Transatlantic Record Cádiz-Bahamas
With a journey of 30 days, 22 hours, and 34 minutes, Aina Bauza, the sailor from the Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx, has made history by setting a new solo transatlantic sailing record in a monohull. She departed from Cádiz towards the Bahamas on March 3, 2024. The World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC), the body responsible for certifying world sailing records, has verified this achievement. Aina became the first person to complete this solo voyage between Cádiz and San Salvador in a monohull, the first woman to do so, and the first sailor in a 21-foot (6.5-meter) boat, at just 29 years old.
The route
The boat
“The boat has responded very well, I feel very comfortable and connected to it after so many miles.”
The 1063 is a 6.5-meter long and 3-meter wide vessel. It was launched in April 2022 and has since sailed over 14,000 miles. It’s a Vector, a Mini 6.5 model designed by Etienne Bertrand and built in Poland at the Yacht Service Poland shipyard. Its rounded bow draws attention, allowing it to glide effortlessly over waves, particularly benefiting from downwind winds like the Trade Winds in the Atlantic Ocean. Throughout the 30-day challenge, this compact vessel has been Aina’s home. In its cramped confines, she has slept, eaten, and lived, covering over 4,000 nautical miles on her journey.
A live storytelling
Aina has been sharing her entire journey live on social media and now plans to share this experience in a short documentary to be produced in the coming months, narrating what it was like to live aboard a 6.5-meter boat for a month without the usual comforts: no bed, kitchen, or bathroom. Throughout these 30 days, thousands of people have experienced Aina’s adventure through Instagram, Facebook and Youtube, following along every step of the way.
February 5th
Departure from Les Sables d’Olonne
February 24th
Arrival in Cádiz
The Redó arrives in Cádiz, where the fleet of the Real Club Náutico de Cádiz welcomes Aina with open arms and accompanies her in the final preparations for the challenge
March 3rd
Crosses the starting line
The Redó leaves Cádiz and crosses the starting line on March 3rd at 12:15 UTC, heading towards the Canary Islands accompanied by the fleet of the Real Club Náutico de Cádiz and a bay filled with sailing vessels.
April 3rd
Arrival in San Salvador, Bahamas
After 30 days, 22 hours, and 34 minutes, Aina Bauza crosses the finish line in San Salvador, Bahamas, an island with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants, where she is welcomed by her family and friends.
April 7th
Boat transfer to Florida
April 22nd
The Redó returns home
The mini begins its journey home aboard the cargo ship from the Peters & May fleet, heading towards Mallorca.
“I have sailed alone, but this would not have been possible without all the support received.”
The partners have been key
This project has had the support of numerous sponsors and partners, among them, Ànima Negra stands out as the main supporter of Aina from the beginning of her oceanic career, and other Mallorcan companies such as Astilleros de Mallorca, whose support was essential in preparing the boat for this challenge. In addition, B&G sponsored the onboard electronics, Omniaccess provided satellite connection, PL Sails contributed with the design of sails specifically for the Redó, and Robline handled the rigging, while Peters & May transported the Redó back to Europe. Other indispensable collaborators have been the Club de Vela Port d’Andratx, Gill Marine, Riggin Workshop, SailOnGreen, Balearic Helicopters, Alize Boats, Ronstan, Ajunatment de Marratxí, Alisios Sailing, Synergy Inox, Genasun, NV Charts, Aku Palma, Loft Customs, Expedition Marine, Predict Wind, Torveo Fotografía, Canariaswaypoint y BCS Correduría de Seguros. You can find the details of all of them on this website.
AN2
annegra.com
Founded in 1994, Ànima Negra is the benchmark winery for authentic, personal, and quality wines on the island of Mallorca. Its guiding spirits are Miquel Àngel Cerdá and Pere Obrador, who have spent over 25 years spreading their philosophy of winemaking around the world. Located southeast of Mallorca, the Ànima Negra winery produces its wines at the ancient ‘possessió’ of Son Burguera. This building, near Felanitx, dates back to the 13th century and has had facilities for winemaking since its inception, initially intended to supply the consumption of the people linked to the place. This activity has persisted continuously to the present day, shaping the island landscape, geographically integrated into the Mediterranean, and making wine an emblematic product of our gastronomy.
B&G
bandg.com
B&G offers competition technology to all sailors. As a leader in the racing sector, it has been a key component in the fastest sailboats worldwide, from the America’s Cup legs to the around-the-world Volvo Ocean Race. In this context, precision and accuracy are everything. A slight wind shift, a tenth of a knot change in boat speed, or choosing the right sail for the next leg can mean an unbeatable advantage. That’s why the 1063 can rely on the best instrumentation, guiding the way and helping to sail the boat as fast as possible.
Peters & May
www.petersandmay.com
Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx
cvpa.es
Founded in 1968, the Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx is one of the most emblematic Yacht Clubs in the Balearic Islands. It stands out for its efforts to promote sailing and kayaking at all levels and for supporting athletes throughout their sports careers.
PL Sails
plsails.com
PL Sails is one of the largest sail lofts on the Iberian Peninsula. We have worked closely to design the appropriate sails to ensure that the 1063 can perform well in all conditions. They have been manufacturing sails since 1987.
