WORKING TO DEVELOP AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE MARINE INDUSTRY

WORKING TO DEVELOP AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE MARINE INDUSTRY

WORKING TO DEVELOP AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE MARINE INDUSTRY

ABOUT US

Sailing is a unique sport. Not only as host of the battle between human, machine, and nature, but as one of few professional sports where men and women compete together.

Onboard race boats, women face similar challenges as they do still in the boardroom – from discrimination to lack of developmental support. The Magenta Project is an award-winning global charity, created to build a sustainable network and programme to ensure more equity and inclusion for women in our sport.  

OUR VISION

To be the worldwide organisation that ensures sailing is a more equitable and inclusive sport for all

OUR MISSION

To inspire, to upskill, to change culture in sailing — across the board

WHAT WE DO

Mentoring programme 

The Mentoring Programme has supported the careers of 200+ women from 20 different countries with a 9+month mentoring curriculum designed to launch their careers in the marine industry.

Communication and Outreach

We are driving change through sharing inspiring stories and hosting important conversations with all stakeholders, including through events and panels.

Talent Development 

We partners with leading brands and events to offer clinics and workshops for training and recruitment of female talent including IMOCA, Foiling Week, North Sails, Harken, and Future Fibres.

Global Talent

Our footprint has a global reach and includes top-performing sailing talent, technical experts, and recognised female leaders – partners can tap into this network for appearances, speeches and activations. 

Policy and consulting 

We offer support and resources for organisations to adopt best practices and policies around equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

WOMEN IN SAILING REVIEW

In 2019 the World Sailing Trust carried out a strategic review into women in sailing which included an international survey, undertook nearly 40 1:1 interviews, and looked to other international sports to learn from our colleagues and peers

*data shown is shared from the World Sailing Trust Strategic Review into Women in Sailing in 2019

Navigating the Future of Sailing: Women at METSTRADE and Yacht Racing Forum

28 November 2024 | AMSTERDAM -- The bustling halls of Amsterdam’s METSTRADE (METS) and the thought-provoking panels of the Yacht Racing Forum (YRF) painted a vivid picture of the marine industry’s future this year. For members of The Magenta Project (TMP), these...

IMOCA x Magenta Powered by 11th Hour Racing Host Groundbreaking Event on Retaining Women in Sailing

Les Sables d’Olonne, France – 8 November 2024 – As the sailing world gathers in anticipation of the Vendée Globe, IMOCA x The Magenta Project powered by 11th Hour Racing hosted a pioneering event focused on retaining and empowering women in the sailing industry. Held...

The Magenta Project Continues to Create Opportunities and Pathways for Women to the Top of Sailing

BARCELONA - Monday, 21 October 2024 - Against the momentous backdrop of the historic Puig Women’s America’s Cup, The Magenta Project has been running a series of clinics in Barcelona, Spain, over the past few weeks. From STEM workshops to simulator time, to actual...

The Unsung Victories of Offshore Doublehanded Worlds: A Triumph Beyond the Finish Line

4 October 2024 – The Magenta Project continues to be a driving force in offshore sailing, celebrating not just podium finishes, but the deeper victories that underscore the values of seamanship, sportsmanship, and humanity. This year’s Offshore Double Handed Worlds...

The Road to Vendée: Magenta x IMOCA Develop Future Female Leaders at Défi Azimut

Lorient, FRANCE | 20 September, 2024 — The Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme, powered by 11th Hour Racing, is reshaping the future of ocean racing by empowering the next generation of women leaders. This innovative programme provides women with...

Simulator Sessions and Skill Sharing with Magenta Foiling Team

On July 18th 2024, in Sydney, Australia, the Magenta Foiling Team, in collaboration with Andoo Team Australia Challenge and The Magenta Project, co-hosted the inaugural "Simulator Session.” This exclusive event brought together alumni, mentees, and mentors of The...

From Newcomer to Skipper: Sarah’s Journey in the 2024 Newport to Bermuda Race

By Sarah Nicholson  July 23rd, 2024 - I recently had the opportunity to skipper the J/133 “Bella J” in the Newport to Bermuda Race 2024. This race, now in its 53rd edition, saw 170 boats participating in the 636nm ocean challenge. As the race website aptly describes,...

Magenta Foiling Team: Second Annual Try-Foiling Clinic at Foiling Week 2024

From June 24th to 30th, 2024, on the waters of Lake Garda in picturesque Malcesine, Italy, Magenta Foiling Team hosted their second annual Try-Foiling Clinic in collaboration with Foiling Week and The Magenta Project. This clinic, part of the team’s own Foiling...

The Path to Progress: Launch of Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme Powered by 11th Hour Racing

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Thursday, May 23, 2024 – The Magenta Project, IMOCA, and 11th Hour Racing announce the launch of the Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme, a joint-initiative aimed at fostering female talent in elite ocean racing. The launch...

Magenta Foiling Team Launches Waszp Clinic and Networking Event with Local Partners

The Magenta Foiling Team, in association with The Magenta Project, is hosting a special 2-day WASZP clinic and networking event in Weymouth, UK, 20th & 21st of April 2024. The Magenta Foiling Team is collaborating with the Andrew Simpson Performance Academy and...

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