Adverse meteorology has been the main protagonist of the initial days of this adventure, which started on Saturday, November 15th, from the port of Castellón. Paula Gonzalvo: “Despite the difficulties, these first days have served to recharge strength after the intensity of preparations”.
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Flanked by several vessels that escorted it to the open sea, the sailboat “Alegría Marineros” has set sail with Paula Gonzalvo and Pedro Jiménez as captains. Thus begins twelve months of unprecedented navigation to circumnavigate the globe, linking the two poles; the first leg will conclude at the end of December in South America.
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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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The 62nd edition of the Barcelona International Boat Show will take place from October 8 to 12, featuring nearly 200 exhibitors and approximately 500 boats, 130 of which will be on display in the floating exhibition area. The event will showcase the latest innovations in the industry, with a wider variety of models and sizes than ever before. We look forward to welcoming you!
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“Sailing for Prosperity” is a social and environmental initiative that stems from combining a passion for sailing with a commitment to protecting the beauty and marine ecosystem of the Sea of Cortés, as well as restoring the connection between the sea and the communities that live along its shores.
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The arrival of ragatistas continues in Le Sables de Olonne, after completing the Vendée Globe round the world. GUIREC SOUDÉE (23), Giancarlo Pedote (22), CONRAD COLMAN (21), JEAN LE CAM (20) ,ISABELLE JOSCHKE (19), Tanguy Le Turquais (17) ,Benjamin Ferré (16).
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Justine Mettraux, 8th of the Vendée Globe 2024. First woman to finish the round-the-world race alone, non-stop, and without assistance Vendée Globe; the toughest regatta in the world. Congratulations Justine!
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Storms and damage in the final days, close to the finish of the Vendée Globe, are not uncommon. Tired boats and brutally fatigued sailors are a combination doubly challenged by winter gales in the North Atlantic.
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