We believe in humans

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, 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 commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Whitbread Round the World Race, the most human and adventurous regatta ever. From September 2023 to April 2024, our sailboat Translated 9 will take on this extreme challenge, which is only open to boats that competed in one of the first three editions (1973-77-81).

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.

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We Never Give Up

Translated 9 achieved a stellar triumph during the second Leg of the Ocean Globe Race, crossing the finish line in Auckland on December 12, 2023, at 1:25 pm local time. In this leg from Cape Town to Auckland, Translated 9 demonstrated unparalleled skill, securing 1st positions in IRC, Line Honors, and the Flyer Class. Despite being the fifth slower boat in the fleet, Translated 9 now leads in IRC, potentially competing for Line Honors, and maintains 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 at one point. The crew's dedication and teamwork, evident in their collective efforts, significantly contributed to the resounding success of Translated 9 in this Leg. From the third Leg, Marco Trombetti is continuing the challenge with the co-skipper Simon Curwen, demonstrating unwavering determination and seamanship.

In a remarkable display of resilience and innovation, the Translated 9 team has overcome significant adversity after a forced withdrawal in the Falkland Islands due to two hull breaches caused by storms encountered near Cape Horn and is now back in the race, fully prepared and eager to tackle Leg 4 of the Ocean Globe Race with the ambition to win it. Marco Trombetti, has 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, our sailboat Translated 9 had 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. All the crew members are now safe, and our shore team is providing the required support.

This incident forced the boat to withdraw from the Leg. However, the crew is determined to repair and relaunch Translated 9 to complete the regatta, demonstrating the commitment and resilience that has defined us from the start. With safety top of mind, we want to get this boat to the finish line and complete what we started, no matter how, and no matter when.

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Translated 9 in San Francisco

We are inviting our friends to experience what sailing around the world is. 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 chance to tune in and absorb the insights of sailing icon Paul Cayard. Link Stay connected as he guides you through exciting race updates.