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News — 17 May 2021

DMT Awards 2022 - The Jury

The Mirpuri Foundation will be awarding a Prize in the areas of Dance, Music and Theater, that intends to promote and recognize cultural activities at the highest international levels of excellence,...

News — 17 May 2021

Dance Music and Theatre Awards 2022

Candidates for the Dance, Music and Theatre Awards may apply until January 31st, 2022. REGULATION FOR THE MIRPURI FOUNDATION 2022 PRIZE IN DANCE MUSIC AND THEATRE   Applications are open for the 2022...

News — 17 May 2021

New date for Dance, Music and Theatre Awards

In light of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and public health concerns, the Mirpuri Foundation Awards Gala 2021, which was scheduled to take place on October 29, in Lisbon, Portugal,...

News — 29 April 2021

Sailing Academy welcomes Bluewater station

As part of a joint initiative between the Mirpuri Foundation and Bluewater, a drinking water station was installed at the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy (Clube Naval de Cascais), in a...


Expeditions

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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...

Expeditions — 4 July 2019

The Explorers Club Summit

Mirpuri Foundation President, Paulo Mirpuri, attended the Global Exploration Summit in Lisbon. Established in 1904, the Club, based in New York, brings together some of the world’s best minds, with...


Events

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Events — 11 October 2019

CIESM 42nd International Congress in Cascais

The Mirpuri Foundation President Paulo Mirpuri addressed the Mediterranean Science Commission (CIESM) on the final day of its 42nd International Congress in Cascais, Portugal, with the presence of HSH Prince...

Events — 28 September 2019

The Mirpuri Foundation Concert for Peace 2019

The Mirpuri Foundation’s Concert for Peace 2019 has been commemorated by the planting of an olive, known as the tree of peace, by the Mirpuri Foundation President Paulo Mirpuri, Carlos...

Events — 20 September 2019

Environmental message at A330neo delivery

As Hi Fly celebrated the official delivery of the new Airbus A330neo, the Mirpuri Foundation was on hand to remind guests, dignitaries and journalists of the hard work that it, as...

Events — 17 May 2019

Sustainable Cabin Forum hailed as great success by all

The Sustainable Cabin Forum 2019 was hailed as a groundbreaking success after it gave airline and airport operators a valuable opportunity to discuss their experiences, achievements and aspirations, for the...


Sailing Trophy

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Sailing Trophy — 26 March 2021

Optimist class in Sailing Trophy

Young sailors around Portugal will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience this June, lining up in the same regatta as some of the best sailors and fastest boats in the world. Organizers...

Sailing Trophy — 11 March 2021

The Ocean Race Europe joins Sailing Trophy

Portuguese sailing and ocean racing fans will be part of an incredible event this June when a fleet of foiling IMOCA 60s and one-design VO65s take to the coast of...

Sailing Trophy — 11 March 2021

Notice of Race 2021

Notice of Race of the 2021 edition of the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy available to download here: Notice of Race 2021   ...

Sailing Trophy — 6 November 2020

Designing the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy

The advent of a new international racing event deserves the creation of a very special trophy. The Mirpuri Foundation is working Leitão & Irmão to create the perpetual trophy for the...

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Racing Team

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MF Racing Team — 23 April 2021

The Ocean Race sustainability workshops

The Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team was invited by The Ocean Race to participate in three special workshops about climate change and its connection to the ocean. The sustainability workshops were given...

MF Racing Team — 15 April 2021

Helly Hansen Partnership

Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team is proud to welcome Helly Hansen to the team as an official partner ahead of The Ocean Race Europe, which is scheduled to take place in...

MF Racing Team — 1 April 2021

Meet RACY the sailfish!

Meet RACY the sailfish – the newest member of the Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team. Did you know sailfish are the fastest marine animals in all the seven seas? What better inspiration...

MF Racing Team — 12 February 2021

Meet the Team

Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team skipper Yoann Richomme has confirmed an all-star crew of eight sailors for this summer’s inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe. The Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team was...

VOR
2017-18

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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,...
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