Honoring five centuries of history, the sailboat "Caoba" arrived in Malvinas

The sailing ship "Caoba" arrived at Puerto Argentino in the Malvina Islands after a journey of almost four days. On board, a former combatant of the Malvinas War, together with his captain and an experienced navigator, faced difficult conditions, reliving stories of historical navigators and reflecting on the painful episodes of the war.

23 de January de 2025 12:45

The sailboat "Caoba" symbolizes a journey into memory and history, recalling the challenges of the past and Argentine sovereignty.

 

After almost four days of sailing, the sailboat " Caoba " arrived at Puerto Argentino in the Malvina Islands last Friday at noon.

The boat had set out from Caleta Hornos , on the coast of Chubut , on a journey to pay tribute to a history that dates back more than five centuries and which leads to Argentine sovereignty over the archipelagos of the South Atlantic . In addition, a former combatant from the 1982 war is taking part in the journey .

The " Caoba " traveled 590 miles at an average speed of over 6 knots , facing a rough sea with winds that at times exceeded 45 knots (85 km/h) . A challenge that proved exhausting for its three crew members: Captain Sigfrido Nielsen , ex-combatant Alejandro Diego and the experienced Pablo Leoni .

However, the expectation of landing on the islands encouraged the team to continue forward, facing the cold and the showers . Despite the difficulties, there were moments of enjoyment , such as the night when the full moon illuminated the ocean .

The arrival of the " Caoba " to the Malvina Islands coincides with a rich history of exploration and evokes tales of navigators such as Amerigo Vespucci , who, in April 1502 , documented the difficult maritime conditions they encountered on their route.

Over the next few weeks , the sailboat will witness a deep connection with history , as Alejandro Diego will relive the tragic episodes of the Malvinas War , which he took part in 43 years ago.

In turn, Captain Nielsen will add another exceptional page to the sailboat's log , transcending mere geographical coordinates and turning this journey into an act of memory and reflection .

 

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