Transatlantic
Atlantic crossing by sailboat, starring five female cancer survivors on board of the sailboat ‘Cannonball’. A life challenge after illness where inner strength proves no ocean is impossible.
Navigating so far was also a way to find oneself again.
Following in the footsteps of pioneers like Ann Davidson or Anna Corbella, the Pelayo Vida Challenge faces the crossing of the Atlantic in its second edition. Five female cancer survivors They become crew on a 5,083 km ocean crossing, connecting Tenerife with Martinique aboard the sailboat ‘Cannonball’.
During 13 days of uninterrupted sailing, the ocean becomes a mirror of the struggle against illness: a changing environment where determination is key to overcoming the waves and one's own limits. An extreme cohabitation experience that strengthens resilience and team confidence.
Diego Fructuoso
Sports Director
Diego Fructuoso brings the discipline and experience of the Volvo Ocean Race and international ocean sailing competitions to the expedition. His background in high-performance sailing contributes technique, cohesion, and camaraderie to the team in extreme conditions.
The Expeditionaries
THE CHALLENGE IN THE MEDIA
Pelayo Life Challenge 2016: an adventure for women who have overcome cancer.
The participants of the Pelayo Vida 2016 challenge cross the Atlantic.
The girls of the 'Reto Pelayo Vida' challenge affirm that "there is always hope" after cancer.
Five women who have overcome cancer will cross the Atlantic in a sailboat with the support of the Vencer al Cáncer Foundation.
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Susana
transatlantic 2016
«This challenge means life. Life to keep fighting for what you want, to reach your goal by challenging your own limits, even when you feel you can't go on..«
42 years old · Breast cancer
Madrid Civil Guard
Marian
transatlantic 2016
«I want to contribute my small part to other women who have gone through the same thing: a bit of enthusiasm, hope, and the certainty that, after cancer, there is a lot of life ahead..«
44 years old Breast cancer
Madrid · Civil Guard
Yolanda
transatlantic 2016
«There are worthwhile opportunities. I refuse to give up. I want to live intense experiences again, share them, and show that, after all, you can come out stronger..»
50 years old · Uterine cancer
Pamplona Real Estate Agent
Carmen
transatlantic 2016
«Every day there is something to celebrate. Every day is unique. Cancer taught me to value life and to live it with more enthusiasm than ever.«
56 years old · Breast cancer
Madrid · Doctor
Patricia
transatlantic 2016
«Seeing other women overcome challenges like Kilimanjaro awakened something very strong in me: the certainty that I could do it too and prove that yes, it is possible..»