Author: Tamara Smerling

The Spanish sailor made ocean racing history by completing the first non-stop circumnavigation of the world by an all-female crew from different countries. She sailed aboard the maxi trimaran IDEC Sport as part of the international project The Famous Project CIC. 

Paula and Carlos traveled over 22,000 nautical miles in nearly two years of voyages, crossing the Atlantic Ocean and visiting more than two dozen countries in Latin America and Europe. Today, back in their native Córdoba, they reminisce about their adventure and plan new journeys that will take them far from Lake San Roque to other ports.

In this fascinating interview, Rocío and Herman share their beginnings in sailing and their life experiences aboard the robust ocean-going sailboat “Kira Kira,” designed by Van De Stadt, along with their three teenage children. Quite a challenge!

Over the past three years, Rochi Costa has sailed more than 40,000 nautical miles: first as a cook, then as second mate, then as first mate, until she finally captained her own boat. From regattas on the Río de la Plata to icebergs at the North Pole, she embarked on a nonstop voyage across the world’s most challenging—and icy—seas. She tells us all about it in this fascinating interview.