We believe in humans
Especially those who dare to take on challenges beyond their own expectations
At Translated, we believe in humans
We produce great translations by combining human creativity with artificial intelligence.
We believe that, by teaming up with great people with deeply held values and attitudes, we can overcome any challenge.
To celebrate this belief, Marco Trombetti, Translated’s CEO and founder, came up with an idea: to participate, as a true outsider, together with an amazing crew of both professionals and non-professionals, in the Ocean Globe Race 2023.
The OGR commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the Whitbread Round the World Race, the most human-driven and adventurous regatta ever.
From September 2023 to May 2024, our sailboat Translated 9 took on this extreme challenge, which was only open to boats that had competed in one of the first three editions (1973, 1977, 1981). No GPS and no electronic maps – just a sextant and stargazing to guide them on their way. No communication with the world during the journey – just resilience, empathy, and creativity in the face of the unexpected.
Translated 9 completed the round - world - race,
won two legs, dominated the other two
and was awarded the “Spirit Of OGR” prize.
We Never Give Up
Translated 9 achieved a stellar triumph during the first and second legs of the Ocean Globe Race. In these two legs, Translated 9 demonstrated unparalleled skills, securing 1st place in IRC and the Flyer Class in Leg 1 and 2, as well as Line Honors in Leg 2.
Despite being the fifth slowest boat in the fleet, Translated 9 led in IRC, potentially competing for Line Honors, and maintained dominance in the Flyer Class. The crew, led by co-skippers Marco Trombetti and Vittorio Malingri, exhibited resilience and strategic brilliance while navigating the treacherous Southern Indian Ocean, reaching a remarkable speed of 22.4 knots. The crew's dedication and teamwork, evident in their collective effort, significantly contributed to the resounding success of Translated 9 in these two Legs.
In the third Leg, Marco Trombetti continued the challenge with co-skipper Simon Curwen, demonstrating unwavering determination and seamanship.
In a remarkable display of resilience and innovation, Translated 9’s crew overcame significant adversity after a forced withdrawal in the Falkland Islands, due to two breaches in the hull discovered after rounding Cape Horn. The crew managed to repair the boat and returned to the race, fully prepared and eager to tackle Leg 4, aiming for another victory. Marco Trombetti appointed Nico Malingri as co-skipper of the Translated 9 adventure, joining co-skippers Vittorio Malingri, Simon Curwen, and Marco himself.
While leading the final leg of the Ocean Globe Race, Translated 9 was forced to stop in Madeira (Portugal) after the crew discovered water in the hull, which we now know was due to a breach. This emergency necessitated a detour to ensure everyone's safety, forcing the crew to stop in Madeira for further repairs.
After securing the boat, the crew set sail again to finish the regatta.
On May 3, 2024, the crew of Translated 9 arrived at Cowes (UK), successfully completing the Ocean Globe Race 2023 and demonstrating the commitment that had distinguished us from the start.
Winning the first two legs, dominating the subsequent two until sustaining hull damage, and having to restart twice, Translated 9 provided everyone with unique emotional experiences and demonstrated the value of determination and resilience.
Translated 9 in San Francisco
We are inviting our friends to experience what sailing around the world is like. No prior sailing experience is needed. We want to prove that with courage, determination, and resilience, you can achieve anything.
The training sessions will be led by Paul Cayard, a 7-time world champion and 7-time America’s Cup competitor, who has twice circumnavigated the globe, and became the first American to win the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1998.
If you want to experience Translated 9 in San Francisco, send an email at
t9@translated.com
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to tune in and gain insights from sailing icon Paul Cayard.
An Epic Ocean Adventure in the Pacific Cup 2024
Translated 9 embarked on an extraordinary journey from San Francisco to Hawaii, competing in the prestigious Pacific Cup 2024. Following its participation in the Ocean Globe Race under the motto ‘We Believe in Humans,’ this venture aimed to unite people in the tech and localization industries who are willing to push boundaries, embrace new challenges, and drive change – both in sailing and in their vision for the future.
“It’s been a fantastic ride”, skipper Paul Cayard explained. “2000 miles downwind sailing with big waves and consistent winds. Sailing into the sunset, while the climate goes from chilly to tropical, day by day. Sailing doesn’t get better than this! As for the crew, we picked up some good friends from the world of Translated— mixed with sailing veterans, and built a solid team. They all did a great job. We battled for the lead in the 64 boat fleet for the entire 10 days.
We were focused, we pushed hard, and we had a successful result.”
