In 1952, Ann Davidson became the first woman to sail across the Atlantic Ocean. After 61 days of sailing from the United States to Great Britain and the loss of several of her fingers due to frostbite, she managed to overcome the challenge. In 2009, Ana Corbella became the first Spanish woman to cross it.
Since Alfred Johnson, who was the first sailor to cross the Atlantic in 1876, the Transat has become a real challenge for hundreds of sailors around the world.
How:
64 years after Ann Davidson’s feat, five women who had suffered from cancer crossed the Atlantic in 13 days and 8 hours, linking Tenerife with Martinique. In total, 5,083 km aboard the Cannonball.
Why:
The Pelayo Vida Trasatlántica’2016 Challenge against cancer aims to spread the word about the benefits of exercising during and after cancer treatment, as well as respecting the environment and our oceans.
Sailing itself is an adventure, crossing the Atlantic is a feat, like that of all women facing this tough disease. We want to convey a message of hope, will to live, personal growth and self-esteem to everyone: healing is possible and compatible with a good quality of life.
Diego Fructuoso
HEAD OF THE EXPEDITION
A professional sailor and Olympic coach.
He has achieved many national and international accomplishments since his beginnings in Olympic sailing.
In cruising sailing, he has participated in the Volvo Ocean Race and features several Atlantic crossings, in addition to many other titles: European Champion, Copa del Rey Champion, etc.
As a coach he has been working with several Olympic teams: Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, China, etc.
Results
709
NEWS GENERATED
124.7
(MILLION) MEDIA IMPACTS
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