PODCAST: How The Ocean Race is promoting positive Ocean Impact

Few events in sailing have left a mark on the sport quite like The Ocean Race. Since its beginnings as the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1973, it has become one of the world's most iconic offshore sailing competitions, testing the limits of human endurance while inspiring generations of sailors around the globe.

Today, The Ocean Race is about more than just competition. Alongside world-class racing, the organisation is using its global platform to champion healthier oceans through science, education and advocacy, demonstrating how sport can become a powerful force for environmental change.

In our latest Clean Sailors Podcast episode, Holly is joined by Lucy Hunt, Ocean Impact Director at The Ocean Race. Lucy shares how sustainability is embedded throughout the event, from supporting world-leading ocean science to engaging communities and inspiring action for healthier seas.

Together, they discuss the unique responsibility the sailing community has in protecting the environments we depend upon, the influence major sporting events can have in accelerating positive change, and why collaboration is essential if we are to leave a meaningful legacy for future generations.

Whether you're a sailor, an ocean advocate or simply interested in how sport can drive real-world impact, this episode offers an inspiring insight into how The Ocean Race is helping shape a healthier future for our oceans.

Listen now on your favourite podcast platform including Apple and Spotify.

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