{"id":578,"date":"2026-04-13T16:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upwindbymerconcept.com\/?p=578"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:20:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:20:58","slug":"578","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upwindbymerconcept.com\/en\/578\/","title":{"rendered":"UpWind by MerConcept Enters a Pivotal Season with 11th Hour Racing\u2019s Continued Support"},"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\"><table class=\"x_container\" role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"x_p-sides x_center\">\n<h1><span><span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">UpWind<\/span> by MerConcept Enters a Pivotal Season with 11th Hour Racing\u2019s Continued Support<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"x_p-sides x_justify\"><span>After two years of steady progression, <span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">UpWind<\/span> by MerConcept is entering a defining phase in 2026. At its helm, French skipper Anne-Claire Le Berre, 44, from Brittany, is preparing to take on her most ambitious challenge yet: competing solo in the Route du Rhum \u2013 Destination Guadeloupe aboard an Ocean Fifty \u2014 a powerful and demanding multihull in offshore racing.<br \/>\nSailing these high-speed trimarans alone requires an exceptional level of physical endurance, technical mastery, and mental resilience. Stepping onto the start line as a solo female skipper in such a competitive multihull fleet marks a major milestone \u2014 both for &#8211;<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Upwind<\/span> by MerConcept and for the wider evolution of the sport.<br \/>\nThis new chapter was officially launched in France alongside <span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">UpWind<\/span> by MerConcept\u2019s Founding Sponsor, 11th Hour Racing, whose team spent several days immersed with the sailors and technical crew \u2014 reinforcing a shared vision built on performance, inclusion, and ocean stewardship.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1yH7UN9FKJS8ZPykmVSrtNiESUkaKsEO4\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1yH7UN9FKJS8ZPykmVSrtNiESUkaKsEO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.mail.luqi.fr\/s3_ckf_files\/a2t2p000000YUYTAA4\/BD2528_FASTNET_UPWIND_GUILLAUMEGATEFAIT_280725_100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span><a title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1yH7UN9FKJS8ZPykmVSrtNiESUkaKsEO4\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1yH7UN9FKJS8ZPykmVSrtNiESUkaKsEO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Copyright : \u00a9 Guillaume Gatefait \/\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">UpWind<\/span>\u00a0by MerConcept\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"x_full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.mail.luqi.fr\/s3_ckf_files\/a2t2p000000YUYTAA4\/image-20240209110550-2(1).png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"x_p-sides\">\n<div>\n<p><span><strong>A Pivotal Year for Impact and Representation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For 11th Hour Racing, 2026 represents more than a sporting milestone \u2014 it marks a turning point in the project\u2019s broader mission of promoting diversity, inclusion, and sustainable excellence in offshore sailing.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span>\u201cThis is the moment where the project moves from ambition to proof,\u201d\u00a0<strong>said Lorraine McKenna, sponsorship director at 11th Hour Racing<\/strong>. \u201cWhat\u2019s most powerful is not just seeing a woman on the start line of the Route du Rhum, it\u2019s the ripple effect we\u2019re now seeing across the Ocean Fifty class. Teams are evolving, habits are changing, and mixed crews are becoming standard. That kind of structural shift shows that impact is already underway, well beyond a single race.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span><strong>A Project Reaching Maturity<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Two years after its launch,\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">UpWind<\/span>\u00a0by MerConcept has reached a new level of maturity. The experience gained \u2014 particularly during the Transat Caf\u00e9 L\u2019Or \u2014 has helped structure the\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Upwind<\/span>\u00a0team and build a strong foundation.\u00a0After two seasons focused on mastering the boat in crewed configurations, the transition to solo sailing is now fully embraced.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span>\u201cThese past two years have been incredibly rich, and the Transat Caf\u00e9 L\u2019Or was a real stepping stone for the entire team,\u201d explains\u00a0<strong>Team Manager Louis Giard.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c2026 represents the culmination of the project: bringing a female skipper to compete solo across the Atlantic on a multihull.