Transatlantic Record Cádiz-Bahamas
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 surf waves more effectively with downwind winds, such as the Trade Winds in the Atlantic Ocean. This small vessel has been Aina’s home during the 30 days of the challenge. She has slept, eaten, and lived in these cramped square meters while traversing over 4,000 nautical miles.
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 Bauzà 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.
