Diego has designed and built a steel sailboat, including welding the plates, painting, and assembling the mast and rigging. He is currently finishing the interior and outfitting, with the goal of crossing the Atlantic Ocean solo from Argentina to the Mediterranean and then on to Italy. In this interesting interview, he shares the most important aspects of this ambitious project.
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The Copernicus Hall in Madrid hosted a party this Saturday to present the details of the Vuelta Vertical expedition to collaborators, sponsors, and friends. The enormous challenge—a 12-month journey, 65,000 kilometers circumnavigating the Earth and linking the two poles, with 24/7 online tracking—received a warm welcome.
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Paula Gonzalvo and Pedro Jiménez are ready to begin their 65,000-kilometer journey in the first expedition in history to follow the route from the 0º to the 180º meridian. A party in Madrid this Saturday the 8th, and an official presentation in Castellón on the 12th, are the milestones prior to the start of the expedition.
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Two Spanish sailors, Paula (Allende los Mares) and Pedro (Alegría Marineros), will cross the Earth from pole to pole on a year-long voyage aboard a sailboat. “Vuelta Vertical”: Adventure, science, and awareness.
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Paula (Allende los mares) and Pedro (Alegría marineros) are embarking on the great adventure of sailing vertically around the world, reaching extreme latitudes within the polar circles and sailing across five oceans; a unique challenge of some 35,000 miles. The official presentation of the “Vuelta Vertical” will be in Madrid on November 8th. We look forward to seeing you there.
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