point nemo

in the u.s., where over half of us live along the coast and more than 78 percent of our overseas trade by volume comes and goes along our marine highways, the health of our coasts is intricately connected to the health of our nation's economy. the national ocean service (nos) translates science, tools, and services into action, to address threats to coastal areas such as climate change, population growth, port congestion, and contaminants in the environment, all working towards healthy coasts and healthy economies.

the ocean race is the toughest test of a team in sport – and sailing's greatest round-the-world challenge. since 1973, winning the race has been an obsession for the world's best sailors – olympic champions, record breakers and pioneers. with teams racing through the most extreme spots on the planet – closer to the astronauts in the space station than anyone else on land – and calling at iconic cities on 6 continents, the ocean race is a truly global sporting competition with adventure and sustainability at its heart, and sailors testing the limits of human ambition and performance.

ultima thule! utmost isle!here in thy harbors for a whilewe lower our sails; a while we restfrom the unending, endless quest