Francesca Clapcich (born 28 January 1988 in Trieste) is an Italian professional sailor, with World, European, and National Championship titles to her name.

In January 2024 it was announced that Francesca would be powered by 11th Hour Racing as a sponsored athlete to join its global initiatives for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

[11] In February 2024 UpWind by MerConcept, the new all-female training hub for female offshore multihull sailors was launched and Francesca was announced as the skipper.

She is also a champion for diversity and inclusion, and under her leadership, we will break down barriers and work together to devise a sailing community that is welcoming and open to everyone.”[12] Francesca is leading the UpWind by MerConcept team in the 2024 and 2025 season of Ocean Fifty Racing.

[14][15] Francesca lives in Park City, Utah, with her wife, Sally Barkow, also a former professional sailor and Olympian, and their daughter, Harriet.