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No control here: Three women cross the North Atlantic

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Three women are sailing across the North Atlantic on a 50-year-old catamaran they restored themselves.
  • The documentary "Women & the Wind" on Amazon Prime follows their journey, highlighting friendship, nature, and the experience of living life to the fullest.
  • The crew includes a captain responsible for navigation, an ocean conservationist documenting plastic pollution, and a filmmaker capturing the adventure.

A 50-year-old wooden catamaran, lovingly restored by its crew, now navigates the vast expanse of the North Atlantic. Aboard are three young women embarking on an adventure documented in the film "Women & the Wind," available on Amazon Prime.

Kiana, the captain, bears the responsibility for the crew. Her seasoned sailing experience allows her to read and understand the wind, water, and the groaning of the catamaran. Lærke, the first mate, is dedicated to ocean conservation and uses the voyage to document plastic pollution in the North Atlantic.

Completing the trio is Alizé, a filmmaker with a passion for adventure but no prior sailing experience. Along for the ride, as a stowaway, is Liz, a small lizard. The documentary promises a story of friendship, a deep connection with nature, and the sheer joy of living life intensely.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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