Latest News on News — 3 May 2026 Paulo Mirpuri (1966-2026) Today we share the deeply sad news of the passing of our beloved founder, Paulo Mirpuri (1966-2026). He inspired so many people, often without even realising it. The way he lived,... Read More
News See all News — 3 May 2026 Paulo Mirpuri (1966-2026) Today we share the deeply sad news of the passing of our beloved founder, Paulo Mirpuri (1966-2026). He inspired so many people, often without even realising it. The way he lived,... News — 20 December 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships The Mirpuri Foundation supports the future of world sailing at Youth Sailing World Championships The Mirpuri Foundation was proud to be an institutional partner of the Youth Sailing World Championships, one... News — 20 November 2025 New Chapter for the National Museum of Music The Mirpuri Foundation proudly celebrates the opening of the National Museum of Music in Mafra, marking a historic milestone for Portuguese culture and reaffirming its long-term commitment to the preservation,... News — 12 September 2025 World Ocean Summit Europe 2025 The Mirpuri Foundation participated in the World Ocean Summit Europe, held in Cascais, Portugal, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to the preservation of the world’s oceans and to advancing sustainable marine... Load More
Expeditions See all Expeditions — 26 November 2024 Expedition to Study Orcas in Gibraltar The Mirpuri Foundation announces its sponsorship of a significant expedition led by renowned underwater cinematographer and director Ricardo Nascimento, taking place in the waters of Gibraltar. This mission aims to... Expeditions — 17 April 2020 Cape Verde Science Expedition A must-see documentary, portraying the scientific breakthroughs and the richness of marine life of the Sal Island. In the summer of 2019 the Mirpuri Foundation embarked on a Science Expedition in... Expeditions — 24 August 2019 South Pole talk at famous Gstaad Yacht Club Mirpuri Foundation President and Founder Paulo Mirpuri gave a presentation to the famous Gstaad Yacht Club in Switzerland, speaking on his recent journey to the South Pole. Paulo Mirpuri, who has... Expeditions — 8 August 2019 New species discovered on Expedition The Mirpuri Foundation is organizing a scientific expedition that embarked on a study of the biodiversity in the seas around Cape Verde and that has already identified new genus and species. The aim... Load More
Events See all Events — 16 June 2025 Mirpuri Foundation Conservation Forum 2025 Mirpuri Foundation Announces 2025 Conservation Forum in Partnership with Hi Fly – A High-Level Dialogue on the Role of Tourism and Aviation in Global Conservation. The Mirpuri Foundation, in partnership with... Events — 19 December 2024 Sustainability Workshop at Hi Fly The Mirpuri Foundation conducted in 2024 several sustainability workshops at Hi Fly’s headquarters in Lisbon, aimed at its directors. The workshops focused on environmentally responsible practices and emphasized the positive... Events — 12 November 2024 The Good Bottle at Web Summit 2024 The Good Bottle Showcases Pioneering Biodegradable Packaging at Web Summit 2024 The Good Bottle, a pioneering eco-innovation in sustainable packaging, is proudly presenting its revolutionary biodegradable material at Web Summit... Events — 5 July 2024 Conservation Forum hailed as a great sucess by all Global Leaders Discuss Conservation Initiatives at Mirpuri Foundation Conservation Forum The Mirpuri Foundation, in collaboration with The Explorers Club – Portugal Chapter, hosted the inaugural Mirpuri Foundation Conservation Forum. This event... Load More
Sailing Trophy See all Sailing Trophy — 9 June 2025 Mirpuri Foundation Ocean Award 2025 Mirpuri Foundation Ocean Award 2025: Recognizing Excellence in Coral Conservation and Innovation The Mirpuri Foundation is proud to announce that the 2025 Mirpuri Foundation Ocean Award will be presented to the... Sailing Trophy — 24 March 2025 The Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy Returns The prestigious Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy is set to return for its sixth edition from July 4–6, 2025, promising a thrilling weekend of top-tier sailing in one of Europe’s most... Sailing Trophy — 8 July 2024 5th edition delivers spectacular racing in Cascais The annual Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy, which took place from 5 to 7 july, in Cascais, Portugal, came to a close on Sunday evening after two days of close and... Sailing Trophy — 30 June 2024 700 Sailors ready to race in the Mirpuri Trophy The annual Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy event is set to get underway this weekend from 5 to 7 July in Cascais, Portugal. – PORTUGAL’S MOST ANTICIPATED REGATTA OF THE YEAR WILL... Load More
MF Racing Team See all MF Racing Team — 26 July 2024 There is no Second There Is No Second is a no holds barred behind the scenes sports documentary that takes place over the span of two years. The story follows the creation of a professional... MF Racing Team — 9 May 2024 Bernardo Freitas to skipper Racing for the Planet The Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team announces that former team watch captain Bernardo Freitas (POR) will lead the Team in the 2024 edition of The Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy, in July. A... MF Racing Team — 18 July 2023 Line honours for the Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team The Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team wins the perpetual trophy for a third time. One hundred and seventy-one boats across six classes competed in the 2023 Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy held in... MF Racing Team — 5 July 2023 Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team at home event The Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team, who recently completed The Ocean Race 2022 -23, are returning to their home port of Cascais to compete in their namesake’s regatta, the Mirpuri Foundation... Load More
VOR 2017-18 See all VOR 2017-18 — 26 April 2019 Winners of BT Sport Industry Awards The Ocean Race has won two BT Sport Industry Awards, earning recognition amongst some of the world’s biggest sporting brands and organisations by scooping the Cutting Edge Sport Award and... VOR 2017-18 — 10 December 2018 Global leader in sport and sustainability The sustainability programme of Volvo Ocean Race with Principal Partner Mirpuri Foundation, created to find solutions to the impacts plastic is having on our seas, came out on top in... VOR 2017-18 — 22 November 2018 Race data revealed at expert conference Unique information on the global concentration of microplastics pollution in our oceans has been presented at an international science conference in Lanzarote. The information was collected from seawater samples taken during... VOR 2017-18 — 28 October 2018 Tribute to Portuguese Sailors Portuguese sailors António Fontes, Bernardo Freitas and Frederico Melo have been honoured by Portuguese President Rebelo de Sousa after they took part in the world’s longest and toughest sailing event,... Load More
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