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"x_center\"><span><a title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1yH7UN9FKJS8ZPykmVSrtNiESUkaKsEO4\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1yH7UN9FKJS8ZPykmVSrtNiESUkaKsEO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x_full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.mail.luqi.fr\/s3_ckf_files\/a2t2p000000YUYTAA4\/BD2528_FASTNET_UPWIND_GUILLAUMEGATEFAIT_260725_123%20(1).jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fifty UpWind by MerConcept\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span><a title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1yH7UN9FKJS8ZPykmVSrtNiESUkaKsEO4\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1yH7UN9FKJS8ZPykmVSrtNiESUkaKsEO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">Copyright\u00a0: \u00a9 Guillaume Gatefait\u00a0\/\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">UpWind<\/span>\u00a0by MerConcept\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"x_full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.mail.luqi.fr\/s3_ckf_files\/a2t2p000000YUYTAA4\/image-20240209110550-2(1).png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"x_p-sides\">\n<div>\n<p><span><strong>A Boat Optimized for Solo Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0Over the winter, the Ocean Fifty\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">UpWind<\/span>\u00a0by MerConcept underwent a key refit phase, specifically designed for solo racing \u2014 where every movement, every second, matters.<br \/>\n<em>\u201cThe guiding principle was life onboard,\u201d says Louis Giard. \u201cWhen sailing solo, everything needs to be within immediate reach to maximize responsiveness.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\nThe cockpit was fully reconfigured: winch positions, onboard computer, and even the cooking area were optimized to reduce movement and increase efficiency. The team is also testing a custom-molded watch seat tailored to Anne-Claire Le Berre, allowing her to steer, rest, and monitor performance data simultaneously.<br \/>\nAdditional protective elements were installed to further enclose the cockpit and improve onboard conditions.\u00a0<em>\u00a0\u201cThese small changes make a huge difference,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0explains the skipper.\u00a0<em>\u201cBeing better protected allows you to stay sharp longer \u2014 and that\u2019s critical in solo racing.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Learning Solo Sailing, Step by Step<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The transition to solo sailing is being approached methodically. After multiple crewed sessions and \u201csimulated solo\u201d training runs, Anne-Claire Le Berre recently completed her first night alone offshore in Brittany.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span><em>\u201cI wasn\u2019t chasing performance \u2014 I was focused on building reference points, and this first solo sail went really well. The conditions were interesting, with some wind, which allowed me to move beyond a simple training sail. It was an important milestone, especially from a psychological standpoint. Sailing alone for the first time requires confidence, but everything felt smooth and controlled. This experience clearly validates my preparation, helps me build the right reflexes, and makes me feel ready for what\u2019s ahead. I\u2019m really happy to have reached this step.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span>Each outing is designed as a learning exercise. The next key milestone will be a solo training delivery between Concarneau and Cascais, starting April 7 \u2014 a strategic route mirroring the early stages of the Route du Rhum: exiting Brittany, crossing the Bay of Biscay, and rounding Cape Finisterre.\u00a0Following this, the team will resume crewed racing in the Mediterranean before shifting full focus back to solo qualification.\u00a0<em>\u201cThe goal is to complete the return route solo, with a 1,200-nautical-mile qualifying passage between Cascais and Concarneau,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Anne-Claire explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>An International, All-Women Crew Launching the Season in the Mediterranean<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For the opening phase of the 2026 season,\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">UpWind<\/span>\u00a0by MerConcept will race in crewed configuration, bringing together a truly international, all-women team across events in the South of France and Corsica \u2014 from Sainte-Maxime, often described as the quieter sister of Saint-Tropez, to Ajaccio.<\/p>\n<p>The crew reflects the global ambition of the project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Lisa Farthofer \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 (AUT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Anne-Claire Le Berre \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 (FRA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u00c9lodie Jane Mettraux \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded (SUI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Mickaela Robinson \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6 (RSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Sara Stone \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Racing together in these early-season events allows the team to build cohesion, refine performance, and continue developing the collective strength that underpins the project.<br \/>\nBeyond performance, this diversity embodies\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark21als04fi\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">UpWind<\/span>\u00a0by MerConcept\u2019s core ambition: to reshape the landscape of offshore racing and open new pathways for women at the highest level.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"UpWind by MerConcept Enters a Pivotal Season with 11th Hour Racing\u2019s Continued Support After two years of steady progression, UpWind by MerConcept is entering a defining phase in 2026. 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