Robline
roblineropes.com
Robline® is the leading manufacturer of ropes for boats. In recent years, FSE Robline, a TEUFELBERGER brand, has increasingly focused on becoming the primary specialized supplier of ropes for sailing and nautical purposes. They have achieved this by closely collaborating with those setting the pace, serving as the official rope supplier for the most active high-performance sailing classes. The world’s top sailors challenge and support them in developing ropes that perform at their best in any situation. Direct feedback from professional sailors, combined with Robline’s extensive experience in rope manufacturing, has resulted in top-quality products.
Gill Marine
gillmarine.com
Gill is a globally renowned nautical clothing brand, founded in 1975. They utilize a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, from XPLORE and XPLORE+ to XPEL. Their gear is designed to perform both on and around the water. Thanks to Gill, Aina and her team are equipped with the best technical clothing to face the cold and water splashes.
Rigging Workshop
riggingworkshop.com
Rigging Workshop specializes in the maintenance and repair of any element a sailboat may use for sailing. The quality of their services clearly sets them apart from the competition. That’s why the 1063 relies on their assistance to work and prepare the ropes and rigging in the most suitable way.
SailOnGreen
instagram.com/sailongreen
SailOnGreen designs, builds, and sells electric propulsion systems for boats. The 1063 is equipped with an outboard motor provided by SailOnGreen, allowing for safer movement during training and transportation.
Balearic Helicopters
balearic-helicopters.com
Balearic Helicopters is a company that provides a wide variety of helicopter services from Son Bonet aerodrome. If you want to experience a unique sensation or receive training in helicopter piloting, do not hesitate to contact them.
Alize Boats
alizeboats.com
Alize Boats offers boat rental services with and without a license. They are a young company with extensive experience in the nautical world. At Alize Boats, they organize your holidays aboard a boat, ensuring that you have an enjoyable experience. They have their own fleet of boats, both with and without a license, allowing you to explore and enjoy the Bay of Palma.
Ronstan
ronstan.com
Ronstan is one of the top three sail hardware brands globally, instantly recognized and respected in 45 countries. Our passionate team has worked tirelessly to develop export markets, establishing manufacturing facilities in Denmark and Indonesia, and sales offices and distribution facilities in the United States, while building strong relationships with our distributor partners worldwide.
We believe much of our success is owed to our close ties with elite racing competitors. The challenge of producing innovative, high-end equipment to meet the extreme demands of racing conditions has led to many technical advancements that have propelled us to the top.
Ajuntament de Marratxi
marratxi.es
Marratxí is located in the heart of Mallorca. It is where Aina grew up and received her education. The municipality’s council supports local athletes, enabling them to continue developing their sports careers.
Alisios Sailing
alisios.es
Alisios Sailing is a company specialized in the sale, manufacturing, and repair of all types of materials for sail and motorboats. Comprising experts in this sport, they are trained to advise and assist you in finding the best product or service for your boat. The 1063 relies on Alisios Sailing to select the best equipment and go with the finest materials for crossing the Atlantic.
Synergy Inox
synergynox.com
Founded as Synergy Nox S.L. in 2010, it is a company dedicated to providing highly precise metallurgical services. The 1063 has enlisted their services to reinforce the boat in the best possible way to prevent breakages under adverse conditions.
Astilleros de Mallorca
www.astillerosdemallorca.com
Founded in 1942, Astilleros de Mallorca is a fully equipped and specialized shipyard, providing a wide range of services, from refurbishment and repair to consultation and technical expertise, procurement of spare parts and equipment, and planned maintenance management.
Genasun
www.genasun.eu
Founded in 2005 by a group of MIT engineers, Genasun manufactures highly advanced MPPT solar charge controllers that provide the power you need when you need it most.
NV Charts
www.nvcharts.com
NV Charts is the largest publisher of nautical charts in Germany, specializing for 40 years in producing high-quality nautical charts and top-notch navigation software for recreational boating.
Loft Customs
www.loftcustoms.com
Loft Customs offers high-quality custom textile products for the marine industry, specializing in racing yachts and superyachts in grand prix regattas.
Aku Palma
www.akupalma.com
Founded in 1992, Acumuladores Palma S.L is a company dedicated to the distribution of batteries and energy solutions in the Balearic Islands.
Expedition Marine
www.expeditionmarine.com
The Expedition navigation software has been used in multiple events such as the Volvo Ocean Race, America’s Cup, and Grand Prix, making it the most advanced software available.
OmniAcces
www.omniaccess.com
OmniAccess was founded in Palma de Mallorca in 2001 as a Wifi/Wimax provider for superyachts in several Ports in Palma and the Mediterranean. The company’s roots in networking and IT lead to its venture in to LAN services whilst still providing superyachts with WAN solutions. Their close relationship with their clients and new satellite broadband technology lead to VSAT service provisioning.
Predict Wind
www.predictwind.com
PredictWind is a totally unique weather forecasting product. Developed by professionals to bring the highest quality tools and forecasts to sailors all around the world. Now local sailors around the world can have the same information as winning Americas Cup teams.
Torveo Fotografía
www.torveo.es
Canariaswaypoint
canariaswaypoint.weebly.com
BCS Correduría de Seguros
www.bcsmallorca.com/nautica-y-maritimo/
