Francesca has been nominated not just for one but TWO Italian Sailor of the Year awards - get voting now!
First-ever UpWind squad announced
The first ever sailing squad for UpWind by MerConcept has been announced …
The UpWind selection begins!
The selection process for the UpWind by MerConcept squad is about to begin … hear the latest from Francesca
Frankie joins the ranks of EcoAthletes
EcoAthletes is a non-profit which supports professional and college athletes to use their voice around the #ClimateComeback
My ultimate ambition: the Vendée Globe
Francesca’s dream is to race solo, non-stop around the world in the Vendee Globe - the pinnacle of offshore sailing
Hanging with junior sailors in San Diego
Having the chance to meet and get involved with the next generation of sailors is always motivating.
UpWind is Go! Have you applied?
Have you applied yet to join the UpWind by MerConcept training program for female offshore multihull sailors?
I’m the new skipper for UpWind by MerConcept
MerConcept have launched today UpWind and I’m going to be the skipper for their Ocean Fifty campaign.
11th Hour Racing to power Francesca!
11th Hour Racing to sponsor Francesca Clapcich who will join its global initiatives for a more inclusive and sustainable future.