We just saw ’Women & the Wind’ and we urge you to watch it! Three women ignite the flames of curiosity and adventure which lay dormant within so many of us, by deepening our understanding of the synergy between nature and humanity—and by doing so radically, through a voyage across the North Atlantic.

After over a year of rebuilding their 50-year-old wooden catamaran, Mara Noka , Captain Kiana Weltzien , First Mate Lærke Heilmann , and Camerawoman Alizé Jireh set sail from North Carolina with their compass pointing east. What began as a mission to document plastic pollution quickly evolved into a powerful journey of survival and connection. The 30-day Atlantic crossing brought them through intense storms with 10-20 ft seas and torn sails, followed by moments of reflection and oneness. Approaching the enchanting island of Flores in the Azores proved difficult, as none of the women wanted to let go of the special bond they had created between themselves, each other, and the ocean.

Ultimately, the film is an incomparable visual experience intended to evoke a desire in the viewer to follow their gut, adventure throughout this world, and become more conscious of our impact on the life-force of the planet, the Ocean. During their journey, they recorded every piece of floating debris encountered, observing plastic drift past every single day.

The trans-Atlantic voyage was captured through the eyes and lens of filmmaker Alizé Jireh. Throughout 30 days of calms, storms, setbacks, and unimaginable scenery, Alizé’s camera kept rolling. The aesthetic of the film will provoke a deep emotional reaction, as the viewer is presented with the intensity of the voyage, and the ocean.