Cullen Zelenka joined the 11th Hour Racing Team for eight weeks as an intern from Oakcliff Sailing.

Led and co-skippered by American offshore sailors Charlie Enright and Mark Towill, 11th Hour Racing Team’s mission is to win The Ocean Race. The team places sustainability at the core of all operations and is currently training out of Port-La-Forêt in Brittany, France. 11th Hour Racing Team partnered with Oakcliff to establish an internship program offering young adults like Cullen the opportunity to build their skillset as they work towards a career in sailing. Oakcliff Sailing is a youth and adult training center for athletes who have progressed beyond traditional coaching methods and want to take the next step in their career. Learn more here.

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