{"id":373,"date":"2024-10-14T07:33:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T05:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upwindbymerconcept.com\/?p=373"},"modified":"2024-10-14T07:40:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T05:40:57","slug":"join-us-for-the-first-episode-of-upwinds-speaker-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upwindbymerconcept.com\/en\/join-us-for-the-first-episode-of-upwinds-speaker-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us for the First Episode of Upwind&#8217;s Speaker Series!"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span><strong>Let&#8217;s connect!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We are thrilled to invite you to the very first episode of our\u00a0<strong>UpWind\u00a0Speaker Series<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>October 16th at 18:00 CET<\/strong>. This monthly webinar is a\u00a0<strong>free resource<\/strong>\u00a0designed to support, inspire, and connect<\/span><span>\u00a0with our UpWind applicants and the wider sailing\u00a0\u00a0community. Whether you&#8217;re an UpWind applicant, squad member, \u00a0or just aspiring to sail and make a career out\u00a0of it, this is a unique opportunity to further your professional development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>EPISODE 1: Catch up with UPWIND BY MERCONCEPT<\/strong><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As we continue to reshape the world of ocean racing, imagining a more inclusive and welcoming sporting community, this first webinar will give you valuable insights into the journeys of two key team members from the UpWind program, offering a deep dive into their sailing experiences and career paths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Speakers:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>Francesca Clapcich<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Lead<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Michaela Robinson<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Sailor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Louis Giard<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 MerConcept Team Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>11th Hour Racing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Founding Partner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>You&#8217;ll hear firsthand from Francesca and Michaela about their career and opportunities journeys, and from Louis Giard on how the UpWind project is transforming the future of sailing. Plus, learn from\u00a0<strong>11th Hour Racing<\/strong>, our founding partner, about the values behind the project.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re part of the UpWind program or not, this is a great opportunity to learn from\u00a0inspiring figures and explore career pathways and opportunities within the world of ocean racing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>WHY ATTEND?<\/strong><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>Get Inspired<\/strong>: Learn from experienced sailors and team members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong>: Keep in touch with the UpWind community and hear about upcoming opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Expand Your Knowledge<\/strong>: Find out how you can continue to pursue your career in sailing, whether in competition or behind the scenes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdvhjIO3GwIkC0tPUGoLEflyQ0YyYFBMHyNkaTczvVms6dIqA\/viewform\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Sign up now to reserve your spot<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s connect! 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