2024 World Transatlantic Record
Over a crossing of 30 days, 22 hours and 34 minutes, representing Club de Vela Port d'Andratx, I set a milestone by establishing the new solo monohull transatlantic sailing record, departing from Cádiz for the Bahamas on March 3, 2024.
The World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC), the body responsible for World Sailing Records, certifies this achievement, which makes me the first person to complete this crossing between Cádiz and San Salvador solo in a monohull, the first woman to do so, and the first sailor to do it in a 21-foot (6.5-meter) boat, at just 29 years old.
2024 World Transatlantic Record
Over a crossing of 30 days, 22 hours and 34 minutes, representing Club de Vela Port d'Andratx, I set a milestone by establishing the new solo monohull transatlantic sailing record, departing from Cádiz for the Bahamas on March 3, 2024.
The World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC), the body responsible for World Sailing Records, certifies this achievement, which makes me the first person to complete this crossing between Cádiz and San Salvador solo in a monohull, the first woman to do so, and the first sailor to do it in a 21-foot (6.5-meter) boat, at just 29 years old.
The Route
The goal of the challenge was to cover the nearly 4,000 nautical miles separating Cádiz from San Salvador, passing by the Canary Islands, solo, without stopovers and without assistance. I covered approximately 4,800 miles in 30 days, with top speeds reaching 18 knots. Weather conditions forced me to take a route further south in search of the trade winds.
"The weather didn't let me take the shortest route — I had to head much further south to stay in the favorable wind zone, which meant many more miles than planned."
The Boat
The 1063 is a boat 6.5 meters long with a 3-meter beam. She was launched in April 2022 and has since sailed over 14,000 miles. She is a Vector, a Mini 6.5 model designed by Etienne Bertrand and built in Poland, at the Yacht Service Poland shipyard. She stands out for her round bow, which lets her surf waves better in downwind conditions, like the trade winds in the Atlantic. This small boat was my home for the 30 days the challenge lasted.
"The boat has responded really well — I feel very comfortable and connected with her after so many miles."
A Story Told Live
I shared the whole crossing live on social media, and I now plan to share this experience in a short documentary, telling the story of what it was like to live aboard a 6.5-meter boat for a month without the usual comforts: no bed, no kitchen, no bathroom.
Key Collaborators
This project has had the support of numerous sponsors and partners, including Ànima Negra, who has been my main backer since the start of my offshore 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 the satellite connection, PL Sails contributed sail design specifically for the Redó, and Robline handled the rigging; Peters & May took care of shipping the Redó back to Europe. Other essential collaborators were Club de Vela Port d'Andratx, Gill Marine, Rigging Workshop, SailOnGreen, Balearic Helicopters, Alize Boats, Ronstan, the Marratxí Town Council, Alisios Sailing, Synergy Inox, Genasun, NV Charts, Aku Palma, Loft Customs, Expedition Marine, PredictWind, Torveo Fotografia, Canariaswaypoint, and BCS Correduria de Seguros.
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