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121. Juan Merediz. Great oceanic challenges.
5 Μαρτίου 2026 · 1ω 13λ · 13 προβολές
Juan Merediz at the helm of his sailboat at sunset.
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Professional sailor Juan Merediz is preparing to attempt a speed record for the "Ruta del Descubrimiento," a passage from Cádiz, Spain, to San Salvador in the Bahamas.▶ 18:06 The current record for this route stands at 21 days, 11 hours, and 19 minutes.▶ 18:21 Merediz intends to use this voyage to honor the 16th-century Spanish explorer Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, who founded the city of St. Augustine in Florida.▶ 20:31 Historian Guillermo Nicieza, author of *Almirantes del Imperio*, provided historical context for the route, noting that Menéndez de Avilés was instrumental in developing the galleon design and organizing the Spanish Imperial Navy.▶ 35:30 Merediz, who has a background in Mini Transat, Figaro, and Barcelona World Race competition, views this record attempt as preparation for the upcoming Global Solo Challenge.▶ 18:41 The project emphasizes the historical significance of the route while serving as a platform for Merediz to demonstrate his endurance and competitive focus in solo offshore sailing.
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