Translated 9 is embarking 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 new venture aims 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.

Translated 9 made its mark in the Pacific Cup. The Swan 65, skippered by the legendary Paul Cayard, arrived 1st in the PHRF 4 class, 2nd in the PHRF class with 51 teams competing, and 4th in the overall ranking among 64 yachts racing in the renowned regatta from San Francisco to Hawaii. Sailing 2,223 nautical miles and finishing in 10 days, 3 hours, 45 minutes, and 38 seconds, Translated 9 crossed the finish line in Kaneohe on Saturday, July 27th, at 12:45 pm.

“Sailing to Hawaii is one of the most beautiful experiences in the sport of sailing, and the Pacific Cup is a great race” says Paul Cayard. "Some of our crew have raced the Pacific Cup previously, four team members sailed various legs of the Ocean Globe Race, and for some, the Pacific Cup will be their first ocean racing experience. We’ve spent enough time together to feel comfortable, and I think we’ll have a fantastic experience. We’re very blessed that Marco and Isabelle want to keep the Translated sailing project going by racing in the Pacific Cup.”

The crew for this race is led by legendary skipper Paul Cayard. It includes 10 other members, some of whom come from the tech and localization industries: Teresa Marshall, a localization industry representative and Ocean Globe Race veteran; Jitendra Kavathekar, Alex Dailey, and Jason Chan, top managers from the Bay Area; Baptiste Gillot Devillers, Ocean Globe Race veteran; Lana Coomes, winner of the Ocean Globe Race aboard Maiden; Kelly Gregory and Patrick Haesloop, artists and architects; Danny Cayard; and Translated 9's US captain, Jonathan Hammond.