THE OCEAN
SPIRIT TEAM
EACH MEMBER BRINGS THEIR OWN SPECIAL TALENT, THAT MAKES "THE OCEAN SPIRIT" A TRULY UNIQUE TEAM.
OUR MOTIVATION
We are looking forward to this unique experience as a team. We are ready to live our best and worst moments together and make it a memorable experience. We will have to step our of our comfort zones and confront the natural elements.
OUR TEAM
One Vision, One Goal and One Team: the foundation for the Atlantic crossing is our Family, our team. Long-lasting and deep Friendships are the pillars for our Team Motto:
"ONE OCEAN – ONE SPIRIT – ONE FAMILY"
represents:
adventure, open-mindedness & inspiration
TATIANA
Tatiana – our Powerwoman and captain – participated in the Atlantic Challenge in 2019. She has proven her strength and determination as Vice-World Champion in Hang gliding. An accomplished athlete, Tatiana excels in kitesurfing, running, climbing, biking, kayaking, rowing, and diving. She grew up in Basel and now lives in Zurich where she works as an educator in Eglisau. Her experience in coaching and communication will be of great help throughout this project.
THE MASTER SPIRIT
represents:
impassibility, ambition & humor
SELINA
Selina always needs action. She always felt at ease in athletics and won multiple swiss and 1 european medal. Lookin for other challenges, she participated in steeple racing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and various other sports. Action and adventure make Selina a true and accomplished athlete. She perfectly manages her family (married with 2 kids) & professional life as well as sports. Our team appreciates her multi-tasking skills.
THE ACTION SPIRIT
CLAUDIO
represents:
realistic optimist, challenges & party
Claudio is a realistic optimist who genetically loves challenges. He has been passionate about sports and pasta since his early age; from competitive gymnastics and handball, he moved into endurance sports (i.e running and triathlon). He is a sub-3-hour, 24-time marathon finisher who fell in love with rowing when he moved to Zurich.
Thanks to his many years living abroad in Rome, Texas, Taiwan, Singapore, London, Germany and Paris, he values openmindedness and cultural curiosity.
Although sports is a big part of Claudio’s life, most of the hours in his day are dedicated to another passion of his; strategy, M&A and the inspiring team that helps him deliver great projects.
THE PARTY SPIRIT
represents:
Power, Spontaneity, Cheerfulness, and Harmony
LEVIN
Levin, the youngest team member, is a talented athlete. In Kindergarden, he discovered his talent for rock climbing. As a member of the elite and national climbing squad, he has gone on to win multiple national and European championships. He is in his element regardless of whether he is in the mountains snowboarding or climbing, or on the sea as a Kite instructor.
He is a certified carpenter, works for the Schloss Regensberg foundation, and is currently studying at the Zurich University of Applied Science where he will become a certified social worker. His peaceful and cheerful nature, paired with lightheartedness and humor makes him a pearl for every community
THE STRONG SPIRIT
NAUTICAL AND MEDICAL
COACH
represents:
nautical knowledge, health and serenity
KARIN
Karin has a true passion for sailing. An accomplished dermatologist in Zurich, in her spare, she takes the opportunity to go sailing. Her experience and qualifications as a skipper will help us develop our knowledge of the open-water.