Category: Interviews

Rochi Costa: journeys through the most remote places from the Arctic to Antarctica

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.

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Mery Sackmann: “I love living a simple and uncomplicated life, in contact with nature.”

The communicator, known on social media as Merysinplastico, has been sailing since childhood in Buenos Aires. Her concern for a healthy lifestyle and environmental care led her to explore different ways to promote more planet-friendly actions. She shares her project and experiences in this interesting interview.

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Sail the Way 2026, interview with Federico Fernández-Trapa Fontán

In June 2026, the eleventh edition of “El Camino a Vela” (Sail the Way) will take place, where a group of 20 sailboats will travel in several stages from France (La Rochelle), along the entire northern coast of Spain, from Hondarribia to Padrón, before finishing on foot in Santiago de Compostela. With the invaluable help of Federico Fernández-Trapa Fontán, we will learn what this edition of “El Camino a Vela” entails and how it is planned to unfold.

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