Djemila Tassin, (27) is a mixed Spanish and Belgian young sailor from La Palma (Canary islands). One of the 2 Spanish women currently training for the Mini Transat 2023 and youngest Spanish participating a second time in the history of this unique solo race.
Sailor, oceanographer and passionate traveler, Djemila is fluent in Spanish, French and English.
Djemila was born in the westernmost island of the Canary Islands, La Palma. A place where the trade winds blow all year round towards the warm Caribbean waters. Since she was very young, her biggest dream was to sail across the blue horizon in the direction of the setting sun, straight into the Caribbean beaches. After some dinghy classes and summer sailing camps, Djemila crossed the Atlantic for the first time when she was 18 years old, doing “boat-hitchhiking”. Sailing from Las Palmas to Brazil via Cape Verde, it was a life-changing experience. Some years later, she decided she wanted do it again but SOLO sailing this time!
After a degree in oceanography, and many travels around the world, Djemila moved to Barcelona to train and successfully completed the Mini Transat 2021.
Finishing leg 2
Finishing Leg 1
A word from Djemila
“A life of adventures, a profound love for the unknown, a passion for the wild. This race is a call to your inner voice saying dare to do it. For me it’s crossing the Atlantic solo sailing, but what is it for you? Your deepest dream of adventure and experience ? Embrace the world and dare to exit your safety zone, as for me this is what thrives me, what’s makes me feel alive. Find your own ocean crossing and feel the vibe of doing what reveals your soul. This is the message I wish you’ll find behind the story of my Transatlantic solo sailing.”